Nursing Entrance Exam Reviewer General Science Practice Questions

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards derived from Nursing Entrance Exam Reviewer focused on general science and biology concepts.

Mitosis

The process of cell division in which chromosomes line up in a specific sequence.

Lysosomes

Cellular organelles that contain enzymes used for digestion.

Mitosis

The process through which organs repair themselves.

Lock and Key model

A model that describes enzyme action as fitting perfectly into a substrate.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipids made at the site of tissue damage, promoting inflammation and can lead to pain.

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)

A type of cholesterol associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Atheriosclerosis

The hardening of the arteries, often due to plaque buildup.

Systolic pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure in the arteries during heartbeats.

Surfactant

A compound that reduces surface tension in the lungs, necessary for proper breathing.

Kidneys

Organs that perform functions including secretion, reabsorption, and filtration of blood.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Ideal gas law

A formula that describes the behavior of gases; often expressed as PV=knT.

Boyle's law

The principle that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.

Volatile liquids

Liquids that evaporate quickly.

Carnivores

Animals that primarily eat meat.

Phenotype

The physical expression of a gene.

Alpha

A type of radiation ray.

Jaundice

A condition caused by high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream.

Ionic bond

A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons.

Valence electrons

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom, involved in bonding.