ATI TEAS 6 Study Guide - Compiled 2022 All sections covered

What muscle movement has synapses in the spinal cord rather than the brain? - reflex arc Trypsinogen, an enzyme secreted by the pancreas, is activated into trypsin in the duodenum by which enzyme? - Enterokinanse In a chemical reaction: sulfuric acid + substance x= salt+water+carbon dioxide. What could substance X be? - Sodium cabonate A ball is tied to a pole with a rope and is moving in a circle with constant speed. Which of these statements about the ball is true? - There is force acting toward the center of the circle What makes up a molecule of fat? - three molecules of fatty acid and one molecule of glycerol Enzymes are that work best at ph or temp. - biological catalysts, optimum Which of the statements regarding the process of fermentation is true? - It is an example of an anaerobic process where yeast acts on a sugar solution to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol. Which of the statements regarding the "oxygen debt" created during heavy exercise is true? - Oxygen debt is created due to build up of lactic acid in the muscles, which needs a higher level of oxygen to be oxidized. Which of these statements regarding facilitated diffusion across a cell membrane is true? - It is a kind of passive transport that requires transmembrane/carrier proteins. Fill in the blank: The hepatic portal vein carries , blood from the to the . - de oxygenated, nutrient rich, intestines, liver On each side of the body, the brachiocephalic veins are formed by the union of which two veins? - Internal jugular veins and subclavian veins Large lymphatic trunks unite to form which two main vessels of the lymphatic system? - right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct Which of these is not a lymphatic organ? - liver Which is not part of the central nervous system? - cranial nerves Which is known as the pacemaker of the heart? - SA node Which valve is found between the left atrium and the left ventricle? - mitral (bicuspid) valve PMAT (Pass my anatomy test) mitosis mnemonic - prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase ATGC (at the golf course) DNA sequencing mnemonic - Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine Which element is essential for the normal production of the hormone thyroxine? - iodine Vitamin A, also known as , is a vitamin. Its deficiency can lead to . - retinol, fat soluble, night blindness What is an example of protein related malnutrition? - Kwashiokor Food moves in the gastrointestinal tract by which of these processes? - peristalsis of the circular and longitudinal muscles What is the function of amylase? - Breaks down starch & glycogen (carbs) into disaccharides (simple sugars) Which of these statements regarding the gastrointestinal tract is false? - Villi present in the large intestine absorbs water and mineral salts. What is the lifespan and breakdown of red blood cells? - 4 months, bilirubin Maturation and development of T cells takes place in which region? - Thymus gland Which of these statements is false regarding blood cells? - mature red blood cells are bi-concave discs that have a central nucleus and long life span During inhalation, what changes occur in the diaphragm? - The diaphragm muscles contract or tighten and the diaphragm moves downward. The volume of air that remains present in the lungs, even after forceful expiration/exhalation is called and is about liters. - residual volume, 1.2 liters Which pyrimidine base is only found in RNA? - Uracil Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive disorder. Knowing this information, what are the chances that a child will not have the recessive allele if both of his parents are carriers? - 25% If someone is lying belly-down, their positioning is said to be what? - prone Which of the statements is true for boiling but not true for evaporation - It takes place at a specific temperature How does an impurity affect the melting point and boiling point of a substance? - Impurity raises the boiling point and lowers the melting point. Which of these statements regarding isotopes is not true? - Isotopes of an element have the same chemical and physical properties. Which of these patterns of the periodic table is not correct? - Atomic size increases down a group and across a period Simple covalent compounds shows which of the following properties? - They are soluble in organic solvents e.g. ethanol