HESI Practice test Questions And Answers

Within liver cells, glycogen can be decomposed to yield glucose. For this process to occur, which substance must also be present? - Answer- glucagon and epinephrine At which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? - Answer- Prophase 1 Which cellular process results in the formation of sugar from carbon dioxide? - Answer- Calvin cycle What is the name for the small, tail-like projection from the cellular membrane that is used for locomotion? - Answer- Flagella Which word refers to the lowest region of the spinal cord? - Answer- Lumbar The Phalynx is a(n) - Answer- bone The dermis is classified s a(n) - Answer- organ Upper motor neurons originate in which area of the body? - Answer- Motor area of the cerebral hemispheres Where are the pressoreceptors and chemoreceptors (specialized sensory nerves that assist with the regulation of circulation and respiration) located? - Answer- Carotid Body Where are the baroreceptors located? - Answer- Aorta Which sturcture is an example of a long bone? - Answer- metatarsal Which structure is divided into four lobes? - Answer- liver Eye movement and papillary reflexes originate in which part of the central nervous system? - Answer- Midbrain Which vessel transports blood from the lung to the heart? - Answer- Pulmonary vein What does the word 'pulmonary' mean? - Answer- lungs Venous refers to which part of the body system? - Answer- Circulation What is the primary sympathetic neurohormone? - Answer- norepinephrine An improper balance between calcium and which substance can adversely affect the growth of healthy bone tissue? - Answer- phosphorus