TEAS Review

Question 1

psoriasis

Answer 1

chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid cell growth. this leads to inflammation, itching, and burning.

Question 2

endocardium

Answer 2

inner lining of the heart that covers the chambers and valves. helps keep the heart smooth inside and prevents blood from sticking to the walls, reducing the risk of blood clots.

Question 3

carbohydrates

Answer 3

provide energy (sugars+starches)

Question 4

lipids

Answer 4

store energy and make up cell membranes (fats,oils)

Question 5

proteins

Answer 5

build and repair tissues, enzymes, and hormones (muscles,enzymes)

Question 6

lysosomes

Answer 6

tiny sacs inside cells filled with digestive enzymes that break down waste, old parts, and invading bacteria

Question 7

melanocytes

Answer 7

special cells in the skin that produce melanin (pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes color)

Question 8

cecum

Answer 8

small pouch like structure that helps absorb fluids and salts from undigested food (connects to the appendix)

Question 9

renal vein

Answer 9

carries filtered blood from kidneys back to the heart. ensures waste products are removed from kidneys before the blood is circulated again.

Question 10

hiv and reverse transcripts

Answer 10

hiv uses reverse transcriptase to convert rna into dna

Question 11

centrosome

Answer 11

organizes microtubules for cell division and structural support

Question 12

centrosome

Answer 12

organizes microtubules for cell division and structural support

Question 13

adh production

Answer 13

regulates water balance in the body by controlling urine production

Question 14

blood flow through kidneys

Answer 14

blood exits glomerulus via efferent arteriole after filtration

Question 15

testosterone

Answer 15

responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions

Question 16

catalysts

Answer 16

speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy

Question 17

plasma b cells

Answer 17

b cells produce antibodies to fight infections

Question 18

cytoskeleton

Answer 18

composed of proteins like actin and microtubules that provide cell structure and mobility

Question 19

corpus lutuem and pregnancy

Answer 19

produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy

Question 20

osmosis and water movement

Answer 20

diffusion of water across a membrane from low to high solute concentration

Question 21

pituitary gland and milk production

Answer 21

releases prolactin for postpartum milk production

Question 22

water polarity and solvent ability

Answer 22

water polarity allows it to dissolve substances efficiently

Question 23

cytokines

Answer 23

signals molecules that regulate immune responses

Question 24

osteoporosis

Answer 24

results from decreases osteoblast activity