TEAS test A&P practice questions

Which of the following is associated with wound healing by primary intention?

A. Minimal scar tissue

B. Prolonged healing time

C. Formation of granulation tissue

D. Contraction of wound edges

A. Minimal scar tissue

Which of the following antibody types mediates the body's response to an allergen?

A. IgA

B. IgD

C. IgE

D. IgG

C. IgE

Which of the following is a wax-like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal?

A. Mucus

B. Cerumen

C. Sweat

D. Sebum

B. Cerumen

Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

A. Cerebellum

B. Pons

C. Hypothalamus

D. Parietal lobe

C. Hypothalamus

Production of which of the following is a function of the prostate gland?

A. Testosterone

B. Fluid to lubricate the head of the penis

C. Substance to enhance sperm motility

D. Gonadotropin releasing hormone

C. Substance to enhance sperm motility

Which of the following bones is a component of the appendicular skeleton?

A. Xyphoid process

B. Symphysis pubis

C. Sacrum

D. Sternum

B. Symphysis pubis

Which of the following tissues connects bones to joints?

A. Fascia

B. Muscles

C. Cartilage

D. Ligaments

D. Ligaments

Which of the following tissues attaches muscles to bone?

A. Fascia

B. Tendon

C. Ligament

D. Bursa

B. Tendon

Which of the following cardiac valves prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart?

A. Pulmonic

B. Mitral

C. Tricuspid

D. Aortic

D. Aortic

Which of the following is a role of platelets in hemostasis?

A. Formation of plugs

B. Promotion of vasodilation

C. Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

D. Activation of calcium

A. Formation of plugs

Which of the following is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?

A. Uptake of oxygen in the alveoli

B. Prevention of alveoli collapse

C. Removal of carbon dioxide in the alveoli

D. Increase alveoli surface tension

B. Prevention of alveoli collapse

Which of the following describes the event of ovulation?

A. The fallopian tube moves the ovum to the uterus

B. The oocyte undergoes its first meiotic divisions

C. The graafian follicle releases an ovum

D. The corpus luteum produces progesterone

C. The graafian follicle releases an ovum

Which of the following substances is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens?

A. Lymphatic fluid

B. Stomach acid

C. Bicarbonate

D. Lipase

B. Stomach acid

When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next?

A. Aorta

B. Inferior vena cava

C. Pulmonary artery

D. Pulmonary vein

A. Aorta

The release of histamine is associated with which of the following?

A. Macrophages

B. T-cells

C. Neutrophils

D. Mast cells

D. Mast cells

Which of the following is the measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in whole blood?

A. Hematocrit

B. Hemoglobin

C. Mean corpuscular volume

D. Reticulocyte count

A. Hematocrit

Which of the following is a structure of the inner ear?

A. Tympanic membrane

B. Cochlea

C. Stapes

D. Auricle

B. Cochlea

Which of the following is the function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure?

A. Vasoconstriction

B. Vasodilation

C. Increased heart rate

D. Decreased heart rate

A. Vasoconstriction

In the process of wound healing, which of the following plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris?

A. Mast cells

B. Fibroblasts

C. Platelets

D. Neutrophils

D. Neutrophils

Which of the following blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?

A. Anterior and posterior coronary arteries

B. Brachial and cephalic veins

C. Left and right carotid arteries

D. Superior and inferior vena cavae

D. Superior and inferior vena cavae

In a normally functioning cardiovascular system, where does the heartbeat originate?

A. Atrioventricular node

B. Bundle of His

C. Purkinje fibers

D. Sinoatrial node

D. Sinoatrial node

After passing through the glottis, inspired air then travels through which of the following structures?

A. Larynx

B. Trachea

C. Pharynx

D. Bronchi

A. Larynx

Which of the following structures, located at the end of the ear canal, vibrates when sound waves strike it?

A. Acoustic meatus

B. Cochlea

C. Eustachian tube

D. Tympanic membrane

D. Tympanic membrane

Which of the following structures is located between the descending colon and the rectum?

A. Sigmoid colon

B. Cecum

C. Jejunum

D. Ascending colon

A. Sigmoid colon

Which of the following is a results of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous systems?

A. Decreased blood flow to the skeletal muscles

B. Increased cardiac output

C. Decreased respiratory rate

D. Decreased urinary output

B. Increased cardiac output

Which of the following is the hormone that regulates urine output?

A. Thyroid stimulating

B. Antidiuretic

C. Adrenocorticotropic

D. Follicle stimulating

B. Antidiuretic

Which of the following types of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

A. Smooth

B. Cardiac

C. Visceral

D. Skeletal

D. Skeletal

Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure?

A. Corpus callosum

B. Basal ganglia

C. Hypothalamus

D. Medulla oblongata

D. Medulla oblongata

Which of the following electrolytes plays an essential role in the clotting of blood?

A. Sodium

B. Magnesium

C. Calcium

D. Potassium

C. Calcium

Which of the following is the iron-containing component of a red blood cell?

A. Fibrinogen

B. Albumin

C. Hemoglobin

D. Erythropoietin

C. Hemoglobin

Which of the following is the function of the ureters?

A. Conduct urine from kidneys to the bladder

B. Conduct urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

C. Move filtrate from the glomerulus to the loop of Henle

D. Move filtrate from the loop of Henle to the collecting duct

A. Conduct urine from kidneys to the bladder

Blood cells are produced by which of the following?

A. Red bone marrow

B. Lamallae

C. Lacunae

D. Yellow bone marrow

A. Red bone marrow

Which of the following functions is associated with the dermal layer of the skin?

A. Collagen formation

B. Vitamin D activation

C. Melanin production

D. Storage of extra calories

A. Collagen formation

Which of the following may indicate a hyper secretion of thyroid hormones?

A. Weight loss

B. Bradycardia

C. Cold intolerance

D. Lethargy

A. Weight loss

Which of the following structures comes after the ascending colon?

A. ileocecal valve

B. Transverse colon

C. Rectum

D. Appendix

B. Transverse colon

Which of the following structures of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?

A. Pleurae

B. Alveoli

C. Trachea

D. Bronchoiles

B. Alveoli

An individual with which of the following blood types can receive only blood of that same type?

A. Type O

B. Type AB

C. Types A

D. Type B

A. Type O

Peripheral vasodilation results in heat loss through which of the following processes?

A. Conduction

B. Convection

C. Radiation

D. Evaporation

C. Radiation

Which of the following parts of the central nervous system is responsible for the control of involuntary respirations?

A. Medulla oblongata

B. Cerebellum

C. Parietal lobe

D. Hypothalamus

A. Medulla oblongata

Testosterone production is regulated by which of the following glands?

A. Pineal

B. Thymus

C. Parathyroid

D. Pituitary

D. Pituitary

Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands?

A. Pancreas

B. Adrenal

C. Parathyroid

D. Posterior pituitary

C. Parathyroid

Breastfeeding of an infant provides which of the following types of immunity?

A. Artificial active

B. Natural active

C. Artificial passive

D. Natural passive

D. Natural passive

A normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many mL of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?

A. 200

B. 400

C. 600

D. 800

C. 600

Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Bicarbonate

D. Lactic acid

B. Carbon dioxide

Which of the following is the effect of aldosterone secretion on electrolyte levels?

A. Calcium levels are decreased

B. Sodium levels are increased

C. Potassium levels are increased

D. Magnesium levels are decreased

B. Sodium levels are increased

Which of the following is the correct order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from the inside to outside?

A. Dura mater, pia mater, arachnoid

B. Arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater

C. Pia mater, arachnoid, dura matter

D. Arachnoid, pia mater, dura mater

C. Pia mater, arachnoid, dura matter

Which of the following is a site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system?

A. Seminal vesicles

B. Vas deferns

C. Epididymis

D. Prostate gland

C. Epididymis

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis?

A. Oxytocin

B. Prolactin

C. Luteinizing hormone

D. Follicle stimulating hormone

D. Follicle stimulating hormone

Which of the following is a function of the liver?

A. Lipid metabolism

B. Electrolyte reabsorption

C. Erythropoietin production

D. Insulin synthesis

A. Lipid metabolism

An occurnence of too high of a concentration of which of the following electrolytes is associated with cardiac arrhythmias?

A. Chloride

B. Phosphorus

C. Potassium

D. Sodium

C. Potassium

Which of the following structures prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs?

A. Larynx

B. Epiglottis

C. Esophagus

D. Nasopharynx

B. Epiglottis

Which of the following hormones or enzymes is involved in fluid balance and is produced by the kidneys?

A. Renin

B. Aldosterone

C. Antidiuretic hormone

D. Angiotensin I

A. Renin

Which of the following is a function of the gallbladder?

A. Production of bile

B. Absorption of bile

C. Storage of bile

D. Elimination of bile

C. Storage of bile

Which of the following occurs at the beginning of systole in a healthy heart?

A. The ventricles contract

B. The atria contract

C. The mitral valve opens

D. The tricuspid vale opens

A. The ventricles contract

Which part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?

A. Glomerulus

B. Loop of Henle

C. Bowman's capsule

D. Distal convoluted tubule

D. Distal convoluted tubule

Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and is active in calcium?

A. Aldosterone

B. Calcitonin

C. Thyroxine

D. Parathyroid

B. Calcitonin

Which of the following is the average length of the female urethra?

A. 1 - 1.5 inches

B. 2 - 2.5 inches

C. 5 - 5.5 inches

D. 6 - 6.5 inches

A. 1 - 1.5 inches

Which of the following valves prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?

A. Aortic

B. Tricuspid

C. Pulmonic

D. Mitral

B. Tricuspid

Bile aids in the digestion of which of the following?

A. Fat

B. Protein

C. Vitamins

D. Carbohydrates

A. Fat

Which of the following types of cells is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms?

A. Basophils

B. Eosinophil's

C. B-cells

D. Macrophages

D. Macrophages

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

A. Growth hormone

B. Luteinizing hormone

C. Adrenocorticotropic hormone

D. Antidiuretic hormone

D. Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is a structure that filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid?

A. Thymus

B. Nodes

C. Tonsils

D. Spleen

B. Nodes

Straightening the elbow by lowering the hand affects which of the following muscles?

A. Biceps brachii

B. Triceps brachii

C. Brachialis

D. Brachioradialis

B. Triceps brachii

Where are nutrients absorbed when transported into the bloodstream?

A. Stomach

B. Gallbladder

C. Pancreas

D. Small intestine

D. Small intestine

Which of the following structures of the gastrointestinal system absorbs iron and bile salts?

A. Ileium

B. Jejunum

C. Colon

D. Duodenum

A. Ileium

Which of the following ions is most abundant in extracellular fluid?

A. Calcium

B. Chloride

C. Sodium

D. Potassium

C. Sodium

Which of the following occurs as a results of the release of antidiuretic hormone?

A. Renal tubules absorb less water

B. Urine becomes less concentrated

C. Fluid volume is in the body increases

D. Insensible water loss increases

C. Fluid volume is in the body increases

Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of which of the following?

A. Bicarbonate

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Hydrochloric acid

D. Hydrogen

D. Hydrogen

Which of the following is a results of the process of meiosis?

A. Fertilization of an ovum takes place

B. Somatic cell divides

C. Sperm and ova are produced

D. Cell death occurs

C. Sperm and ova are produced

Which of the following mediates the body's response to stress?

A. Cortisol

B. Calcitonin

C. Thyroid stimulating hormone

D. Growth hormone

A. Cortisol