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    90 Free TEAS Science Practice Questions with Answers

    90 original TEAS 7-style science practice questions, each with a full rationale, distractor analysis, and study tips. Use these to drill the exact concepts the ATI TEAS tests — then jump into a timed quiz when you're ready.

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    #51

    Cellular respiration

    Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP during aerobic respiration?

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    Answer: B. Mitochondrion

    Mitochondria use the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain to produce most cellular ATP.

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    #52

    Cardiovascular system

    Which chamber pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?

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    Answer: D. Left ventricle

    The left ventricle contracts to send oxygenated blood through the aorta to the body.

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    #53

    Respiratory system

    Where does most gas exchange occur in the lungs?

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    Answer: C. Alveoli

    Thin alveolar walls and surrounding capillaries permit rapid diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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    #54

    Renal system

    What is the functional unit of the kidney?

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    Answer: B. Nephron

    Each nephron filters blood and modifies the filtrate to form urine.

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    #55

    Endocrine system

    Which hormone lowers blood glucose after a meal?

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    Answer: C. Insulin

    Insulin promotes glucose uptake and storage, reducing the glucose concentration in blood.

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    #56

    Genetics

    If two heterozygous parents have genotype Aa, what is the probability that an offspring will have genotype aa?

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    Answer: B. 25%

    A Punnett square for Aa × Aa produces AA, Aa, Aa, and aa, so one of four outcomes is aa.

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    #57

    Cell membrane transport

    Which process moves water across a selectively permeable membrane?

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    Answer: A. Osmosis

    Osmosis is the passive movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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    #58

    Immune system

    Which cells produce antibodies during an adaptive immune response?

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    Answer: B. Plasma cells

    Activated B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies.

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    #59

    Skeletal system

    Which type of joint permits the greatest range of motion?

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    Answer: C. Ball-and-socket

    Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip, permit movement in multiple planes.

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    #60

    Digestive system

    Most nutrient absorption occurs in which organ?

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    Answer: B. Small intestine

    Villi and microvilli give the small intestine a large surface area for nutrient absorption.

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