ati teas 7 science

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Convergent evolution. Dinosaurs evolving feathers before birds supports convergent evolution because it shows unrelated organisms (dinosaurs and birds) developing similar traits (feathers) independently to adapt to similar environmental pressures. This scenario is not an example of divergent evolution (B) where related organisms evolve different traits. It also does not demonstrate coevolution (C) where two species influence each other's evolution. The extinction of dinosaurs due to an asteroid impact (D) is not directly related to the evolution of feathers in dinosaurs before birds.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The primary function of the coronary arteries is to carry oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. This is essential for providing the heart muscle with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly. Without adequate oxygen supply, the heart muscle can become damaged, leading to conditions like heart attacks. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Coronary arteries do not carry deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle; they supply oxygenated blood to it. C: Pumping blood to the lungs for oxygenation is the function of the pulmonary arteries, not the coronary arteries. D: Regulating blood pressure in the systemic circulation is primarily the function of the arteries and arterioles throughout the body, not specifically the coronary arteries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Blood pressure. Blood pressure is the term for the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels. It is a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health. Heart rate (A) is the number of times the heart beats per minute, not directly related to blood vessel pressure. Cardiac output (C) is the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute, not the pressure exerted on blood vessel walls. Stroke volume (D) is the volume of blood pumped by the heart in a single contraction, not the pressure against blood vessel walls.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The main function of lysosomes is to break down and recycle cellular waste through the process of autophagy. Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down various molecules, organelles, and pathogens. This process helps maintain cellular homeostasis and provides the cell with raw materials for new cell components. Storing carbohydrates (B) is incorrect as lysosomes do not function in this capacity. Synthesizing lipids (C) is incorrect as this is typically the role of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. Transcribing DNA into mRNA (D) is incorrect as this process occurs in the nucleus by RNA polymerase.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tendons. Tendons are tough connective tissues that attach skeletal muscles to bones. They transmit the force generated by muscles to the bones, allowing movement. Ligaments (A) connect bones to other bones, not muscles. Cartilage (C) is a firm, flexible connective tissue found in joints, not directly involved in muscle attachment. Fascia (D) is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, but it does not directly attach muscles to bones.