Science TEAS Practice
Which of the following incorrectly describes neurons?
Sensory neurons carry information away from the brain
Which tool is best suited to measure the length of a bedroom?
Tape measure
Which of the following statements is true about understanding magnitude when describing relationships?
The magnitude of the number represents the strength of the correlation
Which of the following is true?
The male gametes are called sperm and contain half of a set of chromosomes
Which of the following is the result of deficient production of thyrotropin-releasing hormone?
The thyroid gland will produce an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones
The molecular formula for baking soda is NaHCO3 This molecule is made up of 6 ____ and 4 __________?
atoms; elements
Which of the following is happening during a contraction of the diaphragm?
A decrease in alveolar pressure
Which of the following types of muscles are involuntary?
Cardiac and Visceral
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
Cellulose
Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities?
Epithelial tissue
Newborn babies are given several types of vaccines in order to protect them from acquiring diseases. Which of the following is responsible from this immunity process?
Active immunity
Overproduction of thyroid hormone due to a malfunction of the negative feedback loop would result in which of the following conditions?
Hyperthyroidism
The primary function of the ____________ is to deliver blood to the brain
Carotid artery
Which of following glands in the skin is not correctly paired with its secretion?
Ceruminous glands/sebum
Which of the following can be classified as an intensive property?
Density
Which of the following describes cellular respiration?
It is an oxidative catabolic activity
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?
Maltose
Which of the following is the process by which gametes divide and produce half the number of chromosomes found in a somatic cell?
Meiosis
Which of the following is responsible for destroying various unhealthy host cells, including those infected with a virus or bacteria?
Natural killer cells
The term _________________ refers to the contraction of smooth muscle in the digestive system that moves food along the GI tract.
Peristalsis
Which of the following digestive organs contains vitamin-producing bacteria?
Large intestine
Using the provided image, choose the anatomical structure designated by letter B.
Left atrium
White blood cells contain many _________ because they need to dispose of harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above?
Lysosomes
______ is an inflammatory conditions of the joints brought on by the gradual wear-and-tear of cartilage that lines the articular ends of bones.
Osteoarthritis
Which of the following causes bone matrix synthesis and calcification?
Osteoblasts
Of the following organs, which has both endocrine and digestive functions?
Pancreas
The ______________ is a double layered membrane that lines the lungs.
Pleura
Which of the following structures is correctly paired with its description?
Prostate gland/ secretion of fluid that contributes to sperm motility and viability
Certain food sources provide more urea than others. Which of the following foods would provide the most urea that would have to be filtered out of the blood via the kidneys?
Proteins, such as meats and eggs
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
Spongy bone is lighter than compact bone
Which of the following correctly pairs structure and functions?
Stomach/chemical digestion
Which of the following statements is not true regarding hormones and their target sites?
The Luteinizing hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate ovulation and the production of testosterone.
Which of the following is necessary to reach a sound conclusion?
The collected data must be accurate and free from bias
Which of the following does not describe the epidermis?
The deepest layer of the skin
Joe is blood type A and Ivone is type O. Their son Tomas is type A. What could be Tomas's genotype?
iA/i
Which of the following is the correct volume from the image below?
15 mL
Correctly identify X in the reaction below: 210⁄84 Po → X + 4⁄2 He
206/82 Pb
Which of the following parts and divisions of the nervous system is correctly paired?
Autonomic division/ peripheral nervous system
Which of the following is the correct order of structures that transport urine from the collecting ducts to the urethra?
Collecting ducts, Minor calyces, Major calyces, Renal pelvis, Ureter, Urinary bladder, Urethra
Which of the following is an example of empirical data?
Counting the number of eggs in the refrigerator
Which of the following statements is true about covalent bonds?
Covalent bonds form from the sharing of electrons between atoms
The basic function of the renal system includes filtration, secretion, reabsorption, and excretion. Which of the following substances is secreted by the nephrons and can be found in the filtrate that is eventually excreted?
Creatinine
Which of these nitrogenous bases are found in DNA?
Cytosine, adenine, guanine, thymine
Movement of molecules in a substance depends on ________ energy.
Heat
What is the hypothesis proposed in the experiment above?
In this paper, H2O2 is proposed to oxidatively degrade the anti-inflammatory drug, naproxen when it is dissolved in water
Which of the following is a characteristic of the innate immune system?
It consists of non-specific barriers and cellular responses
Which of the following is true of the function of endocrine system?
It coordinates body processes through hormones
The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange?
Organ System
Diastole is the term that describes _________, while systole represents _____________.
Relaxing and filling; contraction and ejection
Which of the following cell organelles is correctly paired with its function?
Ribosome/Protein synthesis
DNA is composed of _________________.
two long polynucleotide chains twisted in a double helix