HESI A&P Test 4

The anterior lobe of pituitary glands is called which of the following?

• Adenohypophysis

• Neurohypophysis

• Infundibulum

• Adenosine monophosphate

Adenohypophysis

The hormone __________ assists estrogen in stimulating the formation of the endometrium.

• luteinizing hormone

• progesterone

• oxytocin

• testosterone

progesterone

Listening to music stimulates which of the following organs?

• Saccule

• Utricle

• Semicircular canals

• Cochlea

Cochlea

If the femoral artery was cut, which of the following blood vessels would not receive blood as a result?

• Thoracic artery

• Popliteal artery

• Iliac artery

• Brachial artery

Popliteal artery

Which of the following makes up the largest component of whole blood?

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

Plasma

Which of the following structures functions in directing sound waves into the ear?

• Eardrum

• External auditory canal

• Auricle

• Modiolus

Auricle

Which system coordinates and regulates processes within the body through the use of hormones?

• Endocrine system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Muscular system

Endocrine system

Which blood vessel delivers blood directly into the right atrium?

• Aorta

• Brachial artery

• Vena cava

• Coronary artery

Vena cava

Which of the following gets absorbed directly into the blood?

• Minerals

• Fats

• Amino acids

• Vitamins

Amino acids

The diaphragm is _________ to the lungs.

• Anterior

• Superior

• Posterior

• Inferior

Inferior

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?

• Dermis

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum germinativum

Stratum corneum

What form of tissue provides support and structure for the organs?

• Connective

• Muscle

• Epithelial

• Nervous

Connective

Which of the following features of veins results in the venous system operating at lower pressures than the arterial side?

• Veins have thinner, more compliant vessel walls than arteries.

• Veins have thicker, less compliant vessel walls than arteries.

• Veins carry oxygen-deficient blood.

• Veins have valves.

Veins have thinner, more compliant vessel walls than arteries.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of transport of filtrate from the nephrons to the renal pelvis?

• Distal Convoluted Tubule – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Collecting Duct – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis

• Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Collecting Duct – Renal Pelvis

• Collecting Duct – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis

• Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Collecting Duct – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis

Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Collecting Duct – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis

What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus?

• Regulating body temperature

• Regulating heart rate and blood pressure

• Regulating calcium levels in the blood

• Regulating blood sugar levels

Regulating body temperature

The components found in blood that carry out blood clotting are:

• neutrophils

• thrombocytes

• leukotrienes

• leukocytes

thrombocytes

Which of the following about the hyoid bone is correct?

• It is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone.

• It is one of the three bones that comprise the bones of the ear, called ossicles.

• It is formed via intramembranous ossification.

• It is located on the dorsal side of the body.

It is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone.

Which glands release an oily secretion through the hair follicles that lubricates the skin and prevents drying?

• Apocrine glands

• Ceruminous glands

• Sebaceous glands

• Eccrine glands

Sebaceous glands

Which of the following terms describes the process of forming new red blood cells?

• Erythropoiesis

• Hematopoiesis

• Thrombopoiesis

• Autopoiesis

Erythropoiesis

Which of the following salivary glands primarily contributes to the production and secretion of saliva?

• Sublingual glands

• Submandibular glands

• Parotid glands

• Lingual glands

Submandibular glands

The pharynx is a conduit for air and food. It is divided into three segments which contain lymphoid structures that play significant roles in protection and defense. Which segment of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils?

• Oropharynx

• Laryngopharynx

• Hypopharynx

• Nasopharynx

Nasopharynx

Which structure in the epidermis is responsible for cooling the body to maintain temperature homeostasis?

• Eccrine galnds

• Ceruminous glands

• Sebaceous glands

• None of these

Eccrine galnds

In which part of the body would you find aqueous humor?

• Between the lens and cornea in the eye

• Throughout the lymphatic system

• In the cavities of synovial joints

• Within the mediastinum

Between the lens and cornea in the eye

Which structure lies between the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

• Mediastinum

• Sternum

• Diaphragm

• Lungs

Diaphragm

A tissue sample studied under a microscope exhibits the following characteristics: an extracellular matrix providing rigidity to the tissue, and the presence of lacunae. Which type of tissue is this?

• Adipose

• Bone

• Epithelial

• Nervous

Bone