LPN Entrance Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
1 problem identification
2 question asking
3 developing a hypothesis
The order of the scientific method
4 experimentation and data collection
5 analyze collected data
6 conclusion
1 observation
2 measurement
The steps of data collection
3 samples
4 organization
Method whereby conclusions follow from general princi-
Deductive reasoning
ples. Leads to a specific conclusion.
Method of arriving at general principles from specific
Inductive reasoning facts. Conclusion is formed by information that is most
likely true
The smallest part of an element that still retains all the
Atoms original properties of the element. They combine to form
molecules
Molecules a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a
Organs
specific function
What are the four types of tissue? epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists
in layers and does not have its own blood supply. Because
Epithelial tissue
of this, it depends on nearby capillaries for food and
oxygen, via dittusion.
1. Simple epithelium = One layer of cells. Found in body
structures where absorption, secretion, and filtration oc-
cur.
,LPN Entrance Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? 2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as
protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
tendons, ligaments, bones, blood, and adipose (fat).
What body parts are made of connective tissue? Some connective tissues, such as ligaments, do not have
their own blood supply.
tendon strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary movements connected to
bones in the skeletal system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as
intestines, blood vessels, bladder, and uterus. Also under
involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
The heart, blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and dis-
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its
tributes various substances throughout the body such as
function?
oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from food
All the organs from mouth to the anus. This includes the
The digestive system consists of... esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum,
liver, pancreas, and anus.
Indigestion and breakdown of food. MANUFACTURES EN-
What is the function of the digestive system? ZYMES that break down food so nutrients can be passed
into the blood and then into the body
The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum
and ileum. It is the site for nutrition absorption.
, what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its
function? ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
the colon removes WATER from the waste that remains
after absorption by the small intestine.
What is the function of the colon?
REMOVES WATER
The liver produces bile that helps break down fats.
What is the function of the liver?
PRODUCES BILE
The pancreas delivers enzymes to the small intestine that
aid in digestion
What is the function of the pancreas?
DELIVERS ENZYMES
The endocrine system controls body functions such as
growth and metabolism. It is made up of glands that
What is the function of the endocrine system?
secrete hormones to the blood, then to organs, then to
the rest of the body.
the pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thy-
mus, and adrenal glands.
what are the glands of the endocrine system?
PPHATTT
made up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails.
Protects internal tissues from injury and pathogens. Also
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what
waterproofs the body and regulates body temperature.
is its function?
HNMS (like the store H&M)
Lymph nodes and lymph vessels carry lymph, Which is a
clear fluid rich in antibodies. Houses and transports white
what is the function of the lymphatic system?
blood cells to and from lymph nodes. Returns leaked fluid
back into the blood vessels (back into blood).
What does the lymphatic system consist of?
1 problem identification
2 question asking
3 developing a hypothesis
The order of the scientific method
4 experimentation and data collection
5 analyze collected data
6 conclusion
1 observation
2 measurement
The steps of data collection
3 samples
4 organization
Method whereby conclusions follow from general princi-
Deductive reasoning
ples. Leads to a specific conclusion.
Method of arriving at general principles from specific
Inductive reasoning facts. Conclusion is formed by information that is most
likely true
The smallest part of an element that still retains all the
Atoms original properties of the element. They combine to form
molecules
Molecules a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a
Organs
specific function
What are the four types of tissue? epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists
in layers and does not have its own blood supply. Because
Epithelial tissue
of this, it depends on nearby capillaries for food and
oxygen, via dittusion.
1. Simple epithelium = One layer of cells. Found in body
structures where absorption, secretion, and filtration oc-
cur.
,LPN Entrance Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? 2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as
protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
tendons, ligaments, bones, blood, and adipose (fat).
What body parts are made of connective tissue? Some connective tissues, such as ligaments, do not have
their own blood supply.
tendon strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary movements connected to
bones in the skeletal system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as
intestines, blood vessels, bladder, and uterus. Also under
involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
The heart, blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and dis-
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its
tributes various substances throughout the body such as
function?
oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from food
All the organs from mouth to the anus. This includes the
The digestive system consists of... esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum,
liver, pancreas, and anus.
Indigestion and breakdown of food. MANUFACTURES EN-
What is the function of the digestive system? ZYMES that break down food so nutrients can be passed
into the blood and then into the body
The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum
and ileum. It is the site for nutrition absorption.
, what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its
function? ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
the colon removes WATER from the waste that remains
after absorption by the small intestine.
What is the function of the colon?
REMOVES WATER
The liver produces bile that helps break down fats.
What is the function of the liver?
PRODUCES BILE
The pancreas delivers enzymes to the small intestine that
aid in digestion
What is the function of the pancreas?
DELIVERS ENZYMES
The endocrine system controls body functions such as
growth and metabolism. It is made up of glands that
What is the function of the endocrine system?
secrete hormones to the blood, then to organs, then to
the rest of the body.
the pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thy-
mus, and adrenal glands.
what are the glands of the endocrine system?
PPHATTT
made up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails.
Protects internal tissues from injury and pathogens. Also
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what
waterproofs the body and regulates body temperature.
is its function?
HNMS (like the store H&M)
Lymph nodes and lymph vessels carry lymph, Which is a
clear fluid rich in antibodies. Houses and transports white
what is the function of the lymphatic system?
blood cells to and from lymph nodes. Returns leaked fluid
back into the blood vessels (back into blood).
What does the lymphatic system consist of?
