ATI TEAS Practice Science Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because rugae increase the surface area of the stomach, allowing for better absorption of nutrients and more efficient digestion. This increased surface area facilitates the breakdown of food particles and enhances the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. The other choices are incorrect because rugae do not directly impact the output of gastric juices (A), permeability of stomach walls (C), or types of nutrients that can diffuse (D).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Inverse correlation. Negative variation refers to a situation where one variable increases while the other decreases, showing an inverse relationship. This is different from non-correlation (A), which implies no relationship between variables. Direct correlation (B) indicates both variables moving in the same direction, while positive correlation (D) implies both variables increasing together. Therefore, C is the only choice that accurately represents negative variation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Shaft. The shaft is the portion of the hair that is visible above the skin's surface and is not attached to the follicle. The bulb (A) is the base of the hair follicle where the hair root (B) is located and is attached to the follicle. The strand (D) refers to the entire hair structure, including the bulb, root, and shaft. Therefore, the shaft is the only part that is not physically connected to the follicle.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The impaired posterior pituitary gland leads to decreased production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in the inability to concentrate urine. This causes the patient to excrete large volumes of dilute urine. Thirst (choice A) is a symptom of diabetes insipidus, a condition related to ADH deficiency. Tiredness (choice B) and weight gain (choice C) are not directly associated with impaired posterior pituitary function. Thus, choice D, concentrated urine, is the correct symptom related to kidney function in this scenario.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cell. Cells are the most basic unit of structure in living things because they are the building blocks of all living organisms. Cells perform all the necessary functions for life, such as growth, reproduction, and energy production. Organelles are structures within cells, not the basic unit themselves. Oxygen is a vital component for life but not a structural unit. Pigments are molecules that give color and have specific functions in organisms but are not the basic unit of structure. Therefore, the correct choice is A: Cell.