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