TEAS Science Practice Tests 2022

TEAS Science Practice Tests 2022 The movement of food through the intestines is known as: A. Peristalsis B. Ileum translation C. Microvilli propulsion D. Flexure propulsion Peristalsis The enzyme maltase does the following: A. Breaks down lactose to glucose B. Turns glucose into maltose C. Breaks down maltose to glucose D. Turns glucose into lactose Breaks down maltose to glucose High levels of bilirubin in the blood stream can result in: A. Uric acid overexposure B. Jaundice C. Bile salt production D. Hepatic mutation Jaundice The symbol B on the periodic table stands for: A. Beryllium B. Boron C. Barium D. Berkelium Boron The symbol Mn on the periodic table stands for: A. Magnesium B. Molybdenum C. Manganese D. Margon Manganese The symbol Ca on the periodic table stands for: A. Calcium B. Carbon C. Cobalt D. Chlorine Calcium The symbol Br on the periodic table stands for: A. Beryllium B. Boron C. Barium D. Bromine Bromine Vinegar is also known as: A. Acetic acid B. Acetone acid C. Sulfuric acid D. Ascorbic acid Acetic acid A Lewis acid is a/an ____ pair acceptor. A. Neutron B. Proton C. Electron D. Ion Electron _____ reactions produce heat. A. Endothermic B. Exothermic C. Hydrogen D. Buffered Exothermic Which of the following match the definition:The pressure (P) is inversely proportional to the volume (V) of a gas. A. Archimedes' principle B. Charles' law C. Boyle's law D. Anderson's principle Boyle's law The combination of sodium and chlorine to form NaCL is considered a/an ___ bond. A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Hydrogen D. Metallic Ionic Outer shell electrons are known as ______ electrons. A. Hybrid B. Valence C. Vector D. Transitional Valence Forces can be indicated on graph paper by the use of _____. A. Empirical rules B. Interaction coefficients C. Variables D. Vectors Vectors P1V1 = P2V2 represents: A. Archimedes' principle B. Charles' law C. Boyle's law D. Anderson's principle Boyle's law Which of the following is not considered a primary color of light? A. Green B. Blue C. Red D. Yellow Yellow The unit of charge is called the _____. A. Newton B. Coulomb C. Joule D. Watt Coulomb A/An ______ is a device specifically designed to measure current. A. Ammeter B. Cyclotron C. Resistor D. Capacitor Ammeter 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 Fibula and Tibia _____ is the current flow of one coulomb per second. A. Ampere B. Joule C. Watt D. Kilowatt Ampere When the chromosomes line up in mitosis this is known as which phase? A. Telophase B. Anaphase C. Metaphase D. Prophase Metaphase Which cellular organelle contains enzymes that are considered digestive? A. Golgi Apparatus B. Lysosomes C. Nucleus D. Ribosomes Lysosomes Organs repair themselves through a process of? A. Meiosis B. Mitosis C. Cellular differentiation D. Transformation Mitosis 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 Lock and Key model 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. Enzymes are destroyed during chemical reactions 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. Prostaglandins can only constrict blood vessels Cholesterol that is known as (LDL) stands for: A. Low-density lipoproteins B. Low-density lysosomes C. Level-density lipoproteins D. Level-density lysosomes Low-density lipoproteins Hardening of the arteries is known as: A. Atheriosclerosis B. Venous narrowing C. Micro-circulation D. Hypertension Atheriosclerosis The top number on a blood pressure reading indicates: A. Diastolic pressure B. Transient pressure C. Optimum pressure D. Systolic pressure Systolic pressure Litmus paper that is blue will turn/stay _____ in the presence of a strong base. A. Orange B. Red C. Blue D. Green Blue Breathing properly requires the presence of what compound that affects surface tension of alveoli in the lungs? A. Potassium B. Plasma C. Surfactant D. Sodium Chloride Surfactant Which of the following is not considered a function of the kidneys? A. Secretion B. Reabsorption C. Transport D. Filtration Transport The functional unit of the kidney is known as? A. Medulla B. Glomerulus C. Pyramid D. Nephron Nephron 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 PV= knT or PV=RnT Which of the following is not considered a characteristic or property of a gas? A. Volume B. Mass C. Pressure D. Particles Particles Which of the following is described in the definition: An object immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object? A. Archimedes' principle B. Charles' law C. Boyle's law D. Anderson's principle Archimedes' principle Liquids that evaporate quickly are known as _____ liquids. A. Viscous B. Volatile C. Evaporative D. Transient Volatile High frequency sound waves are known as: A. Fundamental waves B. Overtones C. Consonance waves D. Dissonance waves Overtones The first American to win a Nobel Prize was ______ for measuring the speed of light. A. Albert Einstein B. Albert Michelson C. Grimaldi D. Thomas Young Albert Michelson What anatomical structure connects the stomach and the mouth? A. Trachea B. Spinal column C. Hepatic duct D. Esophagus Esophagus Which of the following is considered a component of lipids? A. Plasma cells B. Fatty acids C. Nucleic acids D. Zinc fatty acids Down's syndrome affects chromosome ____. A. 13 B. 15 C. 21 D. 23 21 Blood enters the lungs from which chamber of the heart? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle Right ventricle 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 Liver Which of the following is not considered a type of radiation ray? A. Gamma B. Beta C. Alpha D. Infrared Infrared A molecule of hemoglobin can hold how many molecules of oxygen in the blood for transport? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 4 Which of the following best describes the biomechanics of breathing? A. Pump handle motion B. Lever action C. Inspiration D. Expiration Pump handle motion Animals that eat meat almost exclusively are known as: A. Herbivores B. Carnivores C. Arthropods D. Prolific organisms Carnivores The physical expressions of a gene are known as an organism's: A. Transcription B. Genotype C. Phenotype D. Translation Phenotype A ball is traveling at a constant velocity of 50 m/s and has been traveling for over 2 minutes. What is the ball's acceleration? A. 0 B. 25 m/s C. 25 m/s D. 50 m/s2 0 Neurons connect together at a ______. A. Synergy B. Terminal site C. Docking station D. Synapse Synapse Which of the following is another word for the kneecap in the human body? A. Pisiform B. Meniscus C. Popliteal bursa D. Patella Patella Which of the following describes the shoulder joint? A. Ball and socket joint B. Saddle joint C. Hinge joint D. Pivot joint Ball and socket joint The organ of Corti is found in what area of the body? A. Mouth B. Ear C. Nose D. Lungs Ear The condition of rickets is associated with a deficiency in which vitamin? A. A B. C C. D D. Z D A steroid is considered a ______. A. Lipid B. Protein C. Enzyme D. Weak acid Lipid The X cranial nerve is the ____ nerve. A. Abducens B. Hypoglossal C. Facial D. Vagus Vagus 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 11.2-12.0 Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the systemic circulation? A. Left Atrium B. Right Atrium C. Left Ventricle D. Right Ventricle Left Ventricle Which of the following formulas indicates Newton's second law of motion? A. F = ma B. F = mva C. v = d/t D. p = mv F = ma