Ivy Tech Community College APHY 101
ATI TEAS PRACTICE TEST Science
Terms in this set (159)
The first four steps on the scientific method B. Analyze the results.
are as follows:
I. Identify the problem. - There are six steps in the scientific process. The results of step
II.Ask questions. four must be analyzed before reaching the final step. "Develop
III. Develop a hypothesis. a conclusion."
Iv. Collect data and experiment on that
data.
Which of the following is the fifth step in
the scientific method?
A. Observe the data.
B. Analyze the results.
C. Measure the data.
D.Develop a conclusion.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding B. Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative
data. the use of qualitative and quantitative data
in scientific research? The two types of measurement important in science are
A. Quantitative data is collected through qualitative (When a numerical result is used) and
qualitative numerical measurements. (when descriptions or qualities are reported).
B.Quantitative data is more accurate than - Qualitative data is collected through observation and
qualitative data. interviews, and focuses on the informant's behavior and
C. Qualitative data is focused on perspectives.
perspectives and behavior.
D.Qualitative data is collected through
observation and interviews.
,THE NEXT QUESTION REFERS TO THE C.
FOLLOWING GRAPHICS: The chart shows two specific changes: snowfall levels from
The chart above shows the average November to April and sunny days from November to April.
snowfall in inches for a two on Michigan's
Upper Peninsula, during the months
November through April. Which of the
following can be concluded based on the
information that is provided in the chart?
A. April is not a good month to go skiing
in the Upper Peninsula.
B.Snowfall blocks the sunshine reduces the
number of sunny days.
C.The fewest sunny days occur in
the months with the heaviest
snowfall.
D. There is no connection between
the amount of snowfall and the number of
sunny days.
Which of the following statements correctly D. The epiglottis covers the trachea during swelling,
thus describes the function of the corresponding preventing food from entering the airway.
physiologic structure?
- The trachea (windpipe) is cylindrical portion of the reparatory
A. The trachea connects the throat and the tract that joins the larynx with the lungs.
stomach, encouraging food to follow this - The esophagus connects the throat and the stomach. When
path through contractions. a person swallows, the esophagus contracts to force the food
B. The esophagus is the cylindrical portion down into
the stomach. The esophagus secretes mucus for of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx
lubrication.
with the lungs. - The diaphragm is a muscle that controls the height of the
C. the diaphragm is a muscle that controls thoracic cavity, increasing the height on contraction
the height of the thoracic cavity, decreasing (inspiration), and decreasing the height on
relaxation the height on contraction, and increasing the (expiration).
height on relaxation causing expiration.
D. The epiglottis covers the trachea
during swallowing, preventing food from
entering the airway.
Which of the following is an example of the
B. The pads that support the vertebrae are made up
location and function of cartilage int he
of cartilage.
body?
- Cartilage, a strong form of connective tissue, cushions ad
supports the joints. Cartilage also makes up the larynx and
A. The dense connective tissue that
the outer ear.
comprises the better part of the
- Bone is a form of connective tissue that comprises the
structural skeleton.
better part of the skeleton. It includes both organic and
B. The supportive pads that
inorganic substances.
provide cushion at joints, such as
- Tendons connect the muscles to other structures of the
between the vertebrae of the spinal
body, typically bones. Tendons can increase and decrease
cord.
in length as the bones move.
C.The connective structure made of fibrous
- Fat is a combination of lipids; in humans, fat forms a
collagen that connects muscles and bones,
layer beneath the skin and on the outside of the internal
such as the connection of the patella to the
organs.
quadricep.
D. The layer beneath the skin
and on the outside of internal organs
that provides cushioning and
protection.
,Two criteria for classifying epithelial tissue C. Cell layers and cell shape are the criteria for classifying
are: epithelial tissue.
A. Cell type and cell function
B. Cell shape and cell type - Cell layers refers to the amount of cells that separate
C. Cell layers and cell shape the basement membrane from the surface, such as a simple
D. Cell function and cell layers single layer, a stratified layer (2 or more), or a
pseudostratfied layer.
- Cell shapes refer to the shape of the outer cells and can be
squamous, columnar or cuboidal.
Where is the parathyroid gland located? A. The parathyroid gland is located on the lateral lobes of the
A. On the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland, thyroid gland in the neck, on the posterior aspect.
on the posterior aspect.
B. On the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid - It is part of the endocrine system.
gland, on the posterior aspect. - When the supply of calcium in blood diminishes to unhealthy
C. On the lateral thyroid gland, on the levels, the parathyroid gland motivates the secretion of a
anterior aspect. hormone that encourages the bones to release calcium
D. On the left lateral lobe of the thyroid into the bloodstream. The parathyroid Gand also regulates
gland, on the anterior aspect. the amount of phosphate in the blood by stimulating the
excretion of phosphates in the urine.
How many organ system are in the human D. There are 11 organ systems n the human
body. body? - Circulatory System
A. 12 - Digestive System
B.15 - Endocrine System
C. 9 - Integumentary System
D.11 - Lymphatic System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Reproductive System
- Respiratory System
- Skeletal System
- Urinary System
Which element or structure within the B. Cilia.
respiratory system is responsible for - The cilia are the tiny hairs in the respiratory system that
removing foreign matter from the lungs? are responsible for removing reign matter from the
A. Bronchial tubes lungs.
B. Cilia - The cilia are located within the bronchial tubes, but it is
C. Trachea the cilia that have the responsibility for removing
D. Alveoli inappropriate materials before they enter the lungs.
Organized from highest to lowest, what C. The order of hierarchy of human body structures is as
is the hierarchy of the human body's follows:
structures is as follows: - Organism
- Organism, organ systems, organs, tissues. - Organ systems
Which of the following comes next? - Organs
A. Organs, cells, tissues, molecules, atoms - Tissues
B. Organ system, organism, organ, cells, - Cells
tissues, atoms, molecules - Molecules
C. Organism, organ system, organs, tissues, - Atoms
cells, molecules, atoms Muscles are types of tissues, so muscles do not have a
D. Organism, organ, cells, tissues, molecules, separate place in the hierarchy but instead fall within the
atoms types of tissues.
, THE NEXT TWO QUESTIONS ARE BASED
B. 44.90
ON THE PERIODIC TABLE
79.9-35 = 44.90
On average, how many neutrons does
one atom of bromine(Br) have?
Atomic # - 35
Atomic mass -
79.9
A. 35
B. 44.90
C. 45
D. 79.90
On average, how many protons does one
A. 30
atom of zinc (Zn) have?
The number of protons is the same for every atom of a
Atomic # - 30
given element and is the elements's atomic number; in this
Atomic mass - 65.39
case 30 for Zinc (Zn).
A. 30
B.35
C. 35.99
D.65.39
Which statement below correctly describes
B.In the lungs, oxygen is transported from the air to the
the movement of molecules in the
blood through the process of diffusion.
body and/or in relation to the external
In which molecules passively move from an area of high
environment?
concentration to low concentration.
A. Osmosis is the movement of a
Specifically, the alveolar membranes withdraw the oxygen
solution from and area of low solute
form the air in the lungs into the bloodstream.
concentration to an area of high solute
concentration.
B.Diffusion is the process in the lungs
- Osmosis is the passive movement of a water from an area
by which oxygen is transported from the
of low solute concentration to an area of higher solute
air to the blood.
concentration through a permeable membrane.
C. Dissipation is the transport of
- Reverse osmosis is the active transport of water opposite
molecules across a semipermeable
the concentration gradient from an area of low solute
membrane from an area of low
concentration to high solute concentration.
concentration to high concentration,
- Dissipation is a more general reference of the spread or
requiring energy.
loss of energy.
D.Reverse osmosis is the movement of
molecules in a solution from an area of
high concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Which gland is responsible for the
A. The parathyroid glands
regulation of calcium levels?
The parathyroid glands are four small glands that isa on top of
A. the parathyroid glands
the thyroid gland and regulate calcium levels by secreting
B.the pituitary gland
parathyroid hormone.
C. the adrenal glands
The hormone regulates the amount of calcium and
D.the pancreas
magnesium that is excreted by the kidneys into the urine.
ATI TEAS PRACTICE TEST Science
Terms in this set (159)
The first four steps on the scientific method B. Analyze the results.
are as follows:
I. Identify the problem. - There are six steps in the scientific process. The results of step
II.Ask questions. four must be analyzed before reaching the final step. "Develop
III. Develop a hypothesis. a conclusion."
Iv. Collect data and experiment on that
data.
Which of the following is the fifth step in
the scientific method?
A. Observe the data.
B. Analyze the results.
C. Measure the data.
D.Develop a conclusion.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding B. Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative
data. the use of qualitative and quantitative data
in scientific research? The two types of measurement important in science are
A. Quantitative data is collected through qualitative (When a numerical result is used) and
qualitative numerical measurements. (when descriptions or qualities are reported).
B.Quantitative data is more accurate than - Qualitative data is collected through observation and
qualitative data. interviews, and focuses on the informant's behavior and
C. Qualitative data is focused on perspectives.
perspectives and behavior.
D.Qualitative data is collected through
observation and interviews.
,THE NEXT QUESTION REFERS TO THE C.
FOLLOWING GRAPHICS: The chart shows two specific changes: snowfall levels from
The chart above shows the average November to April and sunny days from November to April.
snowfall in inches for a two on Michigan's
Upper Peninsula, during the months
November through April. Which of the
following can be concluded based on the
information that is provided in the chart?
A. April is not a good month to go skiing
in the Upper Peninsula.
B.Snowfall blocks the sunshine reduces the
number of sunny days.
C.The fewest sunny days occur in
the months with the heaviest
snowfall.
D. There is no connection between
the amount of snowfall and the number of
sunny days.
Which of the following statements correctly D. The epiglottis covers the trachea during swelling,
thus describes the function of the corresponding preventing food from entering the airway.
physiologic structure?
- The trachea (windpipe) is cylindrical portion of the reparatory
A. The trachea connects the throat and the tract that joins the larynx with the lungs.
stomach, encouraging food to follow this - The esophagus connects the throat and the stomach. When
path through contractions. a person swallows, the esophagus contracts to force the food
B. The esophagus is the cylindrical portion down into
the stomach. The esophagus secretes mucus for of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx
lubrication.
with the lungs. - The diaphragm is a muscle that controls the height of the
C. the diaphragm is a muscle that controls thoracic cavity, increasing the height on contraction
the height of the thoracic cavity, decreasing (inspiration), and decreasing the height on
relaxation the height on contraction, and increasing the (expiration).
height on relaxation causing expiration.
D. The epiglottis covers the trachea
during swallowing, preventing food from
entering the airway.
Which of the following is an example of the
B. The pads that support the vertebrae are made up
location and function of cartilage int he
of cartilage.
body?
- Cartilage, a strong form of connective tissue, cushions ad
supports the joints. Cartilage also makes up the larynx and
A. The dense connective tissue that
the outer ear.
comprises the better part of the
- Bone is a form of connective tissue that comprises the
structural skeleton.
better part of the skeleton. It includes both organic and
B. The supportive pads that
inorganic substances.
provide cushion at joints, such as
- Tendons connect the muscles to other structures of the
between the vertebrae of the spinal
body, typically bones. Tendons can increase and decrease
cord.
in length as the bones move.
C.The connective structure made of fibrous
- Fat is a combination of lipids; in humans, fat forms a
collagen that connects muscles and bones,
layer beneath the skin and on the outside of the internal
such as the connection of the patella to the
organs.
quadricep.
D. The layer beneath the skin
and on the outside of internal organs
that provides cushioning and
protection.
,Two criteria for classifying epithelial tissue C. Cell layers and cell shape are the criteria for classifying
are: epithelial tissue.
A. Cell type and cell function
B. Cell shape and cell type - Cell layers refers to the amount of cells that separate
C. Cell layers and cell shape the basement membrane from the surface, such as a simple
D. Cell function and cell layers single layer, a stratified layer (2 or more), or a
pseudostratfied layer.
- Cell shapes refer to the shape of the outer cells and can be
squamous, columnar or cuboidal.
Where is the parathyroid gland located? A. The parathyroid gland is located on the lateral lobes of the
A. On the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland, thyroid gland in the neck, on the posterior aspect.
on the posterior aspect.
B. On the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid - It is part of the endocrine system.
gland, on the posterior aspect. - When the supply of calcium in blood diminishes to unhealthy
C. On the lateral thyroid gland, on the levels, the parathyroid gland motivates the secretion of a
anterior aspect. hormone that encourages the bones to release calcium
D. On the left lateral lobe of the thyroid into the bloodstream. The parathyroid Gand also regulates
gland, on the anterior aspect. the amount of phosphate in the blood by stimulating the
excretion of phosphates in the urine.
How many organ system are in the human D. There are 11 organ systems n the human
body. body? - Circulatory System
A. 12 - Digestive System
B.15 - Endocrine System
C. 9 - Integumentary System
D.11 - Lymphatic System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Reproductive System
- Respiratory System
- Skeletal System
- Urinary System
Which element or structure within the B. Cilia.
respiratory system is responsible for - The cilia are the tiny hairs in the respiratory system that
removing foreign matter from the lungs? are responsible for removing reign matter from the
A. Bronchial tubes lungs.
B. Cilia - The cilia are located within the bronchial tubes, but it is
C. Trachea the cilia that have the responsibility for removing
D. Alveoli inappropriate materials before they enter the lungs.
Organized from highest to lowest, what C. The order of hierarchy of human body structures is as
is the hierarchy of the human body's follows:
structures is as follows: - Organism
- Organism, organ systems, organs, tissues. - Organ systems
Which of the following comes next? - Organs
A. Organs, cells, tissues, molecules, atoms - Tissues
B. Organ system, organism, organ, cells, - Cells
tissues, atoms, molecules - Molecules
C. Organism, organ system, organs, tissues, - Atoms
cells, molecules, atoms Muscles are types of tissues, so muscles do not have a
D. Organism, organ, cells, tissues, molecules, separate place in the hierarchy but instead fall within the
atoms types of tissues.
, THE NEXT TWO QUESTIONS ARE BASED
B. 44.90
ON THE PERIODIC TABLE
79.9-35 = 44.90
On average, how many neutrons does
one atom of bromine(Br) have?
Atomic # - 35
Atomic mass -
79.9
A. 35
B. 44.90
C. 45
D. 79.90
On average, how many protons does one
A. 30
atom of zinc (Zn) have?
The number of protons is the same for every atom of a
Atomic # - 30
given element and is the elements's atomic number; in this
Atomic mass - 65.39
case 30 for Zinc (Zn).
A. 30
B.35
C. 35.99
D.65.39
Which statement below correctly describes
B.In the lungs, oxygen is transported from the air to the
the movement of molecules in the
blood through the process of diffusion.
body and/or in relation to the external
In which molecules passively move from an area of high
environment?
concentration to low concentration.
A. Osmosis is the movement of a
Specifically, the alveolar membranes withdraw the oxygen
solution from and area of low solute
form the air in the lungs into the bloodstream.
concentration to an area of high solute
concentration.
B.Diffusion is the process in the lungs
- Osmosis is the passive movement of a water from an area
by which oxygen is transported from the
of low solute concentration to an area of higher solute
air to the blood.
concentration through a permeable membrane.
C. Dissipation is the transport of
- Reverse osmosis is the active transport of water opposite
molecules across a semipermeable
the concentration gradient from an area of low solute
membrane from an area of low
concentration to high solute concentration.
concentration to high concentration,
- Dissipation is a more general reference of the spread or
requiring energy.
loss of energy.
D.Reverse osmosis is the movement of
molecules in a solution from an area of
high concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Which gland is responsible for the
A. The parathyroid glands
regulation of calcium levels?
The parathyroid glands are four small glands that isa on top of
A. the parathyroid glands
the thyroid gland and regulate calcium levels by secreting
B.the pituitary gland
parathyroid hormone.
C. the adrenal glands
The hormone regulates the amount of calcium and
D.the pancreas
magnesium that is excreted by the kidneys into the urine.
