TEAS Nursing School Entrance Exam - Miscellaneous Questions-College of Dupage

The knee is _____ to the femur:

distal

Name the three types of muscular tissue:

skeletal, cardiac & smooth

If the mitral value prolapsed, what problem should you anticipate?:

Backup of blood in the left atrium

Which system regulates blood pressure?:

Nervous system

What substance is absorbe in the small intestine?:

fats

Vitamin D does what?

promotes calcium absorption

The arrangement of fibers within a muscle determines the capacity of what?

Forceful contraction

This system removes nitrogen-containing wastes from body:

Urinary system

This system supplies the body cells w/oxygen and nutrients and removes waste:

Cardiovascular system

This system directs bodily defenses against external stimuli:

Nervous system

Regulates heart and breathing rates:

Nervous system

Regulates electrolyte balance:

Urinary system

Regulates re-absorption of water and electrolytes:

Endocrine system

transforms vitamin D into a useful form:

Urinary system

Releases heat generated by muscular system:

integumentary system

Transports hormones through body:

Cardiovascular system

Underlies aggressive behavior in brain:

Reproductive system

Regulates muscle growth:

Reproductive system