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1. A lab report shows a potassium level of 4.5 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Is this within the normal range of 3.5 to 5.3 mmol/L?

• A. No, it is too low.
• B. Yes, it is within the normal range.
• C. No, it is too high.
• D. Cannot be determined without additional information.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The potassium level of 4.5 mmol/L falls within the normal range provided (3.5 to 5.3 mmol/L). 5. An infant's feeding schedule prescribes 120 milliliters of formula every 3 hours. How many ounces of formula should be prepared for a 24-hour period?

2. A book slides across a table. What determines the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the book?

• A. Only the mass of the book
• B. Only the normal force from the table
• C. Both the mass of the book and the normal force from the table
• D. Neither the mass of the book nor the normal force from the table

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Both the mass of the book and the normal force from the table. Friction is proportional to both the normal force and the coefficient of friction, which depends on the materials in contact. Since the normal force depends on the weight of the object (mass x gravity), both factors are important.

3. What is the term for the transfer of energy through a food chain?

• A. Photosynthesis
• B. Cellular respiration
• C. Transpiration
• D. Trophic cascade

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: A) Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. B) Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP. C) Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through the plant, and is released as vapor through pores in the leaves. D) Trophic cascade refers to the transfer of energy through a food chain or food web, where the impact of a predator on its prey cascades down the food chain, affecting multiple trophic levels. This term describes the indirect effects that predators can have on lower trophic levels, influencing the entire ecosystem.

4. What is the periodic law?

• A. The statement that the properties of the elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.
• B. The statement that the elements can be arranged in a table in which elements with similar properties are grouped together
• C. The statement that the elements can be arranged in a table in which the atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus
• D. The statement that the elements can be arranged in a table in which the atomic mass of an element is equal to the number of neutrons in its nucleus.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The periodic law states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers. This means that when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, there is a periodic repetition of their properties. This forms the basis for the modern periodic table. Option B describes the periodic table itself, while options C and D do not accurately describe the periodic law.

5. Which of the following organs is NOT directly involved in the mechanical breakdown of food?

• A. Mouth
• B. Stomach
• C. Small intestine
• D. Esophagus

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, but it is not directly involved in the mechanical breakdown of food. The mouth is responsible for the initial mechanical breakdown of food through chewing, the stomach further breaks down food through muscular contractions, and the small intestine aids in the digestion process. However, the esophagus primarily serves to transport chewed food from the mouth to the stomach via peristaltic movements, without actively breaking down the food itself.

6. The muscular chamber of the heart that receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs is the:

• A. Right atrium
• B. Left atrium
• C. Right ventricle
• D. Left ventricle

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Right ventricle. The right ventricle receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body and passes it to the right ventricle. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and passes it to the left ventricle. The left ventricle then pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Understanding the flow of blood through the heart chambers is essential for grasping the functions of each chamber in the circulatory system.

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