ATI TEAS Test 2022: Science

Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system? A. Pumping blood throughout the body to provide tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen. B. Removing toxins and waste from the blood. C. Transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. D. Transporting important hormones released from glands to their sites of action Which item below is not a disease of the digestive system? A. Crohn's disease B. Diabetes C. Ulcerative Colitis D. Diverticulitis Which item below best describes the primary function of the nervous system? A. The nervous system is the center of communication. B. The Bergius system is primarily responsible for helping the body breathe. C. The nervous system transports blood throughout the body. D. The nervous system helps the body breakdown food. Which of the following is NOT an element of the respiratory system? A. Ribs B. Trachea C. Diaphragm D. Alveoli Which of the following cells is not part of the immune system? A. Neurons B. Dendritic cells C. Macrophages D. Mast cells Which of the following is not one of the major types of bones In the body? A. Dense bone B. Long bone C. Short bone D. Irregular bone Which Of the following bone type is embedded in tendons? A. Long bones B. Sesamoid bones C. Flat bones D. Vertical bones Which of the following is not a product of respiration? A. Carbon dioxide B. Water C. Oxygen D. ATP Of the following, the blood vessel containing the least- oxygenated blood is: A. The aorta B. The vena cava C. The pulmonary artery D. The capillaries Which layer of the heart contains striated muscle fibers for contraction of the heart? A. Pericardium B. Epicardium C. Endocardium D. Myocardium Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood back to the heart? A. Pulmonary vein B. Pulmonary artery C. Aorta D. Superior vena cava Which part of the cell is often called the "cell power house" because it provides energy for cellular functions? A. Nucleus B. Cell membrane C. Mitochondria D. Cytoplasm What functions do ribosomes serve within the cell? A. Cell movement B. Aid in protein synthesis C. Help protect the cell from its environment D. Have enzymes that help with digestion What is the most likely reason that cells differentiate? A. To avoid looking like all the cells around them B. So that simple, non specialized cells can become highly specialized cells C. So that multicellular organisms will remain the same size D. No apparent reason How is meiosis similar from mitosis? Correct Answer- Both occur in humans, animals, and plants How do DNA and RNA function together as part of the human genome? The majority of nutrie