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This study guide covers the Science section of the NLN PAX Exam, including topics such as cell biology, human anatomy and physiology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, metabolism, ecology, and evolution. It includes exam-style questions with clear, verified answers to support effective preparation for the 2026–2027 testing cycle. The material is structured to reinforce scientific knowledge, analytical thinking, and exam readiness, helping nursing applicants achieve an A+ grade.

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NLN-PAX Science questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade

waxy epidermis
- correct answer An example of adaptation to prevent water loss in plants



Reproductive
- correct answer Which human body system does meiosis take place in



earthworm
- correct answer Which of these organisms have the most complex digestive system



produces proteins
- correct answer Cytoplasm is important because it



l -> g
- correct answer Heat energy is absorbed in what phase



Inertia
- correct answer the property of matter by which it retains its state of rest or its velocity along a straight
line so long as it is not acted upon by an external force.



cardiovascular system
- correct answer What organ system does NOT provide for the excretion of substances



Ectoderm
- correct answer The germ layer that gives rise to the skin and nervous system

,Stimulus
- correct answer When a drop of dilute nitric acid is added to water surrounding a hydra, the animal
draws in its tentacles. The acid is acting as a



Increase the rate of impulse transport
- correct answer The function of the myelin sheath that surrounds many neurons is to



Hormones
- correct answer Ductless glands in the human body secrete



Energy
- correct answer The calorie and kilocalorie are units of



Photons
- correct answer Quantum physics proposes that light is composed of quanta called



Wash the wound continuously with cold running water
- correct answer You cut your finger rather deeply while slicing an apple. Which action should you take
first?



calorie and joule
- correct answer Which of these pairs of units measures the same quantity?



blue-green algae
- correct answer Organism that uses nitrogen directly from the air



Toluene
- correct answer Hydrocarbon that is a member of the benzene family



2Na+Cl2->2NaCl
- correct answer Equation that best illustrates a synthesis reaction

, Genotype
- correct answer The inherited factors that are transmitted in an organism from generation to
generation are called its



Br2(g)—>Br2(s)
- correct answer Heat energy is absorbed in which of these phase changes



Difficulty in breathing
- correct answer If the medulla of the brain in a human was damaged, which of these conditions would
most likely result?



specific heat
- correct answer 1kg of solid X at 10 degrees C and 1kg of solid Y at 10 degrees C each absorbs 5 joules of
heat energy. The final temps of X and Y are 15 degrees C and 20 degrees C. Compared to X, Y must have
a lower



dissolve in water
- correct answer Which is an example of a physical property? A substances ability to



Ability to engulf bacteria
- correct answer Different types of WBC's are classified histologically, they are distinguished from one
another's base on their morphology and their



Fission
- correct answer Which process produces the energy in modern nuclear reactors



losing electrons
- correct answer Solid objects become positively charged by



Serve as prey for many other animals
- correct answer One possible reason that animals such as mice, moles, and rabbits have such rapid
rates of reproduction is that they

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