HESI Anatomy & Physiology practice
Exam
The engulfing of large particles into the cell is referred to as ____________? - Answer
Phagocytosis
The engulfing of large amounts of fluids into the cell is referred to as __________? -
Answer Pinocytosis
The release of prolactin during breastfeeding is an example of __________________? -
Answer Positive feedback
What type of joint is present in the elbow? - Answer Hinge joint.
Which is a bodily reaction to the fight or flight response? - Answer The fight or flight
response as part of the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the
body against an adverse stimulus. Pupils dilating is an example.
Which sequence outlines the correct flow of blood through the heart? - Answer Blood
enters the heart on the right side, collecting in the right atrium. After moving through the
right ventricle, blood leaves the heart through the pulmonary artery to travel to the lungs
to release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen. The blood returns to the left side of the
heart, through the pulmonary vein, going to the left atrium, then through the mitral valve
to the left ventricle. Lastly, the blood leaves the heart through the aorta.
During exhalation, the diaphragm does which of the following? - Answer Relaxes and
lifts.
During inhalation, the diaphragm does which of the following? - Answer Contracting and
lowering to allow for more volume in the lungs for air to enter.
The limbic system of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Emotion, behavior and motivation.
The motor cortex of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Motor movement is a function of the motor cortex.
Broca's area part of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Speech production is housed in Broca's area.
Which muscle is responsible for the adduction of the shoulder? - Answer The latissimus
dorsi is the muscle responsible for the adduction of the shoulder. The biceps brachii is
responsible for elbow flexion, whereas the triceps helps with elbow extension. The
trapezius is an upper back muscle that helps with supporting and moving the shoulder
blade.
Exam
The engulfing of large particles into the cell is referred to as ____________? - Answer
Phagocytosis
The engulfing of large amounts of fluids into the cell is referred to as __________? -
Answer Pinocytosis
The release of prolactin during breastfeeding is an example of __________________? -
Answer Positive feedback
What type of joint is present in the elbow? - Answer Hinge joint.
Which is a bodily reaction to the fight or flight response? - Answer The fight or flight
response as part of the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the
body against an adverse stimulus. Pupils dilating is an example.
Which sequence outlines the correct flow of blood through the heart? - Answer Blood
enters the heart on the right side, collecting in the right atrium. After moving through the
right ventricle, blood leaves the heart through the pulmonary artery to travel to the lungs
to release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen. The blood returns to the left side of the
heart, through the pulmonary vein, going to the left atrium, then through the mitral valve
to the left ventricle. Lastly, the blood leaves the heart through the aorta.
During exhalation, the diaphragm does which of the following? - Answer Relaxes and
lifts.
During inhalation, the diaphragm does which of the following? - Answer Contracting and
lowering to allow for more volume in the lungs for air to enter.
The limbic system of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Emotion, behavior and motivation.
The motor cortex of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Motor movement is a function of the motor cortex.
Broca's area part of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? -
Answer Speech production is housed in Broca's area.
Which muscle is responsible for the adduction of the shoulder? - Answer The latissimus
dorsi is the muscle responsible for the adduction of the shoulder. The biceps brachii is
responsible for elbow flexion, whereas the triceps helps with elbow extension. The
trapezius is an upper back muscle that helps with supporting and moving the shoulder
blade.
