ati teas 7 science

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cerebrospinal fluid. This is the protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It acts as a cushion, providing mechanical protection, and helps to maintain a stable environment for the central nervous system. Blood (A) does not directly surround the brain and spinal cord. Myelin sheath (C) is a protective covering of nerve fibers, not the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Insulin (D) is a hormone involved in regulating blood sugar levels and is not the fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Platelets are responsible for blood clotting, which is crucial for preventing excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. They adhere to the site of injury and form a plug to stop bleeding. This function is essential for maintaining hemostasis in the body. Platelets do not carry oxygen like red blood cells (Choice A), fight infection like white blood cells (Choice C), or transport nutrients like plasma (Choice D).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Diffraction. Diffraction is the phenomenon that explains the bending of light waves as they pass around an obstacle or through an aperture. This occurs when light waves encounter an obstruction or opening that causes the waves to spread out and bend around the edges, leading to interference patterns. Refraction (A) is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums, not around obstacles. Reflection (B) is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface. Dispersion (D) is the splitting of light into its component colors due to differences in wavelength. Therefore, based on the context of the question, diffraction is the most appropriate explanation for the bending of light in this scenario.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: To secrete digestive enzymes. The pancreas secretes enzymes such as amylase, lipase, and proteases that help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the small intestine. This aids in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Storing bile (A) is the role of the gallbladder, digesting proteins (C) is primarily done by the stomach and small intestine, and absorbing nutrients (D) mainly occurs in the small intestine.