ATI TEAS 7 Science Practice Questions Set 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Which structure in the heart ensures blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventri-
cle?
A. Tricuspid valve
B. Mitral valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Pulmonary valve
2. What is the primary function of the cilia in the respiratory tract?
A. Trap and move particles out
B. Facilitate gas exchange
C. Produce mucus
D. Expand airways
3. Which hormone, secreted by the posterior pituitary, regulates water retention?
A. Antidiuretic hormone
B. Oxytocin
C. Thyroxine
D. Cortisol
4. What structure in the nephron reabsorbs water and nutrients back into the blood?
A. Proximal tubule
B. Glomerulus
C. Loop of Henle
D. Collecting duct
5. Which part of the brain controls voluntary muscle movements?
A. Frontal lobe
B. Parietal lobe
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, C. Cerebellum
D. Medulla oblongata
6. What type of tissue forms the inner lining of blood vessels?
A. Endothelium
B. Smooth muscle
C. Connective tissue
D. Epithelial tissue
7. Which bone is located in the upper arm?
A. Humerus
B. Radius
C. Ulna
D. Femur
8. What is the primary role of plasma in the blood?
A. Transport nutrients and waste
B. Carry oxygen
C. Fight infections
D. Form clots
9. Which structure anchors bones to other bones?
A. Ligament
B. Tendon
C. Cartilage
D. Fascia
10. What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?
A. Secrete digestive enzymes
B. Absorb nutrients
C. Produce bile
D. Store food
11. Which gland regulates blood calcium levels?
A. Parathyroid gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Pituitary gland
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, 12. What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?
A. Process auditory information
B. Control balance
C. Regulate heart rate
D. Process visual signals
13. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
A. Aorta
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
14. What type of joint is the elbow?
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Saddle joint
15. Which component of blood carries antibodies?
A. Plasma
B. White blood cells
C. Red blood cells
D. Platelets
16. What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
A. Produce sound
B. Filter air
C. Perform gas exchange
D. Transport oxygen
17. Which organ stores and concentrates bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen
18. What is the primary energy source for cardiac muscle?
A. ATP
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Which structure in the heart ensures blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventri-
cle?
A. Tricuspid valve
B. Mitral valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Pulmonary valve
2. What is the primary function of the cilia in the respiratory tract?
A. Trap and move particles out
B. Facilitate gas exchange
C. Produce mucus
D. Expand airways
3. Which hormone, secreted by the posterior pituitary, regulates water retention?
A. Antidiuretic hormone
B. Oxytocin
C. Thyroxine
D. Cortisol
4. What structure in the nephron reabsorbs water and nutrients back into the blood?
A. Proximal tubule
B. Glomerulus
C. Loop of Henle
D. Collecting duct
5. Which part of the brain controls voluntary muscle movements?
A. Frontal lobe
B. Parietal lobe
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, C. Cerebellum
D. Medulla oblongata
6. What type of tissue forms the inner lining of blood vessels?
A. Endothelium
B. Smooth muscle
C. Connective tissue
D. Epithelial tissue
7. Which bone is located in the upper arm?
A. Humerus
B. Radius
C. Ulna
D. Femur
8. What is the primary role of plasma in the blood?
A. Transport nutrients and waste
B. Carry oxygen
C. Fight infections
D. Form clots
9. Which structure anchors bones to other bones?
A. Ligament
B. Tendon
C. Cartilage
D. Fascia
10. What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?
A. Secrete digestive enzymes
B. Absorb nutrients
C. Produce bile
D. Store food
11. Which gland regulates blood calcium levels?
A. Parathyroid gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Pituitary gland
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, 12. What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?
A. Process auditory information
B. Control balance
C. Regulate heart rate
D. Process visual signals
13. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
A. Aorta
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
14. What type of joint is the elbow?
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Saddle joint
15. Which component of blood carries antibodies?
A. Plasma
B. White blood cells
C. Red blood cells
D. Platelets
16. What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
A. Produce sound
B. Filter air
C. Perform gas exchange
D. Transport oxygen
17. Which organ stores and concentrates bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen
18. What is the primary energy source for cardiac muscle?
A. ATP
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