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1 The nucleusss , which is essential for ss ss ss ss
function andsurvival of the cell.
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A) is the site of protein synthesis
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B) contains the genetic code ss ss ss
C) transforms cellular energy ss ss
D) initiates aerobic metabolism ss ss
2 Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they
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are knownas the power plants of the cell
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because they:
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B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. ss ss nn ss
C) extract energy from organic compounds.
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D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma
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membrane isformed by a lipid bilayer, most of the
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specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins. ss ss ss
B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. ss ss ss
C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
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D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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4 To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell
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communicationutilizes chemical messenger systems
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that:
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C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
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D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
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metabolism,provides energy by:
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A) removing the phosphate bonds fromATP. ss ss ss ss s
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C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.
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D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.
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6 Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in
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into the extracellular fluid.
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A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins ss ss ss ss ss
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal nn nn ss ss
enzymes for secretion
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7 The process responsible for generating and
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conductingmembrane potentials is:
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B) millivoltage of electrical potential. ss ss ss
C) polarization of charged particles. ss ss ss
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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8 Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of
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thecells and the number of layers. Which of the following
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is a correctly matched description and type of epithelial
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tissue?
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A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with ss ss ss ss ss
intercellular matrix; some do not extend
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all cells rest on basement membrane
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C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surface ss ss ss ss
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D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers ss ss ss
ofcells; deepest layer rests on basement
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9 Connective tissue contains fibroblasts that are responsible
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for:
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C) forming tendons and the fascia that ss ss ss ss ss
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D) filling spaces between tissues to keep organs
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inplace.
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10 Although all muscle tissue cells have some similarities,
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smooth muscle (also known as involuntary muscle)
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differs by:
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A) having dense bodies attached to ss ss ss ss
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B) containing sarcomeres between Z lines and ss ss ss ss ss
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C) having rapid contractions and abundant
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D) contracting in response to ss ss ss
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11 Which of the following aspects of the function of the
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nucleus is performed by ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
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