HESI A2 A&P V1

Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands?

They secrete chemicals into the blood

Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system & the urinary system?

Urethra

Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?

Ureter

Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule?

Lactic acid

When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse notes that she has unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a large amount of?

Carrot & squash

Which hand position describes Anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward forward?

Palms facing anterior

Which structure is a ball & socket joint?

Shoulder

Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes?

Ear

What are like cells grouped together called?

Tissue

The Pulse Point located behind the knee is Palpated over which artery ?

Popliteal

Ceruminous (Apocrine) glands secrete

Earwax

What type of synovial joint is the elbow?

Hinge

What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated / increased ?

Cardiac output

Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?

Oral cavity

Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a cell?

Cell membrane

Molecules where genetic in formation resides?

DNA

What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in nephrons when Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted?

H20 is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate

What is the Function of thrombocytes(Platelets)?

Blood clotting

Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side surface of lower extremity?

Vastus lateralis

Which structure is located on the sternum ?

Xiphoid process

The distal end of _____ and ____articulate with carpals?

Radius and ulna

What are finger prints made of?

Dermal papillae

What type of cancer can be determined by following the ABCD of cancer?

Melanoma

Which of the following location(s) would the urinary bladder & internal reproductive organ be found?

Pelvic region

What bones are formed first during intramembranous ossification?

Flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and the clavicles

Sebaceous gland function?

Secretes oil

HCL is a chemical in the stomach, why is it not absorbed or cause harm to the stomach?

Mucus lining protects it

Which chamber has Thickest layer in the heart?

Left ventricle

Which structure helps expelling waste in white blood cells?

Vacuole

Where does erythropoiesis occurs in infants?

bone marrow