Which of the following anatomical terms is NOT part of the knee?

A. Medial collateral ligament

B. Patella

C. Lateral malleolus

D. Lateral meniscus

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Answer Explanation:

The term "lateral malleolus" refers to the bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle.

It is part of the ankle joint, not the knee joint. The other options, such as the medial collateral ligament, patella, and lateral meniscus, are all associated with the knee joint.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science Practice Test 1

Question 1:

How many tissue layers does the uterus have?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

The Correct Answer is C.

The uterus has three layers. The inner layer is called the endometrium. The middle layer is called the myometrium. The outer layer of the uterus is called the serosa or perimetrium.


Question 2:

Which of the following answers shows CH4 +2O2=CO2 +H2O as balanced?

A. CH4 + 2O2 = 2CO2 + 2H2O

B. 2CH4 + 4O2 = 2CO2 + H2O

C. 2CH4 + O2 = 2CO2 + H2O

D. CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O

The Correct Answer is D.

For the formula CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + H2O to be balanced there must be an equal number of molecules on both the reactant and product sides. In this case, for the formula to be balanced, a coefficient of a 2 needs to be placed in front of the O2 and the H2O molecules. This would make both the reactant and product sides have one carbon, four hydrogens, and four oxygens


Question 3:

What is the role of ribosomes?

A. Make proteins

B. Waste removal

C. Transport

D. Storage

The Correct Answer is A.

A ribosome is a structure of eukaryotic cells that makes proteins.


Question 4:

Identify the location where neurotransmitters are stored immediately prior to use.                                              

A. Area A

B. Area B

C. Area C

D. Area D

The Correct Answer is B.

Area B is a synaptic vesicle where the neurotransmitters are stored just before use.

                                                                    


Question 5:

Which of the following are examples of homeostatic mechanisms?

A. Increasing heart rate when blood pressure is low, Consuming excess calories to gain weight

B. Lifting weights to increase muscle mass

C. Shivering when the body temperature falls

D. Shivering when the body temperature falls, Secreting insulin to decrease blood sugar concentration, Increasing heart rate when blood pressure is low

The Correct Answer is D.

Homeostatic mechanisms are involuntary actions by organs, glands, tissues and cells to maintain balance within the body. For example, if a person becomes dehydrated, the kidneys will retain fluid by decreasing urine output.

Consuming excess calories and lifting weights are not involuntary actions, nor do they maintain the body in its baseline state. Rather, they are actions specifically taken to move the body away from its baseline.


Question 6:

Where is the gastrocnemius vein in relation to the femoral vein?

A. Lateral

B. Distal

C. Superior

D. Ventral

The Correct Answer is B.

The gastrocnemius vein is found in the calf. The femoral vein is found in the proximal anterior thighs/pelvis.

Since the gastrocnemius vein is found below the femoral vein it is distal or inferior to the femoral vessel.


Question 7:

Which is NOT a type of protein?

A. Fibrous

B. Membrane

C. Globular

D. Unsaturated

The Correct Answer is D.

There are three types of proteins: fibrous, membrane, and globular. Fibrous or structural proteins consist of collagen, elastin, and keratin. Membrane proteins are interactive and anchored to a membrane. Globular proteins consist of functional proteins like enzymes, hemoglobin, and insulin.

Therefore unsaturated is the correct answer.


Question 8:

Every child in a certain family has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Based on this evidence, what possible conclusion can be drawn about ASD?

A. ASD may be lethal.

B. ASD may be genetic.

C. ASD is related to traditional nuclear family structures,

D. No conclusion can be drawn based on this evidence.

The Correct Answer is B.

The evidence says that every child in a certain family has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). All of these children have genetic commonalities. Therefore, ASD may be genetic.

The evidence does not mention whether the children died from ASD. Therefore, no conclusion can be drawn that ASD may be lethal. Furthermore, the sample size of the evidence is much too small to suggest that ASD is related to traditional nuclear family structures.


Question 9:

Which of the following are formed when the plasma membrane surrounds a particle outside of the cell?

A. Golgi bodies

B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum

C. Secretory vesicles

D. Endocytic vesicles

The Correct Answer is D.

Endocytosis is a process by which cells absorb larger molecules or even tiny organisms, such as bacteria, that would not be able to pass through the plasma membrane. Endocytic vesicles containing molecules from the extracellular environment often undergo further processing once they enter the cell.


Question 10:

Which of the following is NOT provided as a result of the valid research and observations recorded by scientists?

A. A better understanding of the physical world

B. The ability to predict possible outcomes affected by actions

C. The ability to prevent earthquakes and other natural disasters

D. The creation of various substances and technologies that enhance our world

The Correct Answer is C.

Scientists make observations, gather data, and complete research over many years in order to compile knowledge that will provide insight into future disasters, such as earthquakes, storms, and global warming. Although science can be used to predict earthquakes and other natural disasters, there is currently no way of preventing them from occurring.