TEAS science questions

Down syndrome affects chromosome ___.

21

A/An ______ is a device specifically designed to measure current. A. Ammeter B. Cyclotron C. Resistor D. Capacitor

A. Ammeter

Which of the following is described in the definition: an object immersed in fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object?

Archimedes' principle

The unit of charge is called the _____. A. Newton B. Coulomb C. Joule D. Watt

B. Coulomb

Which of the following is another word for the kneecap in the human body? A. Pisiform B. Meniscus C. Popliteal bursa D. Patella

D. Patella

Which of the following is not considered a primary color of light? A. Green B. Blue C. Red D. Yellow

d. yellow

Outer shell electrons are known as:

valence electrons

Which of the following formulas indicate Newton's second law of motion? A. F= ma B. F= mva C. V= d/t D. P= mv

A. F=ma

Neurons connect together at a ______. A. Synergy B. Terminal site C. Docking station D. Synapse

D) synapse

Forces can be indicated on graph paper by the use of _____. A. Empirical rules B. Interaction coefficients C. Variables D. Vectors

D. Vectors

The symbol Mn on the periodic table stands for:

Manganese

The X cranial nerve is the ____ nerve.

Vagus

Vinegar is also known as:

acetic acid

The organ of corti is found in what area of the body?

ear

A ball traveling at a constant velocity of 50 m/s and has been traveling for over 2 mins. What is the balls acceleration?

0

A molecule of hemoglobin can hold how many molecules of oxygen in the blood for transport?

4

Which of the following describes the shoulder joint? A. Ball and socket joint B. Saddle joint C. Hinge joint D. Pivot joint

A. Ball and socket joint

A steroid is considered a ______. A. Lipid B. Protein C. Enzyme D. Weak acid

A. Lipid

Which of the following is considered a model for enzyme action? A. Lock and key model B. Enzyme interaction model C. Transformation model D. Transcription model

A. Lock and key model

Cholesterol that is known as (LDL) stands for: A. Low-density lipoproteins B. Low-density lysosomes C. Level-density lipoproteins D. Level-density lysosomes

A. Low-density lipoproteins

Which of the following formulas indicate the ideal gas law? A. PV=knT or PV=RnT B. V=kT C. PV=k D. KTV= PR

A. PV= knT or PV=RnT

Which of the following best describes the biomechanics of breathing? A. Pump handle motion B. Lever action C. Inspiration D. Expiration

A. pump handle motion

The first American to win a Nobel prize was _____ for measuring the speed of light.

Albert Michelson

The two bones found in the area between the knee and ankle in humans are known as: A. Femur and Tibia B. Fibula and Tibia C. Ulna and Tibia D. Radius and Tibia

B. Fibula and Tibia

Which of the following statements about prostaglandins is not true? A. Prostaglandins promote inflammation B. Prostaglandins Can only constrict blood vessels C. Prostaglandins are made in the renal medulla D. Prostaglandins can lead to pain and fever

B. Prostaglandins can only construct blood vessels

Which of the following is considered a component of lipids? A. Plasma cells B. Fatty acids C. Nucleic acids D. Zinc

B. fatty acids

High levels of bilirubin in the blood stream can result in: A. Uric acid overexposure B. Jaundice C. Bile salt production D. Hepatic mutation

B. jaundice

The symbol B on the periodic table stands for:

Boron

P1V1=P2V2 is what law?

Boyle's Law

Which of the following match the definition: the pressure (P) is inversely proportional to the volume (V) of a gas.

Boyle's Law

The enzyme maltase does the following:

Breaks down maltose to glucose

The symbol Br on the periodic table stands for:

Bromine

Which of the following is not considered a function of the kidneys? A. Secretion B. reabsorption C. Transport D. Filtration

C. Transport

The symbol Ca on the periodic table stands for: A. Calcium B. Carbon C. Cobalt D. Chlorine

Calcium

animals that eat meat exclusively are known as:

Carnivores

Which of the following pH ranges is a strong base? A. 1.3-2.0 B. 4.5-5.2 C. 7.1-9.0 D. 11.2-12.0

D. 11.2-12.0

Which of the following statements about enzymes is not true? A. Enzymes are catalysts B. Almost all enzymes are proteins C. Enzymes operate most efficiently at optimum pH D. Enzymes are destroyed during chemical reactions

D. Enzymes are destroyed during chemical reactions

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic or property of gas? A. Volume B. Mass C. Pressure D. Particles

D. Particles

Golgi apparatus

Involved in synthesizing materials such as proteins that are transported out of the cell.

Which cellular organelle contains enzymes that are considered digestive?

Lysosomes

When the chromosomes line up in mitosis this is known as which phase?

Metaphase

Organs repair themselves through a process of?

Mitosis

Ribosomes are

Synthesizing proteins from amino acids

The condition of rickets is associated with a deficiency in which vitamin?

Vitamin D

____ is the current flow of one coulomb per second.

ampere

The combination of sodium and chlorine to form NaCl is considered a/an ___ bond.

an ionic bond

Hardening of the arteries is known as:

atherosclerosis

Excessive consumption of alcohol is most likely to damage which organ of the body over a long period of time? A. Kidney B. Liver C. Pancreas D. Gallbladder

b. liver

Litmus paper that is blue will stay/turn what color in the presence of a strong base?

blue

A Lewis acid is a/an ____ pair acceptor. A. Neutron B. Proton C. Electron D. Ion

c. electron

what anatomical structure connects the stomach and the mouth?

esophagus

_____ reactions produce heat

exothermic

Which of the following is not considered a type of radiation ray? A. Gamma B. Beta C. Alpha D. Infrared

infrared

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the systemic circulation?

left ventricle

The functional unit of the kidney is known as?

nephron

High frequency sound waves are known as:

overtones

The movement of food through the intestines is known as:

peristalsis

The physical expression of a gene are known as an organisms:

phenotype

Blood enters the lungs from which chamber of the heart?

right ventricle

Vacuoles

sacs used for storage, digestion, and waste removal.

Vesicle

small organelle within a cell that has a various of functions including moving materials within a cell.

Breathing properly requires the presence of this compound that affects the surface tension of alveoli in the lungs

surfactant

The top number on a blood pressure reading indicates:

systolic pressure

Liquids that evaporate quickly are known as _____ liquids. A. Viscous B. Volatile C. Evaporative D. Transient

volatile