HESI Practice test Questions And
Correct Answers
Within liver cells, glycogen can be decomposed to yield glucose. For this process to occur, which
substance must also be present? - CORRECT - ANSWERS glucagon and epinephrine
At which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Prophase 1
Which cellular process results in the formation of sugar from carbon dioxide? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
Calvin cycle
What is the name for the small, tail-like projection from the cellular membrane that is used for
locomotion? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Flagella
Which word refers to the lowest region of the spinal cord? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Lumbar
The Phalynx is a(n) - CORRECT - ANSWERS bone
The dermis is classified s a(n) - CORRECT - ANSWERS organ
Upper motor neurons originate in which area of the body? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Carotid Body
Where are the baroreceptors located? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Aorta
, Which sturcture is an example of a long bone? - CORRECT - ANSWERS metatarsal
Which structure is divided into four lobes? - CORRECT - ANSWERS liver
Eye movement and papillary reflexes originate in which part of the central nervous system? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Midbrain
Which vessel transports blood from the lung to the heart? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Pulmonary vein
What does the word 'pulmonary' mean? - CORRECT - ANSWERS lungs
Venous refers to which part of the body system? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Circulation
What is the primary sympathetic neurohormone? - CORRECT - ANSWERS norepinephrine
An improper balance between calcium and which substance can adversely affect the growth of healthy
bone tissue? - CORRECT - ANSWERS phosphorus
The function of the pulmonary veins is to carry ________________? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
oxygenated blood to the left atrium
What substance causes extreme dilation of arterioles and capillaries, stagnating blood flow within the
tissues and leading to profound shock? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Histamine
What is the expected pH of the stomach? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 0.90 to 1.50
What mineral is responsible for muscle contraction? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Calcium
Bile is secreted into which organ? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Small intestines
Correct Answers
Within liver cells, glycogen can be decomposed to yield glucose. For this process to occur, which
substance must also be present? - CORRECT - ANSWERS glucagon and epinephrine
At which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Prophase 1
Which cellular process results in the formation of sugar from carbon dioxide? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
Calvin cycle
What is the name for the small, tail-like projection from the cellular membrane that is used for
locomotion? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Flagella
Which word refers to the lowest region of the spinal cord? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Lumbar
The Phalynx is a(n) - CORRECT - ANSWERS bone
The dermis is classified s a(n) - CORRECT - ANSWERS organ
Upper motor neurons originate in which area of the body? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Carotid Body
Where are the baroreceptors located? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Aorta
, Which sturcture is an example of a long bone? - CORRECT - ANSWERS metatarsal
Which structure is divided into four lobes? - CORRECT - ANSWERS liver
Eye movement and papillary reflexes originate in which part of the central nervous system? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Midbrain
Which vessel transports blood from the lung to the heart? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Pulmonary vein
What does the word 'pulmonary' mean? - CORRECT - ANSWERS lungs
Venous refers to which part of the body system? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Circulation
What is the primary sympathetic neurohormone? - CORRECT - ANSWERS norepinephrine
An improper balance between calcium and which substance can adversely affect the growth of healthy
bone tissue? - CORRECT - ANSWERS phosphorus
The function of the pulmonary veins is to carry ________________? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
oxygenated blood to the left atrium
What substance causes extreme dilation of arterioles and capillaries, stagnating blood flow within the
tissues and leading to profound shock? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Histamine
What is the expected pH of the stomach? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 0.90 to 1.50
What mineral is responsible for muscle contraction? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Calcium
Bile is secreted into which organ? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Small intestines
