ATI TEAS 7 Science Practice Questions Set 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta?
A. Left ventricle
B. Right ventricle
C. Left atrium
D. Right atrium
2. What is the primary function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
A. Conduct air to the larynx
B. Facilitate gas exchange
C. Filter air
D. Produce sound
3. Which hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates growth?
A. Growth hormone
B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone
4. What structure in the kidney collects urine before it enters the ureter?
A. Renal pelvis
B. Glomerulus
C. Proximal tubule
D. Loop of Henle
5. Which part of the brain regulates emotions and memory?
A. Limbic system
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
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, D. Thalamus
6. What type of tissue covers the surfaces of organs?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
7. Which bone forms the thigh?
A. Femur
B. Tibia
C. Fibula
D. Humerus
8. What is the primary function of white blood cells?
A. Defend against pathogens
B. Transport oxygen
C. Clot blood
D. Carry nutrients
9. Which structure connects the femur to the tibia?
A. Ligament
B. Tendon
C. Muscle
D. Cartilage
10. What is the primary role of the duodenum in digestion?
A. Neutralize stomach acid
B. Store food
C. Produce bile
D. Absorb water
11. Which gland produces melatonin to regulate sleep?
A. Pineal gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Thyroid gland
D. Adrenal gland
12. What is the primary function of the hippocampus?
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, A. Form and store memories
B. Regulate breathing
C. Process visual input
D. Control movement
13. Which blood vessel returns deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
A. Vena cava
B. Aorta
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Pulmonary vein
14. What type of joint allows rotation, such as in the neck?
A. Pivot joint
B. Hinge joint
C. Ball-and-socket joint
D. Gliding joint
15. Which blood component initiates the clotting process?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. White blood cells
D. Plasma
16. What is the function of the pleural membranes?
A. Reduce friction around the lungs
B. Produce mucus
C. Facilitate gas exchange
D. Filter air
17. Which organ emulsifies fats during digestion?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gallbladder
D. Stomach
18. What molecule is the primary energy carrier in cells?
A. ATP
B. Glucose
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta?
A. Left ventricle
B. Right ventricle
C. Left atrium
D. Right atrium
2. What is the primary function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
A. Conduct air to the larynx
B. Facilitate gas exchange
C. Filter air
D. Produce sound
3. Which hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates growth?
A. Growth hormone
B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone
4. What structure in the kidney collects urine before it enters the ureter?
A. Renal pelvis
B. Glomerulus
C. Proximal tubule
D. Loop of Henle
5. Which part of the brain regulates emotions and memory?
A. Limbic system
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
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, D. Thalamus
6. What type of tissue covers the surfaces of organs?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
7. Which bone forms the thigh?
A. Femur
B. Tibia
C. Fibula
D. Humerus
8. What is the primary function of white blood cells?
A. Defend against pathogens
B. Transport oxygen
C. Clot blood
D. Carry nutrients
9. Which structure connects the femur to the tibia?
A. Ligament
B. Tendon
C. Muscle
D. Cartilage
10. What is the primary role of the duodenum in digestion?
A. Neutralize stomach acid
B. Store food
C. Produce bile
D. Absorb water
11. Which gland produces melatonin to regulate sleep?
A. Pineal gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Thyroid gland
D. Adrenal gland
12. What is the primary function of the hippocampus?
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, A. Form and store memories
B. Regulate breathing
C. Process visual input
D. Control movement
13. Which blood vessel returns deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
A. Vena cava
B. Aorta
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Pulmonary vein
14. What type of joint allows rotation, such as in the neck?
A. Pivot joint
B. Hinge joint
C. Ball-and-socket joint
D. Gliding joint
15. Which blood component initiates the clotting process?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. White blood cells
D. Plasma
16. What is the function of the pleural membranes?
A. Reduce friction around the lungs
B. Produce mucus
C. Facilitate gas exchange
D. Filter air
17. Which organ emulsifies fats during digestion?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gallbladder
D. Stomach
18. What molecule is the primary energy carrier in cells?
A. ATP
B. Glucose
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