HESI A2 Study Guide: Comprehensive Prep for Your Nursing Exam

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major function?

A. Simple squamous epithelium �" secretion or absorption B. Stratified squamous epithelium �" changes shape when stretched C. Stratified squamous epithelium �" diffusion D. Simple columnar epithelium �" secretion or absorption

Question 2 of 5

What is the most abundant type of cell in the epidermis?

A. Osteocytes. B. Chondroblasts. C. Keratinocytes. D. Melanocytes.

Question 3 of 5

Why are the hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach unable to digest the stomach itself?

A. The digestive enzymes in the stomach are too weak. B. Rugae lining of the stomach Is too tough to be attacked by digestive enzymes. C. Stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus. D. Stomach wall is composed of substances other than protein.

Question 4 of 5

A client has a large pituitary tumor. The nurse knows that this tumor exists in which part of the body?

A. Neck B. Head. C. Abdomen. D. Trunk.

Question 5 of 5

What force primarily drives filtration in the kidneys?

A. osmosis B. smooth muscle contraction C. peristalsis D. blood pressure

HESI A2 Version 1 Anatomy and Physiology

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