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Reading Comprehension HESI A2 Practice Test
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Question 1 of 36
What is the main idea of the passage about microbes?
A. Recent discoveries are revealing the critical role of microorganisms in maintaining a properly functioning immune system.
B. The human body is host to a staggering number of microorganisms.
C. Bacteriotherapy reintroduces healthy bacteria into a colon lacking the capability to defend against pathogenic agents.
D. Early research has shown remarkable discoveries in the possibilities of bacteriotherapy.
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Question 2 of 36
Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about microbes?
A. Babies are born coated with germs from the birth canal.
B. Mice and humans respond to microbes differently.
C. Few people share the same microbes in the same quantities.
D. Human bodies contain far more microbes than they do cells.
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Question 3 of 36
What is the author's primary purpose in writing this essay about microbes?
A. To persuade
B. To inform
C. To entertain
D. To analyze
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Question 4 of 36
Choose the best summary of the passage about microbes.
A. Scientists have discovered the importance of certain bacteria for a well-functioning immune system, especially in defending against pathogens. The colonization of microbes in the body begins at birth, with the immune system relying on these bacteria for proper function.
B. The passage discusses the role of bacteria in the development of the human immune system. It highlights that the body supports various microorganisms crucial for immunity, starting from birth. The presence of harmless bacteria is essential for the immune system to work effectively.
C. The body hosts a vast number of microorganisms critical for immune system development. Harmless bacteria are necessary for the immune system to defend against pathogens effectively. Early research shows promising results in fecal bacteriotherapy for restoring the immune system's ability to fight off harmful invaders.
D. Microbes play a pivotal role in human health, particularly in immune system development. The introduction of healthy bacteria is essential for the immune system to function correctly. Fecal bacteriotherapy is a novel approach to reintroducing beneficial bacteria into a compromised colon to enhance immune response.
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Question 5 of 36
As used in the second paragraph, what does the term ubiquitous mean?
A. Indigenous
B. Often ignored
C. Found everywhere
D. Dangerous
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