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TEAS Practice Test Part 2
This deck contains flashcards based on multiple-choice questions from a TEAS practice test, focusing on anatomy, physiology, and biology concepts.
Which of the following connects bones to muscles? A. Ligaments B. Tendons C. Synovium D. Suture
B. Tendons
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Which of the following connects bones to muscles? A. Ligaments B. Tendons C. Synovium D. Suture
B. Tendons
Which of the following contains the testes? A. Epididymis B. Mesentery C. Prostate D. Scrotum
D. Scrotum
Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome in a living cell? A. Production of ATP molecules from energy in nutrient molecules B. Disposal and recycling of damaged or unneeded cell parts C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules D. Regulation of molecules entering and leaving the cell
C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules
Which of the following enzymes breaks down complex carbohydrates? A. Amylase B. Pepsin C. Lactase D. Lipase
A. Amylase
Which of the following explains what happens in the circulatory system during hyperventilation? A. Oxygen levels increase, causing an increase in blood pH B. Oxygen levels decrease, causing a decrease in blood pH C. Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH D. Carbon dioxide levels increase, causing a decrease in blood pH
C. Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH
Which of the following explains why damage to the spleen is of critical concern? A. Damage to the spleen reduces the production of granulocytes B. Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss C. Damage to the spleen results in loss of clotting ability D. Damage to the spleen results in decreased red blood cell production and maturation
B. Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which of the following connects bones to muscles? A. Ligaments B. Tendons C. Synovium D. Suture | B. Tendons |
Which of the following contains the testes? A. Epididymis B. Mesentery C. Prostate D. Scrotum | D. Scrotum |
Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome in a living cell? A. Production of ATP molecules from energy in nutrient molecules B. Disposal and recycling of damaged or unneeded cell parts C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules D. Regulation of molecules entering and leaving the cell | C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules |
Which of the following enzymes breaks down complex carbohydrates? A. Amylase B. Pepsin C. Lactase D. Lipase | A. Amylase |
Which of the following explains what happens in the circulatory system during hyperventilation? A. Oxygen levels increase, causing an increase in blood pH B. Oxygen levels decrease, causing a decrease in blood pH C. Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH D. Carbon dioxide levels increase, causing a decrease in blood pH | C. Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH |
Which of the following explains why damage to the spleen is of critical concern? A. Damage to the spleen reduces the production of granulocytes B. Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss C. Damage to the spleen results in loss of clotting ability D. Damage to the spleen results in decreased red blood cell production and maturation | B. Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss |
Which of the following explains why gases are termed 'compressible' and liquids are not? A. Particles have fixed volume and are able to occupy the container in which they are contained B. Particles do not have much empty space between them, thus making them rigid C. Particles have a large amount of empty space between them D. Particles are held closely together by intermolecular forces | C. Particles have a large amount of empty space between them |
Which of the following food sources provides the majority of the urea that is filtered from the blood via the kidneys? A. Meat and some plant products, such as legumes B. Fruits, such as pineapple and pear C. Lard and various oils, such as vegetable and canola D. Grain products, such as breads and pasta | A. Meats and some plant products, such as legumes |
Which of the following glands is exclusively found in males? A. Adrenal B. Parathyroid C. Cowper's D. Pituitary | C. Cowper's |
Which of the following glands is found on top of the kidneys? A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Adrenal D. Pancreas | C. Adrenal |
Which of the following glands produces melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep? A. Thyroid B. Hypothalamus C. Pituitary D. Pineal | D. Pineal |
Which of the following hormones is produced in the ovaries? A. Estrogen B. Vasopressin C. Prolactin D. Oxytocin | A. Estrogen |
Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism that occurs in the human body? A. The release of insulin from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood sugar levels B. The release of glucagon from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood sugar levels C. The release of oxytocin resulting in uterine contractions as childbirth is underway D. Chemical reactions that result in coagulation due to fibrin being released | A. The release of insulin from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood sugar levels |
Which of the following is part of the small intestine? A. Ileum B. Colon C. Pylorus D. Cecum | A. Ileum |