ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 Science Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What process causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into alveoli?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diffusion down a concentration gradient. In the alveoli, there is a higher concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood compared to the air, leading to the movement of carbon dioxide from the blood into the alveoli through diffusion. This natural movement occurs due to the concentration gradient, ensuring the elimination of carbon dioxide during respiration. Active transport, a process requiring energy, is not involved in this movement. Passive transport using carrier proteins is not the primary mechanism for carbon dioxide movement in the lungs. Conversion to carbon monoxide is incorrect as it does not explain the physiological process of carbon dioxide exchange in the alveoli.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following microorganisms lacks its own metabolic pathways and can only reproduce inside a host cell?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Viruses. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, lacking metabolic pathways and being dependent on a host cell for replication. Unlike bacteria, protozoa, or muscle cells, viruses utilize the host cell's resources and machinery to replicate their genetic material and produce new viral particles.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following substances is responsible for donating H+ ions to act as a buffer when blood pH rises?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carbonic acid is a pivotal buffer in blood that plays a key role in maintaining pH balance. When blood pH rises, indicating increased alkalinity, carbonic acid releases hydrogen ions (H+) to counterbalance the excess base, thereby preventing significant changes in pH levels. This mechanism highlights the essential function of carbonic acid in regulating the acid-base equilibrium in the blood.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following vessels carries oxygenated blood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, the pulmonary vein. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart. It is crucial to differentiate between the pulmonary vein, which carries oxygenated blood, and the pulmonary artery, which carries deoxygenated blood. This understanding is fundamental in comprehending the flow of oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood within the cardiovascular system.
Question 5 of 5
What is a common cause of a tsunami?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Earthquakes are a common cause of tsunamis. When an earthquake occurs under the ocean, it can displace a large volume of water, triggering a series of powerful waves known as a tsunami. Sunspot activity, lightning strikes, and flooding do not directly cause tsunamis. Therefore, the correct answer is earthquakes, as they are the primary geological event that leads to the formation of tsunamis.