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Teas Test B
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| HCI + Mg(OH)2>MgCI2 +H2O Balance the equation above. Which of the following describes the number of miles of each product that are formed by this chemical reaction after it has been balanced | One mole magnesium chloride, two moles water |
| Which of the following processes explains why an individual that has suffered a broken bone and is immobilized for an extended period of time experiences bone mass loss? | Demineralization |
| Which of the following statement correctly matches a body system with its function? | The digestive system facilitates absorption of substances into the bloodstream |
| Which of the following glands produces melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep? | Pineal |
| The lungs are covered by a membrane called the | Pleura |
| Which of the following glands is found on top of the kidneys? | Adrenal |
| When an enzyme is degraded into its monomeric structural units, monomers will be | Amino acids |
| Which of the following is the iron-contains protein in red blood cells? | Hemoglobin |
| A blood pressure reading of 120/70 mm Hg refers to arterial pressures recorded during | Ventricular contraction/ventricular relaxation |
| Skeletal muscle contraction is stimulated by the neurotransmitter______, which is released by nerves at the neuromuscular junction | acetylcholine |
| Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism that occurs in the human body? | He release of insulin from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood -sugar levels |
| Which of the following conditions is related to an abnormality in the function of red blood cells? | Anemia |
| Which of the following explains why gases are termed "compressible" and liquids are not? | Particles have a large amount of empty space between them |
| Which of he following results from the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine into the nerve synapse | Dopamine binds to receptor proteins on the membrane of the postsynaptic neuron |
| A first degree burn involves which of the following layers of skin ? | Epidermis only |
| The cause of cell differentiation is that different cells | Express alternate genetic information |
| A blood sample taken from a patient fighting an infection is expected to show | Elevated white blood cell count |
| What is the role of the urethra? | To transport urine out of the body |
| Seaweed>snail>fish>dolphin Using the food chain above, which of the following terms best describes the tropic level of snails? | Primary consumer |
| It has been hypothesized that chloroplasts originated from photosynthetic Cyanobacteria that become symbiotic inside a host cell. Which of the following observations provides the strongest evidence for this suggestion? | Chloroplast DNA shows clear similarities to Cyanobacterial DNA |
| Which of the following cell types produce antibodies | B-cells |
| Which of the following is part of the small intestines? | Ileum |
| Which of the following is the purpose of using control groups in an investigation? | To establish a standard for the data comparison |
| Which of the following enzymes breaks down complex carbohydrates? | Amylase |
| Which of the following glands is exclusively found in males? | Cowper' s |
| Which of the following contains the testes? | Scrotum |
| Which of the following is the form of energy contained in nutrient molecules and in ATP's high-energy bonds? | Potential energy |
| Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome in a living cell? | Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules |
| Which of the following connects bones to muscles? | Tendons |
| Which of these terms specifically means the intake and expulsion of air using the lungs? | Ventilation |
| Which of the following explains why damage to the spleen is a critical concern? | Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss |
| Which of the following organs stores bile? | Gallbladder |
| Anxiety about an upcoming final exam causes a student to experience an increase in blood pressure, dilation of pupils, and a dry mouth. Which of the following nervous system responses is responsible for these physical symptoms? | Sympathetic |
| Which of the following hormones is produced in the ovaries? | Estrogen |
| A researcher decides to repeat an experiment and reassess results first established in the 1930s about why plants grow toward light. Which of the following is the best reason for conducting this experiment | Equipment and methods developed since the 1930s may produce better data and provide mechanistic detail |
| Pancreatic cells have an abundance of _______ to meet the protein production demands of the cell | Rough endoplasmic reticulum |
| Cystic fibrosis is a homozygous recessive condition. A genetic counselor should advise concerns parents that, if each of them has a parent who has a parent who has cystic fibrosis yet neither of the concerned parents is affected, the probability of their | 25% |
| Nails are made of a protein called | Keratin |
| Which of the following molecules, if present in urine, indicates a problem with kidney function? | Albumin |
| Which of the following layers of the epidermis contains cells that provide protection against UV radiation | Stratum basale |
| Which of the following food sources provides the majority of the urea that is filtered from the blood via the kidneys? | Meat and some plant products, such as legumes |
| If an intensive property is independent of the amount of the material being measured, which of the following is an example of an intensive property? | Density |
| Which of the following explains what happens in the circulatory system during hyperventilation? | Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH |