ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Questions (2025) – Improve Comprehension, Inference & Text Analysis

ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Questions (2025
Objectives - Set 4)



80 Unique Multiple-Choice Questions for the ATI TEAS 7 Reading Section
Designed to align with 2025 TEAS Reading objectives: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and

Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas


Reading Practice Questions
Question 1: Passage: The hypothalamus, a small region in the brain, regulates body temper-
ature, hunger, and thirst by releasing hormones that signal other systems.
What does the hypothalamus regulate, according to the passage?
A Blood cell production
B Body temperature, hunger, and thirst
C Muscle movement
D Oxygen levels

Question 2: Passage: The hypothalamus, a small region in the brain, regulates body temper-
ature, hunger, and thirst by releasing hormones that signal other systems.
The word ”signal” in the passage most closely means:
A Block
B Communicate
C Destroy
D Store

Question 3: Passage: Dysfunction in the hypothalamus can disrupt hormone release, leading
to issues like insomnia or excessive thirst.
What can be inferred about hypothalamic dysfunction?
A It improves sleep patterns
B It can cause excessive thirst



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, C It enhances hormone production
D It has no effect on the body

Question 4: Passage: Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are ex-
changed with tissues, facilitating cellular function.
What is the primary function of capillaries?
A To pump blood
B To exchange oxygen and nutrients
C To produce blood cells
D To filter toxins

Question 5: Passage: Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are ex-
changed with tissues, facilitating cellular function.
The phrase ”facilitating cellular function” suggests:
A Preventing cell activity
B Supporting cell activity
C Destroying cells
D Storing nutrients

Question 6: Passage: Leaky capillaries can cause swelling in tissues due to fluid escaping into
surrounding areas.
What can be inferred about leaky capillaries?
A They prevent swelling
B They cause tissue swelling
C They improve nutrient exchange
D They have no effect on tissues

Question 7: Passage: The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food, which are then
transported to cells via the bloodstream.
What does the small intestine do with digested food?
A Produces enzymes
B Absorbs nutrients
C Stores food
D Digests proteins




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, Question 8: Passage: The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food, which are then
transported to cells via the bloodstream.
The word ”transported” most closely means:
A Stored
B Moved
C Broken down
D Eliminated

Question 9: Passage: Malabsorption in the small intestine can lead to nutrient deficiencies,
causing symptoms like fatigue and weight loss.
What can be inferred about malabsorption?
A It improves nutrient uptake
B It causes nutrient deficiencies
C It enhances digestion
D It has no effect on health

Question 10: Passage: The respiratory system relies on the bronchi, which branch into smaller
airways to deliver air to the lungs.
What do the bronchi do in the respiratory system?
A Produce oxygen
B Deliver air to the lungs
C Filter blood
D Store air

Question 11: Passage: The respiratory system relies on the bronchi, which branch into smaller
airways to deliver air to the lungs.
The word ”branch” implies:
A Merge into larger structures
B Divide into smaller parts
C Block airflow
D Produce air

Question 12: Passage: Bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchi, can restrict airflow, causing
coughing and breathing difficulties.
What can be inferred about bronchitis?
A It improves airflow

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