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ATI-TEAS Practice Tests la
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What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway?
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a) trachea
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b) esophagus
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c) diagram
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d) epiglottis
(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) epiglottis
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"the epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing, thus preventing food from entering
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the airway"
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?= aka the windpipe
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- is a cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS Trachea
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?= connects the throat to the stomach
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- when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food down into the stomach
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- like other structures in the respiratory system, this structure secretes mucus for
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lubrication
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS Esophagus
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Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae?
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a) bone
b) cartilage
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c) tendon
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d) fat
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) cartilage
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?
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a) neck
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b) back
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c) side
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d) brain
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) neck
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Which element w/in the respiratory system is responsible for removing foreign matter
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from the lungs?
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a) bronchial tubes
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b) cilia
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c) trachea
d) alveoli
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) cilia
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(READ STARRED BULLET POINT****)
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- the cilia are the tiny hairs in the respiratory system that are responsible for removing
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foreign matter from the lungs
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**the cilia are located within the BRONCHIAL TUES, BUT it is the cilia that have the
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responsibility for removing inappropriate materials b4 they enter the lungs**
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Organized from high to low, the hierarchy of the human body's structure is as follows:
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organism, organ system, organs, tissues
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Which of the following comes next?
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a) molecules
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b) atoms
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c) cells
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d) muscle
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) cells
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after cells comes molecules & then atoms
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On average, how many neutrons does one atom of bromine (Br) have?
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NOTE:
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- atomic #= 35
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- atomic mass= 79.9
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a) 35
b) 44.90
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c) 45
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d) 79.90
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) 44.90
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to determine the number of neutrons (n), subtract the atomic number (35) from the
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atomic mass (79.9)
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79.9 - 35 = 44.90
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On average, how many protons does one atom of zinc (Zn) have?
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NOTE:
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- atomic # = 30
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- atomic mass = 65.39
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a) 30 la
b) 35
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c) 35.39
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d) 65.39
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) 30
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- The number of protons is the atomic number
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- The number of protons is the same for every atom of a given element
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What is the name of the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the
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air to the blood?
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a) osmosis
b) diffusion
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c) dissipation
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d) reverse osmosis
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) diffusion
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cannot be osmosis- osmosis is the movement of a solution from an area of low conc to
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an area of higher conc through a permeable membrane
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cannot be dissipation- dissipation is any wasteful consumption or use
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cannot be reverse osmosis- a process for purifying a solution by forcing it through a
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membrane that blocks only certain pollutants
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Which gland is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels?
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a) parathyroid glands
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b) thyroid glands
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c) adrenal glands
d) pancreas
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) parathyroid glands
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"The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands that sit on top of the thyroid gland and
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regulate calcium levels by secreting parathyroid hormone. The hormone regulates the
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amount of CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM that is excreted by the KIDNEYS into the URINE"
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Which secretion of the digestive system is responsible for water reabsorption?
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a) large intestine
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b) duodenum
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c) small intestine
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d) gallbladder
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) large intestine
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- reabsorption of water into body to form solid waste**
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- allows for absorption of vit K
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Which of the following describes one responsibility of the integumentary system?
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a) distributing vital substances (such as nutrients) throughout the body
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b) blocking pathogens that cause diseases
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c) sending leaked fluids from the cardiovascular system back to the blood vessels
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d) storing bodily hormones that influence gender traits
(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) blocking pathogens that cause diseases
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"The integumetnary system includes skin, hair, & mucous membranes, all of which are
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responsible (in part) for blocking disease-causing pathogens from entering the blood
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stream"
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IT CANNOT be A b/c the circulatory system distributes vital substances through the
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body
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IT CANNOT be C b/c the lymphatic system sends leaked fluids from the cardiovascular
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system back to the blood vessels
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IT CANNOT be D b/c the reproductive system stores bodily hormones that influence
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gender traits
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When are the parasympathetic nerves active w/in the nervous system?
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When an individual....
a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement
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b) feels pain or heat
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c) is either talking or walking
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d) is either resting or eating
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) when an individual is either resting or eating
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When are the sympathetic nerves active w/in the nervous system?
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When an individual....
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a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement
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b) feels pain or heat
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c) is either talking or walking
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d) is either resting or eating
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) when an individual experiences a strong emotion,
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such as fear or excitement
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ATI-TEAS Practice Tests la
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What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway?
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a) trachea
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b) esophagus
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c) diagram
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d) epiglottis
(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) epiglottis
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"the epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing, thus preventing food from entering
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the airway"
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?= aka the windpipe
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- is a cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS Trachea
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?= connects the throat to the stomach
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- when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food down into the stomach
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- like other structures in the respiratory system, this structure secretes mucus for
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lubrication
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS Esophagus
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Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae?
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a) bone
b) cartilage
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c) tendon
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d) fat
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) cartilage
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?
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a) neck
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b) back
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c) side
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d) brain
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) neck
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Which element w/in the respiratory system is responsible for removing foreign matter
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from the lungs?
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a) bronchial tubes
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b) cilia
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c) trachea
d) alveoli
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) cilia
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(READ STARRED BULLET POINT****)
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- the cilia are the tiny hairs in the respiratory system that are responsible for removing
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foreign matter from the lungs
la
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**the cilia are located within the BRONCHIAL TUES, BUT it is the cilia that have the
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responsibility for removing inappropriate materials b4 they enter the lungs**
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Organized from high to low, the hierarchy of the human body's structure is as follows:
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organism, organ system, organs, tissues
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Which of the following comes next?
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a) molecules
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b) atoms
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c) cells
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d) muscle
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) cells
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after cells comes molecules & then atoms
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On average, how many neutrons does one atom of bromine (Br) have?
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NOTE:
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- atomic #= 35
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- atomic mass= 79.9
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a) 35
b) 44.90
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c) 45
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d) 79.90
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) 44.90
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to determine the number of neutrons (n), subtract the atomic number (35) from the
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atomic mass (79.9)
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79.9 - 35 = 44.90
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On average, how many protons does one atom of zinc (Zn) have?
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NOTE:
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- atomic # = 30
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- atomic mass = 65.39
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a) 30 la
b) 35
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c) 35.39
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d) 65.39
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) 30
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- The number of protons is the atomic number
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- The number of protons is the same for every atom of a given element
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What is the name of the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the
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air to the blood?
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a) osmosis
b) diffusion
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c) dissipation
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d) reverse osmosis
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) diffusion
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cannot be osmosis- osmosis is the movement of a solution from an area of low conc to
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an area of higher conc through a permeable membrane
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cannot be dissipation- dissipation is any wasteful consumption or use
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cannot be reverse osmosis- a process for purifying a solution by forcing it through a
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membrane that blocks only certain pollutants
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la
Which gland is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels?
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a) parathyroid glands
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b) thyroid glands
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c) adrenal glands
d) pancreas
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) parathyroid glands
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"The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands that sit on top of the thyroid gland and
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regulate calcium levels by secreting parathyroid hormone. The hormone regulates the
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amount of CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM that is excreted by the KIDNEYS into the URINE"
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la
Which secretion of the digestive system is responsible for water reabsorption?
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a) large intestine
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b) duodenum
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c) small intestine
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d) gallbladder
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) large intestine
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LI main functions: la
- reabsorption of water into body to form solid waste**
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- allows for absorption of vit K
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Which of the following describes one responsibility of the integumentary system?
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a) distributing vital substances (such as nutrients) throughout the body
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Sp
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b) blocking pathogens that cause diseases
la
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c) sending leaked fluids from the cardiovascular system back to the blood vessels
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Sp
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d) storing bodily hormones that influence gender traits
(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS b) blocking pathogens that cause diseases
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"The integumetnary system includes skin, hair, & mucous membranes, all of which are
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responsible (in part) for blocking disease-causing pathogens from entering the blood
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stream"
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IT CANNOT be A b/c the circulatory system distributes vital substances through the
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body
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IT CANNOT be C b/c the lymphatic system sends leaked fluids from the cardiovascular
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system back to the blood vessels
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IT CANNOT be D b/c the reproductive system stores bodily hormones that influence
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gender traits
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When are the parasympathetic nerves active w/in the nervous system?
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When an individual....
a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement
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b) feels pain or heat
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c) is either talking or walking
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d) is either resting or eating
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS d) when an individual is either resting or eating
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When are the sympathetic nerves active w/in the nervous system?
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When an individual....
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a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement
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b) feels pain or heat
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c) is either talking or walking
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d) is either resting or eating
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(Test 1) - CORRECT ANSWER IS a) when an individual experiences a strong emotion,
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such as fear or excitement
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