Exam (2025 Update) – Complete Questions
and Verified Answers
Introduction:
This document contains the complete set of Advanced
Pathophysiology HESI Final Exam questions with verified correct
answers, updated for 2025. It covers essential topics such as cell
physiology, membrane transport mechanisms, cellular
communication, and metabolic processes. Students will find
detailed Q&A explanations for key systems relevant to HESI exam
preparation, including molecular biology, homeostasis, and cell
structure. Ideal for nursing and health science students preparing
for HESI Pathophysiology assessments.
Questions and Answers:
What occurs during exocytosis? -Answer:-Macromolecules can
be secreted across eukaryotic cell membranes.
Why is it possible for potassium to diffuse easily into and out of
cells? -Answer:-The resting plasma membrane is more permeable
to potassium.
, The cellular uptake of the nutrient cholesterol depends on which
process? -Answer:-Receptor-mediated endocytosis
What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential
to initiate an action potential? -Answer:-Sodium gates open, and
sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential
from negative to positive.
The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the
production of which cells? -Answer:-Connective tissue cells
The role of cytokines in cell reproduction is that they: -Answer:-
Provide growth factor for tissue growth and development.