WISCONSIN TEAS EXAM SCIENCE & READING PRACTICE QUESTIONS – EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biological Sciences
Chemistry Basics
Scientific Reasoning
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary in Context
Informational Text Analysis
Data Interpretation
Experimental Design
Critical Thinking Skills
INTRODUCTION
,This assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the TEAS Science and Reading
sections by evaluating essential academic and clinical reasoning skills required for entry
into nursing and allied health programs. The exam measures understanding of scientific
concepts, interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to analyze written passages
effectively. Questions are structured in multiple-choice format, including scenario-based
applications that reflect real-world healthcare and academic environments. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and comprehension of complex
texts, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for standardized testing environments and
future healthcare education demands.*
SECTION ONE (QUESTIONS 1–50)
Question 1
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP in the cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi apparatus
,🟢 Correct Answer: C. Mitochondria
🔴 Explanation: Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration.
Question 2
What is the main function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Transport oxygen
C. Produce hormones
D. Clot blood
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Transport oxygen
🔴 Explanation: Red blood cells carry oxygen via hemoglobin.
Question 3
Which reading strategy involves finding the main idea quickly?
A. Skimming
B. Annotating
C. Summarizing
D. Outlining
, 🟢 Correct Answer: A. Skimming
🔴 Explanation: Skimming helps identify general meaning quickly.
Question 4
Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Nitrogen
🔴 Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.
Question 5
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
A. Filter blood
B. Exchange gases
C. Produce mucus
D. Store oxygen
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biological Sciences
Chemistry Basics
Scientific Reasoning
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary in Context
Informational Text Analysis
Data Interpretation
Experimental Design
Critical Thinking Skills
INTRODUCTION
,This assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the TEAS Science and Reading
sections by evaluating essential academic and clinical reasoning skills required for entry
into nursing and allied health programs. The exam measures understanding of scientific
concepts, interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to analyze written passages
effectively. Questions are structured in multiple-choice format, including scenario-based
applications that reflect real-world healthcare and academic environments. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and comprehension of complex
texts, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for standardized testing environments and
future healthcare education demands.*
SECTION ONE (QUESTIONS 1–50)
Question 1
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP in the cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi apparatus
,🟢 Correct Answer: C. Mitochondria
🔴 Explanation: Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration.
Question 2
What is the main function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Transport oxygen
C. Produce hormones
D. Clot blood
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Transport oxygen
🔴 Explanation: Red blood cells carry oxygen via hemoglobin.
Question 3
Which reading strategy involves finding the main idea quickly?
A. Skimming
B. Annotating
C. Summarizing
D. Outlining
, 🟢 Correct Answer: A. Skimming
🔴 Explanation: Skimming helps identify general meaning quickly.
Question 4
Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Nitrogen
🔴 Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.
Question 5
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
A. Filter blood
B. Exchange gases
C. Produce mucus
D. Store oxygen
