hesi 25 questions anatomy

Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder?

Ureter

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

Nephron

The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and ____________.

The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to the next is called a

Synapse

Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses?

Long bone

Which of the following is not found in the vertebral column?

Vomer

Which of the following correctly describes the function of luteinizing hormone?

It stimulates the production of testosterone in males

Which of the following statements is incorrect about estrogen?

It stimulates ovulation

Which of the following is a function of a neutrophil?

Phagocytosis of bacteria

Which of the following structure-function is incorrectly paired?

Yellow bone marrow—Production of platelets

The bolus is formed in which part of the digestive system?

Oral cavity

Which of the following correctly describes chyme?

Partially digested food mixed with gastric juice

What is the function of the small intestine?

Absorption of nutrients

The pectoralis major pulls the arm towards the midline. This movement is called

Adduction

What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction?

Calcium binds to troponin and leads to the uncovering of the active site of actin

Which structure in the eye is responsible for color vision?

Cones

Which structure controls the activity of the endocrine system?

Hypothalamus

Which plane divides the body into left and right sides?

Sagittal

The left atrium receives blood from the

Pulmonary vein

Which tissue has multinucleated striated cylindrical fibers and moves the body under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle

Which is the most abundant nervous tissue?

Neuroglia

What does the EKG do?

Records electrical activity of the heart

Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its hormone?

Pancreas-Glucagon

The tibia is  _______ to the femur.

Distal

Where does erythropoiesis take place?

Red bone marrow