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HESI Anatomy & Physiology practice test questions and answers. Rated A+

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HESI Anatomy & Physiology practice test questions and answers. Rated A+ The engulfing of large particles into the cell is referred to as ____________? - Phagocytosis The engulfing of large amounts... of fluids into the cell is referred to as __________? - Pinocytosis The release of prolactin during breastfeeding is an example of __________________? - Positive feedback What type of joint is present in the elbow? - Hinge joint. Which is a bodily reaction to the fight or flight response? - 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? - 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? - Relaxes and lifts. During inhalation, the diaphragm does which of the following? - 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 ___________? - Emotion, behavior and motivation. The motor cortex of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? - Motor movement is a function of the motor cortex. Broca's area part of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________? - Speech production is housed in Broca's area. Which muscle is responsible for the adduction of the shoulder? - 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. Which two bones make up the structure of the lower leg? - Bone structures located in the lower leg are the tibia and fibula. This enzyme begins the process of carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. - Amylase, the saliva begins to break down carbohydrates using salivary amylase. This enzyme begins the process digestion in the stomach. - Lipase is important for the digestion of fats and this occurs in the duodenum of the small intestine. This enzyme breaks down proteins begins in the stomach. - Proteases break down proteins and this process begins in the stomach. This enzyme breaks down nucleic acids. - Nucleases breakdown nucleic acids [Show More]

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