Health Educational Systems HESI Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Health Educational Systems HESI Online Questions & Answers

• Question 471:

  The structure that moves nerve impulses away from the cell body is called the ____.

  A. synapse
  B. dendrite
  C. axon
  D. myelin sheath
  C. axon

• Question 472:

  Between which two molecules is a phosphodiesterase bond?

  A. Two sugars
  B. Two amino acids
  C. Two ammonium molecules
  D. PO4 and another molecule
  D. PO4 and another molecule

• Question 473:

  

  The author suggests that persistent passivity and imperturbability may be a direct result of which of the following?

  A. Drug-induced stimulation of the amygdala.
  B. A stroke that resulted in severe tissue damage in the limbic system.
  C. Encephalitis as a result of head trauma.
  D. Activation of a strategically implanted electrode in a patient's amygdala.
  B. A stroke that resulted in severe tissue damage in the limbic system.

• Question 474:

  Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  A. He could accept anything from her, accept a lie.
  B. He could except anything from her, accept a lie.
  C. He could accept anything from her, except a lie.
  D. He could except anything from her, except a lie.
  C. He could accept anything from her, except a lie.

• Question 475:

  Which substance in the teeth continues to form throughout life and supports the enamel?

  A. cementum
  B. dentin
  C. gum
  D. pulp
  B. dentin

• Question 476:

  Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.

  The patient was ________ to aspiration, and that's why they made sure he was sitting upright for dinner.

  A. weakened
  B. suspected
  C. predisposed
  D. easy
  C. predisposed

• Question 477:

  The neuron is composed of a/n ________, which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body.

  A. dendrite, axon
  B. axon, dendrite
  C. filament, axon
  D. axon, filament
  A. dendrite, axon

• Question 478:

  Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  A. They're concern is that their may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party.
  B. Their concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party.
  C. Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they're expecting at the cocktail party.
  D. There concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone their expecting at the cocktail party.
  C. Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they're expecting at the cocktail party.

• Question 479:

  Where is fat stored within the skeletal system?

  A. red bone marrow
  B. yellow bone marrow
  C. compact bone
  D. spongy marrow
  B. yellow bone marrow

• Question 480:

  What does -COOH symbolize?

  A. Hydroxyl group
  B. Carboxyl group
  C. Carbonyl group
  D. Amino group
  B. Carboxyl group