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TEAS 7 practice test free science Questions
Question 1 of 5
Certain medications can suppress the immune system to treat autoimmune diseases or prevent organ rejection after transplants. What is a potential risk associated with immunosuppressive drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immunosuppressive drugs work by suppressing the immune system's activity, which can increase the risk of infections as the body's ability to fight off pathogens is compromised. While allergies can be a side effect of some medications, the primary concern with immunosuppressive drugs is the increased susceptibility to infections. Therefore, the correct answer is B, increased susceptibility to infections. Choice A, 'Increased risk of developing allergies,' is incorrect as the primary risk associated with immunosuppressive drugs is not related to allergies. Choice C, 'Both A and B,' is incorrect as the main concern is the increased susceptibility to infections rather than developing allergies. Choice D, 'Neither A nor B,' is incorrect as there is a known risk of increased susceptibility to infections when using immunosuppressive drugs.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Superfluid.' Superfluid is not considered a traditional state of matter. It is a unique phase of matter that displays zero viscosity and flows without losing kinetic energy. Solids, liquids, and gases are the three classical states of matter distinguished by their physical properties and structures. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are considered states of matter, while choice D, superfluid, is not.
Question 3 of 5
What is cystitis an inflammation of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection and can lead to symptoms such as frequent urination, pain or burning during urination, and lower abdominal discomfort. The inflammation specifically affects the bladder lining. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Kidneys are not the site of inflammation in cystitis; they are associated with conditions like pyelonephritis. Ureters are tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder, and the urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Bladder.'
Question 4 of 5
During normal breathing, which muscle is the primary driver of inhalation by contracting and flattening to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for inhalation during normal breathing. When it contracts, it flattens, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and creating a negative pressure that allows air to flow into the lungs. Intercostal muscles also play a role in expanding the chest cavity during inhalation, but the diaphragm is the main driver of the process. Abdominal muscles are primarily involved in exhalation by pushing the diaphragm upward to expel air from the lungs. Pectoral muscles are involved in movements of the arms and shoulders, not in breathing, making them incorrect choices for this question.
Question 5 of 5
What is the process of separating a mixture based on the different boiling points of its components called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distillation is the process of separating a mixture based on the different boiling points of its components. During distillation, the mixture is heated to vaporize the component with the lowest boiling point first. The vapor is then cooled and condensed back into a liquid, allowing for the collection of fractions with different boiling ranges. This technique is effective for separating components that have significantly different boiling points. Filtration (Choice A) is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium. Chromatography (Choice B) is a technique used to separate components of a mixture based on their differential affinities to a stationary phase and a mobile phase. Centrifugation (Choice D) is a process of separating particles from a solution based on differences in size, shape, density, and viscosity by spinning the mixture at high speeds.
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