HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Anatomy and Physiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
To where are all the nutrients that enter the hepatic portal vein routed for decontamination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When nutrients are absorbed from the digestive tract, they enter the hepatic portal vein and are transported directly to the liver. The liver acts as a filter, processing and detoxifying these nutrients before they are further distributed to the rest of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is the liver, which plays a crucial role in detoxifying substances that enter the body through the digestive system.
Question 2 of 5
Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breasts during lactation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolactin is the hormone responsible for stimulating milk production in the breasts during lactation. It is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in the initiation and maintenance of lactation. While norepinephrine, antidiuretic hormone, and oxytocin have roles in various physiological processes, they do not directly stimulate milk production. Therefore, the correct answer is prolactin.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are tropic hormones? (Select one that doesn't apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tropic hormones are hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to release their hormones. Antidiuretic hormone (C) is not a tropic hormone; it acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance. Somatotropin (A), follicle-stimulating hormone (B), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (D) are all tropic hormones that stimulate the release of hormones from other glands.
Question 4 of 5
Which structure of the nervous system carries action potential in the direction of a synapse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: axon. The axon is a long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body towards other neurons or target cells, such as muscles or glands, including towards a synapse. The cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles but does not carry action potentials. While a neuron is the overall structural and functional unit of the nervous system, the axon is specifically responsible for transmitting action potentials.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the healthiest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered the healthiest type of cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease. HDL acts as a scavenger, carrying cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver where it can be processed and eliminated from the body. Having high levels of HDL cholesterol is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.