TEAS Test (Allied Health) Study Notes

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What is the main function of the mitochondria?

Powerhouse of the cell, produces ATP for energy.

What is homeostasis?

The processes that maintain stable internal conditions in the body.

What type of variable is manipulated in an experiment?

Independent variable.

What is the function of enzymes in the body?

Proteins that speed up chemical reactions.

Where is the aorta located?

On the left side of the heart.

What is the role of synapses?

Gaps between neurons that allow for communication.

What does 'distal' refer to in anatomy?

Farther from the trunk of the body.

What do red blood cells do?

Carry oxygen to all body cells.

What is the largest artery in the body?

Aorta.

What does the diaphragm do during inhalation?

Contracts and moves downward to allow air into the lungs.

What is the role of the larynx?

Serves as the voice box.

What is ATP?

Adenosine triphosphate, the main energy source for cells.

What hormone does the pancreas produce?

Insulin.

What is the function of collagen?

A structural protein found in skin and connective tissue.

What type of muscle is cardiac muscle?

Involuntary muscle of the heart.

What is an antigen?

Foreign particles that trigger an immune response.

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

Carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Which valves separates the atria and ventricles?

Mitral and tricuspid valves.

What are the main roles of white blood cells?

Fight infection and disease.

What does the term 'vascular' refer to?

Related to blood vessels.

Where do T cells mature?

In the thymus.