HESI STUDY GUIDE
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1. 4 steps of bone ossification Hematoma formation, Callus 15. Does not require energy Passive transport
formation, Ossification, Bone (ATP)
remodeling
16. Dorsiflexion plantar flexion Foot
2. 4 steps to mend a broken hematoma are types of joint movement
bone? callus formation that are associated with which
ossification part of the body?
bone remodeling
17. genetic code carried on dna
3. Anaerobic respiration can Lactic acid macromolecules?
lead to a burning sensation
18. HCL is a chemical in the mucus linning protects it
caused by with molecule?
stomach, why is not absorbed
4. Aqueous humor is watery Eye or cause harm to the stomach?
fluid in which part of the
19. Ligaments provide which bone to bone
body?
connection?
5. As part of the negative Osteoclasts
20. The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes ear
feedback system, which
are located in which part of
type of cell is stimulated to
the body?
resorb bone matrix in
response to a decrease in 21. The mediastinum is located thoracic
calcium in the blood? within which cavity?
6. Blood that has supplied Coronary sinus 22. The mitral valve is located Left ventricle & left atrium
nutrients & Oxygen to heart between which two structures
muscle returns to right 23. molecules where genetic dna
atrium via information resides?
7. the bones of the skull are axial skeleton 24. The most abundant tissue is? Connective tissue
known as the..
25. name the type of white blood neutrophils.
8. Cellular contact is important Wound healing cells lymphocytes.
for? eosinophils.
9. Ceruminous (Apocrine) ear wax monocytes.
glands secrete basophils.
10. Characteristic of viral herpes Skin eruption 26. The occipital region is located head/skull
in which part of the body??
11. Diet is important because Calcium & Phosphorus
bone are storage places 27. Organization of the body Organelle, cells, tissue,
for? organs, organ systems,
organisms, populations,
12. The distal convoluted tubule Reabsorbing calcium,
communities, exosystem,
is controlled by sodium, and chloride and
and biosphere
regulates the pH of urine by
secreting protons and 28. The orthopedic surgeon Epiphysis
absorbing bicarbonate, informs you that you have
Works with hormone broken the distal region of
Aldosterone the humerus. What area is he
describing
13. the distal end of and radius and ulna
articulate with carpals? 29. An overproduction of External ear & canals
cerumen (earwax) can
14. DNA replication A,G,C,T
accumulate in which area?
A and T will always pair to
together and G and C will 30. Part of the brain attaches to medulla oblongata
always pair together. spinal cord?
a-t, g-c
,31. Passive movement of MOLECULES or diffusion 49. what is the response of cells in collecting water is
PARTICLES along a concentration tubules in nephrons when antidiuretic reabsorbed
gradient, (high to low concentration.) hormone (adh) is secreted? from
urinary
32. A person who has damage to their Arm
filtrate
ulnar nerve will have decreases
sensation in 50. what occurs when the sympathetic nervous cardiac
system is stimulated/increased? output
33. The pulse point located behind the Popliteal
increases
knee is palpated over which artery?
51. what structure conducts urine from the ureter
34. Requires energy (ATP) from cell Active transport
kidney to the urinary bladder?
requires
52. what structure helps expelling waste WBC? lysosomes
35. RNA replication A,U,G,C
T codon is 53. what type of cancer can be determine by melanoma
replaced with a U following the abcd of cancer?
g-c, a-u
54. What type of synovial joint is the elbow? hinge
36. sebaceous glands function? secrete oil
55. when a boxer gets hit and has a deviated vomer -in
(sebum)
septum the nose
37. A sprain occurs when there is a tear in Ligament
56. When assessing a female client who carrot and
which structures?
describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse squash.
38. Sweat on the skin's surface cool's the evaporation notes that she has an unusual skin color. The
body through which process? nurse should ask the client if she has eaten
large amount of:
39. Vastus lateralis extends Extends &
stabilizes the knee 57. When water molecules move across the cell osmosis
membrane from high to low concentration,
40. what are finger prints made of? dermal papillae
this process is called
(dactyloscopy)
58. Where does digestion begin in the digestive oral cavity
41. What are like cells grouped together tissue
system?
called?
59. where does erythropoiesis occur in babies bone
42. What are the glands of the skin that eccrine
after birth? marrow
produce a thin, watery secretion
60. Where does fertilization occur? Fallopian
43. what bones are formed first during flat bones of face
tubes
intramembraneous officiation? and cranial
61. Which anatomical structure houses the ear
44. What cellular process helps to move cilia
malleus, incus, and stapes?
debris and mucous through the lining
of tubules 62. Which bone dose not articulate with any Hyoid
other bone?
45. What epidermal derivative is involved Eccrine gland
in temperature homeostasis? (Merocrine / 63. which chamber has the thickest layer in the left
sweat gland) heart? ventricle
46. What internal structure of the ear is Cochlea 64. Which gland is commonly known as the Pituitary
concerned with hearing? "Master Gland"? Gland
47. What is the effect of Serotonin, a Involved with 65. Which hand position describes an anatomical Palms of
neurotransmitter? mood, anxiety, position of a person who is standing erect the hand
sleep, happiness, with feet forward? facing
appetite anterior
48. what is the function of thrombocytes blood clotting 66. which is a hollow organ and part of the gallbladder
((Platelets))? digestive system?
, 67. Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower Vastus lateralis
extremity?
68. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? Pharynx
69. which of the following location would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organ pelvic region
be found?
70. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? They secrete chemicals into the
blood
71. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? Urethra
72. Which organ system is responsible for regulating muscle growth endocrine
73. Which part of the brain is involved in auditory functioning? Temporal lobe
74. Which statement are true about bone? Osteoblast (buildup of bone),
Epiphyseal (end of bone) ,
Diaphysis (shaft of bone)
75. Which structure carries Oxygen to the cells? Hemoglobin
76. Which structure is a ball and socket joint? shoulder
77. which structure is located on the sternum? xiphoid process
78. Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? The cell membrane
79. Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs? Pulmonary vein
Practice Questions & Study Materials
Compiled from the six PDFs provided
Sections Included
1. A&P
2. Vocabulary
3. Math
4. Grammar
5. Grammar & Vocabulary Practice
6. Vocabulary Practice
Source content is preserved from the uploaded materials.
This compilation does not independently verify or correct answers in the source files.
, A&P
Study online at quizlet.com/_8ayqdq
1. 4 steps of bone ossification Hematoma formation, Callus 15. Does not require energy Passive transport
formation, Ossification, Bone (ATP)
remodeling
16. Dorsiflexion plantar flexion Foot
2. 4 steps to mend a broken hematoma are types of joint movement
bone? callus formation that are associated with which
ossification part of the body?
bone remodeling
17. genetic code carried on dna
3. Anaerobic respiration can Lactic acid macromolecules?
lead to a burning sensation
18. HCL is a chemical in the mucus linning protects it
caused by with molecule?
stomach, why is not absorbed
4. Aqueous humor is watery Eye or cause harm to the stomach?
fluid in which part of the
19. Ligaments provide which bone to bone
body?
connection?
5. As part of the negative Osteoclasts
20. The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes ear
feedback system, which
are located in which part of
type of cell is stimulated to
the body?
resorb bone matrix in
response to a decrease in 21. The mediastinum is located thoracic
calcium in the blood? within which cavity?
6. Blood that has supplied Coronary sinus 22. The mitral valve is located Left ventricle & left atrium
nutrients & Oxygen to heart between which two structures
muscle returns to right 23. molecules where genetic dna
atrium via information resides?
7. the bones of the skull are axial skeleton 24. The most abundant tissue is? Connective tissue
known as the..
25. name the type of white blood neutrophils.
8. Cellular contact is important Wound healing cells lymphocytes.
for? eosinophils.
9. Ceruminous (Apocrine) ear wax monocytes.
glands secrete basophils.
10. Characteristic of viral herpes Skin eruption 26. The occipital region is located head/skull
in which part of the body??
11. Diet is important because Calcium & Phosphorus
bone are storage places 27. Organization of the body Organelle, cells, tissue,
for? organs, organ systems,
organisms, populations,
12. The distal convoluted tubule Reabsorbing calcium,
communities, exosystem,
is controlled by sodium, and chloride and
and biosphere
regulates the pH of urine by
secreting protons and 28. The orthopedic surgeon Epiphysis
absorbing bicarbonate, informs you that you have
Works with hormone broken the distal region of
Aldosterone the humerus. What area is he
describing
13. the distal end of and radius and ulna
articulate with carpals? 29. An overproduction of External ear & canals
cerumen (earwax) can
14. DNA replication A,G,C,T
accumulate in which area?
A and T will always pair to
together and G and C will 30. Part of the brain attaches to medulla oblongata
always pair together. spinal cord?
a-t, g-c
,31. Passive movement of MOLECULES or diffusion 49. what is the response of cells in collecting water is
PARTICLES along a concentration tubules in nephrons when antidiuretic reabsorbed
gradient, (high to low concentration.) hormone (adh) is secreted? from
urinary
32. A person who has damage to their Arm
filtrate
ulnar nerve will have decreases
sensation in 50. what occurs when the sympathetic nervous cardiac
system is stimulated/increased? output
33. The pulse point located behind the Popliteal
increases
knee is palpated over which artery?
51. what structure conducts urine from the ureter
34. Requires energy (ATP) from cell Active transport
kidney to the urinary bladder?
requires
52. what structure helps expelling waste WBC? lysosomes
35. RNA replication A,U,G,C
T codon is 53. what type of cancer can be determine by melanoma
replaced with a U following the abcd of cancer?
g-c, a-u
54. What type of synovial joint is the elbow? hinge
36. sebaceous glands function? secrete oil
55. when a boxer gets hit and has a deviated vomer -in
(sebum)
septum the nose
37. A sprain occurs when there is a tear in Ligament
56. When assessing a female client who carrot and
which structures?
describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse squash.
38. Sweat on the skin's surface cool's the evaporation notes that she has an unusual skin color. The
body through which process? nurse should ask the client if she has eaten
large amount of:
39. Vastus lateralis extends Extends &
stabilizes the knee 57. When water molecules move across the cell osmosis
membrane from high to low concentration,
40. what are finger prints made of? dermal papillae
this process is called
(dactyloscopy)
58. Where does digestion begin in the digestive oral cavity
41. What are like cells grouped together tissue
system?
called?
59. where does erythropoiesis occur in babies bone
42. What are the glands of the skin that eccrine
after birth? marrow
produce a thin, watery secretion
60. Where does fertilization occur? Fallopian
43. what bones are formed first during flat bones of face
tubes
intramembraneous officiation? and cranial
61. Which anatomical structure houses the ear
44. What cellular process helps to move cilia
malleus, incus, and stapes?
debris and mucous through the lining
of tubules 62. Which bone dose not articulate with any Hyoid
other bone?
45. What epidermal derivative is involved Eccrine gland
in temperature homeostasis? (Merocrine / 63. which chamber has the thickest layer in the left
sweat gland) heart? ventricle
46. What internal structure of the ear is Cochlea 64. Which gland is commonly known as the Pituitary
concerned with hearing? "Master Gland"? Gland
47. What is the effect of Serotonin, a Involved with 65. Which hand position describes an anatomical Palms of
neurotransmitter? mood, anxiety, position of a person who is standing erect the hand
sleep, happiness, with feet forward? facing
appetite anterior
48. what is the function of thrombocytes blood clotting 66. which is a hollow organ and part of the gallbladder
((Platelets))? digestive system?
, 67. Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower Vastus lateralis
extremity?
68. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? Pharynx
69. which of the following location would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organ pelvic region
be found?
70. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? They secrete chemicals into the
blood
71. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? Urethra
72. Which organ system is responsible for regulating muscle growth endocrine
73. Which part of the brain is involved in auditory functioning? Temporal lobe
74. Which statement are true about bone? Osteoblast (buildup of bone),
Epiphyseal (end of bone) ,
Diaphysis (shaft of bone)
75. Which structure carries Oxygen to the cells? Hemoglobin
76. Which structure is a ball and socket joint? shoulder
77. which structure is located on the sternum? xiphoid process
78. Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? The cell membrane
79. Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs? Pulmonary vein
