ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 Science Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus, located in the brain, synthesizes antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. ADH is crucial in regulating water balance by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. This action reduces urine production, helping to maintain proper fluid levels in the body and prevent dehydration. While the pancreas, thymus, and pineal gland play important roles in the endocrine system, they are not responsible for synthesizing antidiuretic hormone.
Question 2 of 5
The breakdown of lactose in the small intestine is mediated by the enzyme lactase, and the products are galactose and glucose. Galactose and glucose are which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Galactose and glucose are both simple sugars consisting of single sugar units. Therefore, they are classified as monosaccharides. This makes option D the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the pH scale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a substance on a scale of 0 to 14. Each whole pH value below 7 is ten times more acidic than the next higher value. Therefore, a substance with a pH of 3 is 10 times more acidic than a substance with a pH of 4. The difference in pH values indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the substance, with lower pH values representing higher acidity and higher pH values representing higher basicity.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following cell types produce and release antibodies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plasma B cells are specialized cells that are responsible for producing and releasing antibodies. These antibodies play a vital role in the immune response by recognizing and neutralizing harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses. Helper T cells aid in activating B cells and other immune cells, cytotoxic T cells are involved in eliminating infected or abnormal cells, and natural killer cells are part of the innate immune system, targeting virus-infected and tumor cells.
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.