Which of the following processes produces ATP?
cellular respiration
external respiration
ventilation
internal respiration
The Correct Answer is A
A. Cellular respiration: Cellular respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation) produces ATP
B. External respiration: External respiration is gas exchange between lungs and blood, not the ATP-producing biochemical process
C. Ventilation: Ventilation (breathing) moves air in/out of lungs but does not itself synthesize ATP
D. Internal respiration: Internal respiration is gas exchange between blood and tissues, not the intracellular ATP-producing pathways
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
Related Questions
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. arteriole: arterioles are small, muscular arteries with thicker walls and no valves; lymphatics are thin-walled and valved.
B. artery: arteries have thick, muscular, elastic walls to withstand high pressure; lymphatic vessels are thin-walled and low-pressure.
C. capillary: capillaries are tiny single-cell-thick vessels for exchange; lymphatics are larger and have valves.
D. vein: lymphatic vessels have thin walls and valves and operate under low pressure, making them most similar in structure/function to veins.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Megakaryocytes: Megakaryocytes are large bone marrow cells whose cytoplasmic fragments become platelets (thrombocytes).
B. Macrophages: Phagocytic cells derived from monocytes; they do not produce platelets.
C. Monoblasts: Immature precursors that develop into monocytes/macrophages, not platelets.
D. Reticulocytes: Immature red blood cells (RBC precursors) released from bone marrow—not a source of platelets.
Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.
Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today
Report Wrong Answer on the Current Question
Do you disagree with the answer? If yes, what is your expected answer? Explain.
Kindly be descriptive with the issue you are facing.