Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition Patton Test Bank Chapter 05: Cell Structure

Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition Patton Test Bank


Chapter 05: Cell Structure
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The fundamental organizational unit of life is the:
a. atom.
b. cell.
c. gene.
d. DNA molecule.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 75
TOP: Introduction

2. Which of the following recognize and destroy nonself cells?
a. Gland cells
b. Immune cells
c. Nerve cells
d. Red blood cells
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 76, Table 5-2
TOP: Examples of Cell Types

3. Main cell structures include all of the following except:
a. organelles.
b. plasma membrane.
c. interstitial fluid.
d. cytoplasm.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 77-78
TOP: Cell Structures

4. Which of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane?
a. Self-identification
b. Receptor site for messages
c. Selective barrier
d. Control center of the cell
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 78, Table 5-3
TOP: Membrane Function

5. The structure in cells that is associated with the enzymatic breakdown (digestion) of foreign
material is the:
a. lysosome.
b. Golgi apparatus.
c. ribosome.
d. centriole.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 78, Table 5-2
TOP: Lysosomes

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6. The major function of ribosomes is to synthesize:
a. proteins.
b. carbohydrates.
c. fats.
d. cholesterol.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 78, Table 5-2
TOP: Ribosomes

7. Which are the organelles that allow for the recycling of amino acids in the cell?
a. Peroxisomes
b. Mitochondria
c. Ribosomes
d. Proteasomes
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 85
TOP: Proteasomes

8. Which organelle processes and packages material to be secreted?
a. Nucleolus
b. Ribosome
c. Mitochondrion
d. Golgi apparatus
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 83
TOP: Golgi Apparatus

9. Projections from the cell that move materials and mucus are called:
a. cilia. N R I G B.C M
b. flagella.
c. microvilli.
d. microtubules.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 90
TOP: Cell Extensions

10. Granules or threads within the nucleus are called:
a. microfilaments.
b. chromatin.
c. nucleotides.
d. microtubules.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
TOP: Nucleus

11. Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by:
a. gap junctions.
b. desmosomes.
c. tight junctions.
d. adhesions.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 92
TOP: Cell Connections

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12. The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called cristae?
a. Golgi apparatus
b. Mitochondrion
c. Endoplasmic reticulum
d. Ribosome
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 86
TOP: Mitochondria

13. The cell extension that assists epithelial cells in absorption is called:
a. cilia.
b. flagella.
c. microvilli.
d. desmosomes.
ANS: C DIF: Application REF: p. 90 TOP: Cell Extensions

14. A specialized cell structure that propels the sperm is the:
a. flagellum.
b. cilium.
c. microvillus.
d. microtubule.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 91
TOP: Cell Extensions

15. DNA is a major constituent of which cell organelle?
a. Lysosome N R I G B.C M
b. Ribosome
c. Chromosome
d. Nucleus
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 87
TOP: Nucleus

16. An area of cytoplasm that coordinates the building and breaking of microtubules is called:
a. cytoplasm A.
b. mitochondria.
c. centrosome.
d. ribosomes.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 88
TOP: Centrosomes

17. The structure that separates the contents of a cell from the surrounding tissue is known as:
a. Golgi apparatus.
b. plasma membrane.
c. cytoplasm.
d. centrosome.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 95
TOP: Cell Membranes