TEAS Test Study

Pathos

a method of persuasion involving an appeal to the audience’s emotions

Congenital Disease

a disease that is present at birth

Acquired Disease

a disease that occurs later in life

Standard Deviation

amount of variation in the data

Lymphocytes

makes antibodies and used to remember and recognize foreign organisms, enabling more efficient destruction

Vinegar

considered an acid

Phagocytes

type of white blood cells that eat up and destroy other cells

Mendel’s First Law

parent with two copies of each gene, either one has an equal chance of being selected randomly to be passed on to the child

Vasodilation and Neurotransmitters

stimulate the relaxation of smooth muscles and causes penile erection

Bartholin’s Gland

responsible for the lubrication of the vulva

RNA and DNA

contains nucleotide, phosphate, and pentose sugar structure

Afferent Nerve

specifically helps send information going from the body to the brain

Proximal

closer to

Alleles

different versions of the same chromosomes

Ionic Bonds and Covalent Bonds

types of chemical bonds

Correlation Coefficients

\-1.0 to 1.0

Sublimation

happens when a substance changes from solid to gas immediately

Deposition

happens when a substance changes from gas to solid immediately

Prostate Gland

organ that produces fluid to help sustain and move sperm. It secretes enzymes that thin the semen after ejaculation, making it easier for the sperm to reach the egg

Golgi Apparatus

contains a group of compartments called cisternae

Connotation

a literary device which involves the implied meaning or associated feelings of words

Split Infinitive

an error that occurs when a word is placed in the middle of an infinitive

Fallopian Tube

the site of fertilization during human reproduction

Labia Majora

helps produce lubrication due to its oil and sweat I

Ileum

helps the body digest B12

Glucose

example of a polar covalent bond

Stratum Basale

deepest of the five layers that make up the epidermis. They also produce melanocytes. This is where cells divide rapidly and push old cells to the surface

Bone Marrow

involved in the formation of immune cells

Pituitary Glands

releases a hormone that regulates the growth and development of the body. It also is responsible for the secretion of oxytocin. Located beneath the hypothalamus and releases thyroid stimulating hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, endorphins, adrenocorticotropic hormones. Can be found within the brain, below the hypothalamus

Nucleic Acid Functions

storing, transmitting and expressing hereditary information

Hypothalamus

serves as the major integrating center of most endocrine pathways that regulate homeostasis

Peroxisomes

function in the detoxification of the reactive oxygen species

Graves Disease

an autoimmune thyroid disorder that causes the body to have high levels of thyroid hormone. it can cause neurological effects which results in stress and anxiety

mRNA

used to carry instructions on DNA to the ribosomes. It is also produced by transcription and involved in protein translation

Sino-Atrial Node

sends electrical signals to power up the heart

Tendons

links bones to muscles

Ligaments

links bone to bones

3\.79 Liters

1 gallon

Vas Deferens

reproductive system that is responsible for carrying sperm out of the scrotal sac and is also a long tube that transports the epididymis to the urethra

Metaphase

when chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell in mitosis

Scientific Model

representation of real world phenomenon

Auxiliary Verb

used to form tense, mood and voice

Horizontally transmitted infection

disease or infection that is spread through contact with an affected person through coughing, sneezing and/ or kissing

Irrational

non-repeating number that can’t be resented as a fraction

Ribosomes

part of the cell that mRNA translates to proteins

Cortex of the Ovary

part of the female reproductive tract where oocytes are produced

Total Number of Neurons and Protons

mass number

Archaea and Protists

characterized as prokaryotic microorganisms

Interphase and M Phase

associated with the cell cycle

tRNA

transfers amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes in order to assemble a protein

Vitamin D

vitamin that is mainly synthesized within the human body

Mitochondria

organelle that contains its own separate DNA and is the site of cellular respiration

Pancreas

secretes insulin, which controls glucose uptake in cells and regulate the level of glucose in the blood

Macromolecule of fat

one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecule

Enzymes

biological catalysts that work best at optimum pH or temperature

Found in the wrist and hands

long bones, short bones, and sesamoid bones

Alveoli

provides a site for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange between the blood and lungs. They are small sacs at the end of the bronchioles. This is where oxygen from the inhaled air is exchanged with the carbon dioxide delivered by the capillaries

Cartilage

tough and flexible protein fiber that acts as a supportive tissue in the creation of new bones

Pepsin

breaks down proteins

Lipase

breaks down fats

Nuclease

breaks down nucleotides

Cardiac Muscles

striated, involuntary

Innate Immunity

responds quickly to general threats. This is where leukocytes are present (white blood cells)

Adaptive Immunity

built up over time as the body learns to recognize specific pathogens and target them for destruction. This is where lymphocytes are present (T and B cells)

Lymphoid Organs

parts of the body that produce lymphocytes such as the thymus, spleen, and tonsils

Central Nervous System

consists of the brain and spinal cord

Sagittal Plane

plane that separates right and left sides of the body

Transverse Plane

plane that separates the body from top and bottom

Coronal Plane

plane that separates the front from the back

Supine

refers to the position of the body when one is on their back

Dermis

the middle layer of the skin that contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, nerves, and collagen, bundles, among other structures. Active in sensing the environment

Anaphase

when the spindle fibers shorten and the chromosomes are pulled apart

Covalent Bonds

created when atoms share electrons

Ionic Bonds

one atom loses electrons and another gains electrons, and the resulting difference in charges holds the atoms together

Functions of Amylase

breaks down starch into simpler sugars and breaks down carbohydrates

Tissue

group of cells that perform a similar function

Bone Marrow

where red blood cells are created and last for four months. they also produce immune cells

Red Blood Cells

they are oval, bi-concave discs with a lifespan of 120 days. They contain hemoglobin that allows them to transport oxygen

White Blood Cells

fight infections and maintain immunity, produced from yellow marrow. lLarger and less abundant than red blood cells

Viruses reproduce by

inserting their DNA into a host cell, causing it to produce more viruses

Resting Heart Rate Range

between 60 and 100 bpms

Systolic Blood Pressure Range

120 mm Hg

Diastolic Blood Pressure Range

< 80 mm Hg

Sodium Hydroxide is 1.0 M

0\.1 moles of sodium hydroxide per liter of solution

Molarity

the number of moles of a solute per liter of solution, which is abbreviated as M. It also measures the moles of solute per liter of solution

Vaccination

takes advantage of the body’s adaptive immune system

Fascicles

bundles of muscle that are surrounded by connective tissue. they look like bundles of pink striated fibers

Opportunistic Pathogens

typically present in small, controlled amounts on or in the human body. They have the ability to grow out of control and cause infection

Primary Pathogens

not normally present and can cause infection at any time

Cation

atoms with a positive charge

Anion

atoms with a negative charge

Pure Substance

a definite chemical composition and cannot be broken down physically into smaller substance

Main types of Carbohydrates

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

Kidneys

maintains blood pressure and blood volume as well as removing waste from the body

Activation Energy

energy that is needed to get a reaction started

Catalyst

speeds up a reaction by lowering the activation energy

Substances that are found in the cell membrane

phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol

1 m

100 cm

1 in

2\.54 cm

1 ft

12 in