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Which of the heart chambers is the largest?

A. Left atrium

B. Right atrium

C. Left ventricle

D. Right ventricle

Answer Explanation:

Of the four heart chambers, the left ventricle is the largest. When it contracts, it pushes blood out to the organs and extremities of the body. The right ventricle pushes blood into the lungs. The atria, on the other hand, receive blood from the outlying parts of the body and transport it into the ventricles.

The basic process works as follows: Oxygen-poor blood fills the right atrium and is pumped into the right ventricle. from which it is pumped into the pulmonary artery and on to the lungs. In the lungs, this blood is oxygenated. The blood then reenters the heart at the left atrium, which, when full, pumps into the left ventricle. When the left ventricle is full, blood is pushed into the aorta and on to the organs and extremities of the body.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Given that there are over 100 million residential addresses in the United States, which of the following best describes a flaw of this survey as it is described?

    A. There were not enough age groups to show a trend based on age.

    B. The addresses were chosen randomly rather than strategically

    C. The distribution of ages in the sample did not reflect the actual population

    D. Each response represents only one person per address

    Answer Explanation

    While the random selection and large number of surveys sent out were a good start, to truly study the relationship between age and screen usage, it would have been better to have a few more age groups or just a direct age value from each participant rather than four large categories. As far as whether the age distribution accurately reflected the population, we don't have enough information to say if that was a problem or not. Also, the fact that each response is from just one person at the address is not a flaw but a reasonable way to get a good variety of responses

  • Q #2: What type of mutation is represented by the following sequence? Original: 123456 Mutated: 154326

    A. Breakage

    B. Deletion

    C. Insertion

    D. Inversion

    Answer Explanation

    An inversion mutation is represented in the sequence 1 5 4 3 2 6. An inversion error is a type of mutation where an entire sequence of DNA is reversed. In this case, 2 3 4 5 has been reversed to 5 4 3 2.

    Breakage, choice A, in a gene can mess up its function entirely or lead to a translocation of genetic information. Choice B, deletion, is when a section of DNA is omitted or lost.

    Choice C, Insertion, is when an extra base pair is added to a DNA sequence. Deletions and insertions can lead to a frameshift effect where entire sequences are thrown off because one nucleotide is wrong.

    This could result in coding for the wrong amino acid and non-functioning proteins.

  • Q #3: Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

    A. Releasing compressed gas to make a bottle-rocket launch

    B. Adding water to clay to make slip

    C. Crystalizing honey to make candy

    D. Including baking soda in a recipe to make it less sour

    Answer Explanation

    A chemical change involves a chemical reaction and new substances are produced. When baking soda is added to something sour (acidic) it neutralizes the acid and forms new molecules, in this case carbon dioxide and water. A physical change does not produce new substances. Phase changes such as evaporation and sublimation are physical changes. Changing the ratio of ingredients in a mixture, like adding more water to clay, does not change it chemically, but it can change some of the mixture's physical properties.