Teas General Science Review

the spleen functions as part of the _______ system

lymphatic system; spleen acts as a blood filter

“All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist.” is an example of _________ reasoning

Deductive reasoning starts with basic premises that are assumed to be correct, and draws a specific logical conclusion. It often follows the logic: A ➞ B, C ➞ A, therefore C ➞ B.

During photosynthesis, which two compounds are combined to create the output of glucose and oxygen?

Carbon dioxide and water (basically cellular respiration backwards)

What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure?

hydrogen

Why does the human eye perceive a red colored dress as the color red?

The molecules of the dress do not absorb red light wavelengths.

When light hits an object, the object absorbs some of the light and reflects the rest of it. The wavelengths that are reflected determine how our eye perceives the color. We see a red dress as “red” because those wavelengths are reflected and not absorbed.

Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism, mood, and growth?

endocrine system (regulating is often a key for endocrine)