HESI A And P

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1.

Within liver cells, glycogen can be decomposed to yield glucose. For this process to occur, which substances must also be present?
- A.
  
  Growth hormone and glucagon
- B.
  
  Insulin and corticosteroids
- C.
  
  Corticosteriods and epinephrine (adrenaline)
- D.
  
  Glucagon and epinephrine (adrenaline)
2.

At which phase of meiosis does corssing over occur?
- A.
  
  Prophase I
- B.
  
  Prophase II
- C.
  
  Metaphase I
- D.
  
  Metaphase II
3.

The phalanx is a(n)...
- A.
  
  Bone
- B.
  
  Joint
- C.
  
  Opening
- D.
  
  Inflammation
4.

What is the name for the small, tail-like projection from the cellular membrane that is used for locomotion?
- A.
  
  Protein
- B.
  
  Basal body
- C.
  
  Flagella
- D.
  
  Actin
5.

The dermis is classified as a(n)>
- A.
  
  Cell
- B.
  
  Tissue
- C.
  
  Organ
- D.
  
  System
6.

Which vessel transports blood from the lung to the heart?
- A.
  
  Aorta
- B.
  
  Pulmonary Artery
- C.
  
  Pulmonary Vein
- D.
  
  Vena Cava
7.

What is the primary sympathetic neurohormone?
- A.
  
  Acetylcholine
- B.
  
  Epinephrine
- C.
  
  Norepinephrine
- D.
  
  Dopamine
8.

The function of the pulmonary veins is to carry..
- A.
  
  Unoxygenated blood to the lungs
- B.
  
  Oxygenated blood to the left atrium
- C.
  
  Unoxygenated blood to the pulmonary artery
- D.
  
  Oxygenated blood to the left ventricle
9.

What is the expected pH of the stomach?
- A.
  
  4.00 to 4.90
- B.
  
  3.00 to 3.90
- C.
  
  2.00 to 2.90
- D.
  
  .90 to 1.50
10.

What mineral is responsible for muscle contraction?
- A.
  
  Chloride
- B.
  
  Sodium
- C.
  
  Calcium
- D.
  
  Magnesium
11.

Bile is secreted into which organ?
- A.
  
  Small Intestine
- B.
  
  Liver
- C.
  
  Large Intestine
- D.
  
  Stomach
12.

What does parathyroid hormone regulate?
- A.
  
  Magnesium
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Calcitonin
- D.
  
  Glucocorticoids
13.

What is the function of aldosterone?
- A.
  
  Converts proinsulin to insulin
- B.
  
  Conserves sodium in the body
- C.
  
  Protects against stress
- D.
  
  Affects heat production
14.

Which nerve is respinsible for regulating the amount of light entering the eye?
- A.
  
  Optic Nerve
- B.
  
  Trochlear Nerve
- C.
  
  Abducens
- D.
  
  Oculomotor Nerve
15.

What is the function of the baroreceptors?
- A.
  
  Increase urine excretion
- B.
  
  Increase rate of breathing
- C.
  
  Decrease heart rate
- D.
  
  Increase feelings of pain