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Which of the following is a consequence of increased viscosity of a fluid?

A. Particles have a decrease in mobility.

B. The fluid will have a lower density.

C. The fluid will have a higher flow rate.

D. The fluid will have a higher pressure.

Answer Explanation:

The correct answer is choice A.

An increase in viscosity of a fluid results in a decrease in mobility of particles.

Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to a change in shape or movement of neighboring portions relative to one another.

It denotes opposition to flow and may be thought of as internal friction between the molecules.

Choice B is incorrect because an increase in viscosity does not affect the density of a fluid.

Choice C is incorrect because an increase in viscosity results in a decrease, not an increase, in flow rate.

Choice D is incorrect because an increase in viscosity does not affect the pressure of a fluid.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed a medication that increases urine output to reduce fluid buildup. Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of the prescribed medication?

    A. Inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

    B. Blocks beta receptors.

    C. Increases sodium and water reabsorption.

    D. Enhances glomerular filtration rate.

    Answer Explanation

    The correct answer is choice D - Enhances glomerular filtration rate.

    The medication prescribed to the patient is a diuretic, which removes water and electrolytes from the body by increasing urination 1.

    This helps reduce fluid buildup in the body.

    Choice A, Inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, is not the correct answer because it describes a different mechanism of action.

    Choice B, Blocks beta receptors, is not the correct answer because it describes a different mechanism of action.

    Choice C, Increases sodium and water reabsorption, is not the correct answer because it would have the opposite effect of reducing fluid buildup.

  • Q #2: Which type of bond is responsible for the unique properties of water and plays a crucial role in the structure of DNA and proteins?

    A. Hydrogen bonds.

    B. Covalent bonds.

    C. Ionic bonds.

    D. Van der Waals forces.

    Answer Explanation

    The correct answer is choice A. Hydrogen bonds.

    Hydrogen bonds are responsible for the unique properties of water and play a crucial role in the structure of DNA and proteins.

    Hydrogen bonds are weak electrostatic attractions between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom and another electronegative atom.

    Choice B.

    Covalent bonds is incorrect because covalent bonds are strong chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

    Choice C.

    Ionic bonds is incorrect because ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

    Choice D.

    Van der Waals forces is incorrect because Van der Waals forces are weak intermolecular forces that arise from temporary dipoles induced in atoms or molecules.

  • Q #3: What is the function of the neuromuscular junction?

    A. To connect muscle fibers to motor neurons

    B. To bind acetylcholine to nAChRs

    C. To depolarize the muscle cell membrane D.

    D. To activate voltage-gated sodium channels on the muscle membrane .

    Answer Explanation

    The neuromuscular junction is a type of synapse where neuronal signals from the brain or spinal cord interact with skeletal muscle fibers, causing them to contract.

    My Notes for USMLE „ houseofmind: The Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ)...

    The activation of many muscle fibers together causes muscles to contract, which in turn can produce movement.

    Choice B is incorrect because binding acetylcholine to nAChRs is a process that occurs at the neuromuscular junction, but it is not the function of the neuromuscular junction itself.

    Choice C is incorrect because depolarizing the muscle cell membrane is a result of the function of the neuromuscular junction, but it is not the function itself.

    Choice D is incorrect because activating voltage-gated sodium channels on the muscle membrane is a result of the function of the neuromuscular junction, but it is not the function itself.