ATI TEAS Exam

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Respiratory System
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Oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange (Lungs, trachea, larynx, nasal cavities, and pharynx)
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Breakdown of which of the following begins in the small intestine? A. Fats B. Fiber C. Proteins D. Carbohydrates
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A. Fats
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Which of the following is the tube that carries both sperm and urine for release outside the body? A. Ureter B. Urethra C. Vans deferens D. Epididymis
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B. Urethra
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Which of the following is the region of the kidney that contains the glomerulus of the nephron? A. Medulla B. Pelvis C. Cortex D. Adrenal
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C. Cortex
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Which of the following anti-body-secreting cells is triggered to proliferate upon vaccination? A. Erythrocytes B. B-lymphocytes C. Leukocytes D. T-lymphocytes
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B. B-lymphocytes
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Which of the following produces ammonia by deamination in the liver? A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates C. Nucleic acids D. Lipids
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A. Proteins
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A cross between two heterozygous F1 plants produces a ratio of 15:1 in the F2 offspring. Which of the following best describes the ratio? A. Modified monohybrid ratio B. Modified dihybrid ratio C. Normal monohybrid ratio D. Normal dihybrid ratio
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B. Modified dihybrid ratio The normal dihybrid ratio is 9:3:3:1, so this isi a modified dihybrid ratio. The monohybrid ratio is 3:1.
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Which of the following best describes matter in which the components cannot be broken down into simpler substances? A. Molecule B. Element C. Mixture D. Compound
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B. Element An element is a substance made of a single type of atoms that are generally held together by physical forces.
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Which of the following formulas best summarizes a simple replacement reaction? A. A+B= AB B. AB+C= AC+B C. AB+CD= AD+BC D. AB= A+B
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B. AB+C= AC+B This is a single replacement reaction because element B is replaced by element C.
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Which of the following structures stores urine before excretion? A. Kidneys B. Ureters C. Bladder D. Urethra
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C. Bladder
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Which of the following structures is an irregularly shaped bone? A. Femur B. Metacarpal C. Rib D. Vertebra
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D. Vertebra Vertebrae are irregular bones. The femur is a long bone. Metacarpals are short bones. Ribs are flat bones.
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In which of the following stages of embroylogical development are the main germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm) formed? A. Blastula B. Morula C. Gastrula D. Fetus
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C. Gastrula During the gastrula stage, the germ layers are formed. During the blastula stage, the inner cell pmass and blastopore are formed. Embryogenesis is completed by the fetus stage.
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Which of the following nervous system directs the skeletal muscles to respond in the body's fight-or-flight response? A. Enteric B. Central C. Parasympathetic D. Sympathetic
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D. Sympathetic The Sympathetic Nervous System activates the body;s fight-or-flight response. In the presence of stress, the heart beats faster and stronger, more blood is carried to the vital organs, and the pupils dilate to prepare the body to defend itself. The Enteric peripheral nervous system controls the digestive glands. The central nervous system typically produces reflex arcs and processes external stimuli. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes responses that are the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system, such as digestion and maintenance.
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Exchange of gases occurs in which of the following structures of the respiratory system? A. Alveoli B. Bronchioles C. Trachea D. Pleura
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A. Alveoli The alveoli are the structures in the respiratory system in which the exchange of gases occurs. Although the bronchioles, trachea, and pleura are components of the respiratory system, they are not directly responsible for gas exchange.
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Integumentary System
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Barrier to invading organisms and chemicals, temperature control (skin, hair, subcutaneous tissue)
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Skeletal System
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Supports and moves body, protects internal organs, mineral storage, blood formation (bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow)
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Muscular System
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Locomotion and heat production (muscles and tendons)
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Nervous System
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Coordinates activities of other organ systems and responds to sensations (brain, spinal cord, eyes, nerves, ears)
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Endocrine System
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Regulates body functions by chemicals (hormones) --Pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, thymus, pancreas, gonads
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Cardiovascular System
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Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste products (heart, blood, blood vessels)
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Lymphatic System
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Returns tissue fluid to blood, defends against foreign organisms (Spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, lymphatic vessels)
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Digestive System
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Processes foods and absorption of nutrients into body (Stomach, intestinal tract, liver, pancreas, esophagus, and salivary glands)
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Urinary System
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Elimination of wastes, regulates pH volume of blood (kidneys, urinary bladder, urethra)
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Reproductive System
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Produces germ cells (eggs and sperm) and environment for growth of fetus (female) -- Ovaries, uterus, mammary glands, testes, prostate glands, and external genitalia
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Process of Fermentation It is an example of an ___ process where ___ acts on a sugar solution to produce carbon dioxide and ___.
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anaerobic, sugar, alcohol
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Facilitated Diffusion
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The movement of substances across a biological membrane using transmembrane integral proteins. Substances move down the concentrated gradient without the use of ATP hydrolysis as a form of energy.
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Ball and socket joints are ___-axial joints, which are highly mobile, allowing movement in ___ axes and planes.
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multi, multiple
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Synovial Joints
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Freely moveable joints of locomotion
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Which of the following is not a lymphoid organ? A. Thymus B. Tonsils C. Spleen D. Liver
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D. Liver Lymphoid organs are parts of body that produce lymphocytes such as the thymus, spleen, and tonsils. The liver does not produce lymphocytes and is not a lymphoid organ.
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Which structure is not considered a part of the rib cage? A. Sternum B. Costal Cartilage C. The Thoracic Vertebrae D. The Lumbar Vertebrae
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D. The Lumbar Vertebrae They are found in the lower back and not considered part of the rib cage.
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Where are T Cells produced and matured?
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They are produced in the bone marrow from progenitors, but they mature and develop in the thymus gland
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Deductive Reasoning
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Starts with basic premises that are assumed to be correct, and draws a specific logical conclusion A-B, C-A, therefore C-B
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Is DNA or RNA stable under alkaline conditions?
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DNA
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Taxonomy Ranks: Largest to Smallest
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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
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Meiosis
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A two-step process, and the four cells that result each have half the normal genetic material of the original cell
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Power is equal to what divided by what?
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Energy divided by time
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What does Mitosis result in?
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Mitosis produces two diploid daughter cells that have the same genetic material as the original mother cell
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What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure? A. Covalent B. Ionic C. Hydrogen D. Nuclear
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C. Hydrogen Hydrogen bonds form between the bases to stabilize the double helix structure of DNA
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The spleen functions are part of the ___ system. A. Digestive B. Lymphatic C. Endocrine D. Circulatory
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B. Lymphatic
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What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure? A. Covalent B. Ionic C. Hydrogen D. Nuclear
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C. Hydrogen Hydrogen bonds form between the bases to stabilize the double helix structure of DNA.
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Cytokinesis
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Cytokinesis happens after telophase and it is the splitting of one cell into two. In plants it involves the formation of a cell plate whereas in animals it involves the formation of a cleavage furrow.
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Meiosis
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A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores. In meiosis, the chromosome of chromosomes duplicate (during interphase) and homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information (chromosomal crossover) during the first division, called meiosis I. The daughter cells divide again in meiosis II, splitting up sister chromatids to form haploid gametes. Two gametes fuse during fertilization, creating a diploid cell with a complete set of paired chromosomes. It is a two step process, and the four cells that result each have half the normal genetic material of the original cell.
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Mitosis
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A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typically of ordinary tissue growth. Mitosis divides the chromosomes in a cell nucleus.
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Hippocampus
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The site of memory storage
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Medulla Oblonganta
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Involved in involuntary controls
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Corpus Callosum
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Involved in connections between the two lobes and in emotions
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Pituitary Gland
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An endocrine organ
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# of neutrons gives what?
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its specific isotope
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# of protons gives what?
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Determines which element it is
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# of electrons gives what?
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Determines if the atomic particle has a positive, negative, or neutral charge
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How do you find the momentum of an object?
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It is equal to mass of the object times the velocity of the object
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Kidneys remove which of the following from the blood? A. Platelets B. Salts C. Oxygen
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B. Salts
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Which of the following connects the kidneys to the bladder? A. Capillaries B. Ureters C. Urethras
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B. Ureters
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The nephridium in worms has a function most similar to which of the following organs in humans? A. Liver B. Spleen C. Lymph Nodes D. Kidney
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D. Kidney
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The use of an electron microscope would most benefit the study of...? A. The structure of atoms B. The structure of cellular organelles C. The structure of skeletal joints D. Chemical bonds in molecules
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B. The structure of cellular organelles
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Which of the following cell types provides a waterproofing function for the outer layers of skin? A. Melanocytes B. Keratinocytes C. Merkel cells
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B. Keratinocytes
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Which of the following produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy? A. Endometrium B. Cervix C. Corpus Luteum
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C. Corpus Luteum
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Which of the following are sesamoid bones? A. Phalanges B. Patellae C. Scapulae D. Metatarsals
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B. Patellae
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In which of the following areas does protein breakdown begin in the human body? A. Mouth B. Stomach C. Small Intestine
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B. Stomach
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In which part of the body do T-cells mature? A. Bone Marrow B. Thymus C. Adrenal Glands
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B. Thymus
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The bands in muscle sacromere are formed by actin and which of the following other proteins? A. Myosin B. Dynein C. Keratin
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A. Myosin
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1L=___mL=___cc
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1L=1,000mL=1000cc
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Kilo
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1,000
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Deca
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10
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Deci
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1/10
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Centi
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1/100
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Milli
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1/1,000
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Which of the following food sources provides the majority of the urea that is filtered from the blood via the kidneys? A. Meat and some plant products, such as legumes B. Fruits, such as pineapple and pear C. Lard and various oils, such as vegetable and canola D. Grain products, such as bread and pasta
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A. Meat and some plant products, such as legumes These foods contain protein, which is broken down into amino acids, a component of urea that is removed through the urinary system.
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Which of the following connects bone to muscle? A. Ligaments B. Tendons C. Synovium D. Suture
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B. Tendons
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Steps involved in natural selection include: 1. Preservation of genes of best-adapted offspring 2. Overproduction of offspring with variation in traits 3. Differential survival in the face of environmental changes Which of the following is the sequence in which these steps take place? A. 3, 2, 1 B. 1, 3, 2 C. 2, 1, 3 D. 2, 3, 1
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D. 2, 3, 1 Offspring are produced with a variety of traits. Only the best-adapted offspring survive, and pass along genes to future generations. This preserves only the genes of the best adapted offspring.
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The cause of cell differentiation is that different cells... A. contain different DNA B. have different chromosomes C. contain similar protein information D. express alternate genetic information
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D. express alternate genetic information
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It has been hypothesized that chloroplasts originated from photosynthetic cyanobacteria the became symbiotic inside a host cell. Which of the following observations provides the strongest evidence for this suggestion? A. Microscopically, chloroplasts appear similar to cyanobacteria B. Chloroplast DNA shows clear similarities to cyanobacteria DNA C. Both chloroplasts and cyanobacteria are green and perform photosynthesis D. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria and fungi form a mutualistic association in lichen.
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B. Chloroplast DNA shows clear similarities to cyanobacteria DNA Genetic similarities can be used to infer evolutionary relationships.
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The lungs are covered by a membrane called... A. Pericardium B. Periosteum C Symphysis D. Pleura
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D. Pleura
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Seaweed -- Snail -- Fish -- Dolphin Using the food chain above, which of the following terms best describes the trophic level of snails? A. Producer B. Primary Consumer C. Secondary Consumer
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B. Primary Consumer Primary consumers are herbivores and obtain their carbon and energy from organic materials fixed by producers. According to this food chain, snails consume seaweed, a producer , making snails a primary consumer.
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Which of the following layers of the epidermis contains cells that provides protection against UV radiation? A. Stratum Corneum B. Stratum Lucidum C. Stratum Spinosum D. Stratum Basale
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D. Stratum Basale
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Skeletal muscle contraction is a stimulated by the neurotransmitter ___, which is released by nerves at the neuromuscular junction. A. Acetylcholine B. Nitric Acid C. Dopamine D. Glycine
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A. Acetylcholine It is the neurotransmitter released by the autonomic nervous system that causes skeletal muscles to contract.
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Pancreatic cells have abundance of ___ to meet the protein production demands of the cell. A. Nuclei B. Mitochondria C. Lysosomes D. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
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D. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome in a living cell? A. Production of ATP molecules from energy in nutrient molecules B. Disposal and recycling of damaged or unneeded cell parts C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules D. Regulation of molecules entering and leaving the cell
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C. Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules The ribosome is the site go translation of the genetic code of DNA and RNA into the amino acid code of proteins.
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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? A. Mass B. Volume C. Density D. Length
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C. Density Density is a ratio of material present in a given volume. Water will have the same density whether in a bucket or in a cup. It is independent of the amount of the material. Therefore, it is an intensive property.
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Which of the following statements correctly matches a body system with its function? A. The digestive system facilitates absorption of substances into the bloodstream. B. The respiratory system transports oxygenated blood throughout the lungs and body C. The excretory system prevents harmful substances from entering the body. D. The endocrine system transports hormones from place to place within the body.
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A. The digestive system facilitates absorption of substances into the bloodstream. The digestive system includes the intestines, where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
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When an enzyme is degraded into its monomeric structural units, the monomers will be... A. Monosaccharides B. Fatty Acids C. Nucleotides D. Amino Acids
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D. Amino Acids
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Which of the following enzymes breaks down complex carbohydrates? A. Amylase B. Pepsin C. Lactase D. Lipase
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A. Amylase It breaks down starch, which is a complex carbohydrate, into maltose, a simple disaccharide.
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Which of the following hormones is produced in the ovaries? A. Estrogen B. Vasopressin C. Prolactin D. Oxytocin
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A. Estrogen
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Which of the following is part of the small intestine? A. Ileum B. Colon C. Pylorus D. Cecum
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A. Ileum This is the third section of the small intestine.
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What happens to Carbon Dioxide and blood pH levels dying hyperventilation?
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Carbon Dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH levels
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Which of the following molecules, if present in urine, indicates a problem with kidney function? A. Albimun B. Creatinine C. Sodium Ions D. Water
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A. Albimun
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Is blood pressure atrial or ventricular?
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ventricular