Health Educational Systems Health Educational Systems Certifications HESI Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  Anatomical position shows the body in a(n) ______ position.

  A. lateral

  B. superior

  C. anterior

  D. posterior

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 312:

  Vitamin K is created in the:

  A. Liver.

  B. Lungs.

  C. Intestinal tract.

  D. Pancreas.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 313:

  The largest organ in the body is the _____.

  A. Skin.

  B. GI tract.

  C. Femur.

  D. Stomach.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 314:

  A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a:

  A. biologist.

  B. doctor.

  C. anatomist.

  D. histologist.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 315:

  What is Erythropoiesis?

  A. Red blood cell formation

  B. White blood cell formation

  C. The destruction of red blood cells.

  D. The destruction of white blood cells.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 316:

  In which part of the body is keratin NOT found?

  A. Hair

  B. Skin

  C. Nails

  D. Teeth

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 317:

  What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells?

  A. Sarcomeres are muscle cells.

  B. Sarcomeres contain muscle cells.

  C. Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.

  D. Muscle cells contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of myofibrils.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 318:

  A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need which of the following?

  A. An arm sling

  B. A cane or crutches

  C. Insulin

  D. A neck brace

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 319:

  Muscles produce contraction due to the sliding action of:

  A. filaments.

  B. sarcomeres.

  C. flexors.

  D. neurons.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 320:

  The medulla oblongata has what primary responsibility?

  A. Balance.

  B. Intellect.

  C. Vital functions.

  D. Sensory input.

  Correct Answer: C