ATI TEAS 6: 2020 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the use of quantitative data in scientific research?
a.
... [Show More] Quantitative data is collected a numerical measurement
b .quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data
c. Qualitative data is focus on perspectives and behaviors
d. Qualitative is collected through observation and interviews
ANS: b.
which of the following is an example of the location and function of cartilage in the body?
a.the dense connective tissue that comprises the better part of the structure of the skeleton
b.The support of pads that provide cushion at joints such as between the vertebrae of the spinal cord
c. The connective structure made of fibrosis Collagen That connects muscles and bones such as a
connection of the patella to the quadriceps
d.The layer beneath the skin and on the outside of internal organs that provides cushioning and
protection
ANS: b.
Two criteria for classifying epithelial tissue are
A. Cell type in cell function
B. Cell shape and cell type
C. Cell layers and cell shape
D. Cell function and cell layers
ANS: C.
where is the parathyroid gland located?
a. on the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland, on the posterior aspect.
b. on the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland, on the posterior aspect
c. on the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland, on the anterior aspect
d. on the left lateral lobe of the thyroid gland, on the anterior aspect
ANS: a.
On average how many neutrons is one atom of bromine have?
A. 35
B. 44.90
C. 45
D. 79.90
ANS: B
On average how many protons is one atom of zinc have?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 35.39
D. 65.39
ANS: A. 30
Which statement below correctly describes the movement of molecules in the body and or in relation
to the external environment?
A. Osmosis is the movement of a solution from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high
solute concentration
B. Diffusion is the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood
C. Dissipation is a transport of molecules across a semi permeable membrane from an area of low
concentration to high concentration requiring energy
D. Reverse osmosis is the movement of molecules in a solution from an area of high concentration to
an area of lower concentration
ANS: B.
When are the parasympathetic nerves active within the nervous system?
A. When an individual experiences a strong emotions such as fear or Excitement
B. When an individual feels pain or heat
C. When an individual is either talking or walking
D. When an individual is either resting or eating
ANS: D.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the circulatory system and the
integumentary system?
A. Removal of excess heat from body
B. Hormonal influence on blood pressure
C.Regulation of blood pressure and volume
D. Development of blood cells within marrow
ANS: A.
Which of the following statements describes the path of blood entering into the heart?
A. Blood enters a heart through the pulmonary vein into the right atrium through the tricuspid valve to
the right ventricle
B. Once the right ventricle is for blood exit into the pulmonary artery and then empties into the left
ventricle
C. After traveling through the lungs oxygenated blood enters into the left atrium then through the
mitral valve to the left ventricle
D. Once the left ventricle is for the left tricuspid valve shut the ventricle contracts and blood exit
through the aorta
ANS: C.
A part of which body system controls fluid loss protects deep tissues and synthesizes vitamin D?
A. The skeletal system
B. The muscular system
C. The lymphatic system
D. The integumentary system
ANS: D.
Which statement below accurately Describes the function of its element?
A. Collagen is a spongy fatty compound that creates a padding between bones and other structures
B. Hemoglobin is the amount of red blood cells that are present in blood which can reflect disease
state hydration and blood loss
C. Limp is tissue that forms into nodes through which blood is filtered and cleaned
D. An antigen simulates the production of antibodies
ANS: D.
Which of the following does not exist in RNA?
A. Uracil
B. Thymine
C. Cytosine
D. Guanine
ANS: B.
In which of the following muscle types are the filaments arranged in a disorderly manner?
A. Cardiac
B. Smooth
C. Skeletal
D. Rough
ANS: D.
Which of the following best describes a section that divides the body into equal right and left parts?
A. Midsagittal
B. Coronal
C. Oblique
D. Frontal
ANS: A.
In the development of genetic traits, one gene must match to one ________ for the traits to develop
correctly.
A. Codon
B. Protein
C. Amino acid
D. Chromosome
ANS: B.
Which of the following statement properly describes how the structure moves during inspiration?
A.The lungs contract on inspiration
B. Diaphragm moves downward on inspiration
C. The ribs remain fixed during inspiration
D. The heart moves inward on inspiration
ANS: B.
What occurs during the anaphase of mitosis?
A. Chromosomes originally impaired separate from their daughters and moved to the opposite ends
or poles of the cell
B. The mitotic Spindle fibers begin to form
C. The chromosomes align in the middle of the cell
D. Two nuclei form surrounded each by a nuclear membrane
ANS: A.
All of the following are parts of the cardiac system except the?
A. Ventricle
B. Alveoli
C. Atrium
D. Septum
ANS: B.
The biologist is describing the physical invisible expression of a genetic trait which of the following is
he referring to?
A. Phenotype
B. Allele
C. Gamete
D. Genotype
ANS: A.
Which of the following best describes a section that divides the body into equal upper and lower part?
A. Coronal
B. Transverse
C. Oblique
D. Median
ANS: B.
Which of the following components of the human integumentary system is the deepest?
A. Stratum básale
B. Epidermis
C. Hypodermis
D. Dermis
ANS: C.
Which layer of the heart wall consists of cardiac muscle tissue?
ANS: myocardium
the blood from the right ventricle goes to
ANS: lungs
the blood vessels that carry the blood from the heart are called
ANS: arteries
right atrium
ANS: Receives deoxygenated blood from the venae cavae
left ventricle
ANS: chamber that pumps blood into the aorta
right ventricle
ANS: chamber that pumps blood into the pulmonary artery
diastole
ANS: phase of the cardiac cycle that shortens most in response to tachycardia
Norepinephrine (NE)
ANS: the neurotransmitter used by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system at the
post-ganglionic organ-level (synapse)
Acetylcholine (ACh)
ANS: A neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction
Serotonin
ANS: A neurotransmitter that affects hunger,sleep, arousal, and mood.
Dopamine
ANS: A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and learning and the brain's pleasure
and reward system.
The opening in the throat through which air passes after it enters a mouth
ANS: Oropharynx
During respiration to avocados prevent air from entering what organ
ANS: Esophagus
Which veins in the human body carry oxygenated blood?
ANS: Pulmonary veins
Stem cells are found in which of the following tissues
A. Red bone marrow
B. Cartilage
C. Compact bones
D. Bone matrix
ANS: A.
Which of the following parts of the skeletal system is formed from long bones?
A. Limbs
B. Thoracic cage
C. Skull
D. Vertebral column
ANS: A.
which type of muscle is found in blood vessels
ANS: visceral/smooth muscle
what process is performed by myofibrils
ANS: muscle contractions
what part of the neuron is responsible for carrying information away from the cell?
ANS: axon
what type of neurons signals muscles to contract?
a. efferent neurons
b. afferent neurons
ANS: a
which of the following organs does food not pass through?
a. stomach
b. large intestine
c. esophagus
d. liver
ANS: d.
which layer of the stomach contains blood vessels and nerves?
a. the mucosa
b. the submucosa
c. the serosa
d. the cardia
ANS: b.
Submucosa
ANS: A layer of the human digestive system that contains nerves, blood vessels, and lymph nodes;
surrounds the inner mucosa layer
Which of the following immune system processes is not considered a non-specific difference of the
innate immune system?
A. Fever
B. Inflammation
C. Phagocyte
D. Antibody production
ANS: D.
Which of the following types of cells coordinates both cell-mediated and antibody-mediated
responses?
A. Helper T cells
B. Memory cells
C. B-Cells
D. Phagocytes
ANS: A.
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?
ANS: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins; providing transportation of materials throughout the cell
which of the following endocrine glands is primarily responsible for regulating an individual's
metabolism and energy?
a. parathyroid gland
b. hypothalamus
c. thyroid gland
d. pituitary gland
ANS: c.
the author will typically use transition words such as one, next, another, first and finally when
writing....
ANS: a supporting detail sentence
how many amino acids are required to make all the proteins necessary for life?
a. 34
b. 20
c. 24
d. 18
ANS: b.
find the value of x y solving the following proportion
x:10 :: 14:20
a. 3
b. 15
c. 7
d. 20
ANS: c.
which of these carries oxygen throughout the human body?
a. lymph
b. plasma
c. red blood cells
d. white blood cells
ANS: c.
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