ATI TEAS SCIENCE / ATI Teas Science
QUESTIONS WITH 100+ CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADE 2023-2024
LATEST GRADEDE A+
,What does the respiratory system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Brings in
oxygen to go into the cells, and picks up carbon dioxide to be removed
from the bodyguard
What are the 7 parts of the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
1. Nose
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx (voice box)
4. Trachea (windpipe)
5. Bronchi
6. Bronchioles
7. Alveoli
What are alveoli surrounded by to allow the exchange of O2 and CO2? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Capillaries
What is cilia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny hairs in the nose and trachea
that wave particles up away and out
What is mucus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Something that keeps the air
warm and moist but also traps particles
How many alveoli does each lung have? - CORRECT ANSWER-150
million
,What does hemoglobin do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carries oxygen
through the blood
What is pleura? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sacs that surround the lungs
What is the diaphragm? - CORRECT ANSWER-The muscle at the bottom
of the thoracic cavity
What happens during inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
moves down (contracts), rib cage rises, volume of chest cavity increases,
air moves in to fill the space
What happens during exhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
moves up (relaxes), rib cage lowers, space becomes smaller, air is
pushed out of lungs
What does the medulla oblongata do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Controls
breathing
What is chronic bronchitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchi swell and
become clogged with mucus
What is emphysema? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tissues in lungs lose
elasticity; tissues can't enough O2 or get rid of enough CO2
, What is lung cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cells that do not stop
reproducing; can spread to other locations because lungs are so central
and connected to so much; survival is generally less then 5 years from
diagnosis
What is heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood vessels are
constricted, blood pressure rises, heart has to work harder, heart wears
out more quickly
What is cystic fibrosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic (recessive); lungs
can get clogged with mucous
What is mesothelioma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs become exposed
to asbestos and lose elasticity
What is elastic recoil? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability for the alveoli to
get filled with air then return to their normal shape once the air is
released
What is a spirometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-an instrument for
measuring the air capacity of the lungs
What is tidal volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of air taken in
and breathed out in a typical breath
QUESTIONS WITH 100+ CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADE 2023-2024
LATEST GRADEDE A+
,What does the respiratory system do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Brings in
oxygen to go into the cells, and picks up carbon dioxide to be removed
from the bodyguard
What are the 7 parts of the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
1. Nose
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx (voice box)
4. Trachea (windpipe)
5. Bronchi
6. Bronchioles
7. Alveoli
What are alveoli surrounded by to allow the exchange of O2 and CO2? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Capillaries
What is cilia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny hairs in the nose and trachea
that wave particles up away and out
What is mucus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Something that keeps the air
warm and moist but also traps particles
How many alveoli does each lung have? - CORRECT ANSWER-150
million
,What does hemoglobin do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carries oxygen
through the blood
What is pleura? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sacs that surround the lungs
What is the diaphragm? - CORRECT ANSWER-The muscle at the bottom
of the thoracic cavity
What happens during inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
moves down (contracts), rib cage rises, volume of chest cavity increases,
air moves in to fill the space
What happens during exhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
moves up (relaxes), rib cage lowers, space becomes smaller, air is
pushed out of lungs
What does the medulla oblongata do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Controls
breathing
What is chronic bronchitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchi swell and
become clogged with mucus
What is emphysema? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tissues in lungs lose
elasticity; tissues can't enough O2 or get rid of enough CO2
, What is lung cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cells that do not stop
reproducing; can spread to other locations because lungs are so central
and connected to so much; survival is generally less then 5 years from
diagnosis
What is heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood vessels are
constricted, blood pressure rises, heart has to work harder, heart wears
out more quickly
What is cystic fibrosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic (recessive); lungs
can get clogged with mucous
What is mesothelioma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs become exposed
to asbestos and lose elasticity
What is elastic recoil? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability for the alveoli to
get filled with air then return to their normal shape once the air is
released
What is a spirometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-an instrument for
measuring the air capacity of the lungs
What is tidal volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of air taken in
and breathed out in a typical breath
