ATI TEAS Practice Test A Questions and
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Which of the following cell types provides a waterproofing
function for the outer layers of skin?
A. Melanocytes
B. Keratinocytes
C. Merkel cells
D. Langerhans cells - Correct Answer ✅B. Keratinocytes
Keratinocytes contain the protein keratin. They are produced
in the epidermis and migrate upwards. The tight junctions
between cells prevent water entry. They eventually form a
layer of dead cells on the skin surface, which produces a
waterproofing effect.
A person is suddenly frightened. Which of the following
reactions occurs next?
A. Liver cells absorb glucose from the blood stream.
B. Blood vessels supplying skeletal muscles constrict.
, ATI TEAS Practice Test A Questions and
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C. Blood vessels supplying the intestines dilate.
D. Liver cells release glucose into the blood stream. - Correct
Answer ✅D. Liver cells release glucose into the blood
stream.
Epinephrine causes liver cells to break down glycogen, which
causes an increase in sugar in the blood stream.
Kidneys remove which of the following from the blood?
A. Platelets
B. Salts
C. Oxygen
D. Fat - Correct Answer ✅B. Salts
Salts are removed by the kidneys.
Answers (latest Update 2024) Multiple
answers test
Which of the following cell types provides a waterproofing
function for the outer layers of skin?
A. Melanocytes
B. Keratinocytes
C. Merkel cells
D. Langerhans cells - Correct Answer ✅B. Keratinocytes
Keratinocytes contain the protein keratin. They are produced
in the epidermis and migrate upwards. The tight junctions
between cells prevent water entry. They eventually form a
layer of dead cells on the skin surface, which produces a
waterproofing effect.
A person is suddenly frightened. Which of the following
reactions occurs next?
A. Liver cells absorb glucose from the blood stream.
B. Blood vessels supplying skeletal muscles constrict.
, ATI TEAS Practice Test A Questions and
Answers (latest Update 2024) Multiple
answers test
C. Blood vessels supplying the intestines dilate.
D. Liver cells release glucose into the blood stream. - Correct
Answer ✅D. Liver cells release glucose into the blood
stream.
Epinephrine causes liver cells to break down glycogen, which
causes an increase in sugar in the blood stream.
Kidneys remove which of the following from the blood?
A. Platelets
B. Salts
C. Oxygen
D. Fat - Correct Answer ✅B. Salts
Salts are removed by the kidneys.
