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1 The nucleus d
, which is essential for function and s
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A) is the site of protein synthesis d d d d d
B) contains the genetic code d d d
C) transforms cellular energy d d
D) initiates aerobic metabolism d d
2 Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as
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the power plants of the cell because they:
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A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.
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B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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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 membrane is for
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med by a lipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions
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are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins. d d d
B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. d d d
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-
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cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems tha
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A) displace surface receptor proteins. d d d
B) accumulate within cell gap junctions. d d d d
C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
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,D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
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5 Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, pr
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A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP. d d d d d
B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water. d d d d d d
C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm. d d d d d
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. d d d
A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for trans
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port
B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microor
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesize d d d d d
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes f d d d d d d
or secretion
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7 The process responsible for generating and conducting memb
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rane potentials is:
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A) diffusion of current-carrying ions. d d d
B) millivoltage of electrical potential. d d d
C) polarization of charged particles. d d d
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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8 Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cell
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s and the number of layers. Which of the following is a correctly
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matched description and type of epithelial tissue?
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, A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with interce
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llular matrix; some do not extend to surface
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B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all ce
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lls rest on basement membrane
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C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surfaced d d d
epithelia and underlying connective tissue
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D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of d d d d d
cells; deepest layer rests on basement membran
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9 Connective tissue contains fibroblasts that are responsible for:
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A) providing a fibrous framework for capillaries. d d d d d
B) synthesis of collagen, elastin, and reticular fiber
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C) forming tendons and the fascia that covers muscles.
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D) filling spaces between tissues to keep organs in pla
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ce.
10 Although all muscle tissue cells have some similarities, smoo
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th muscle (also known as involuntary muscle) differs by:
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A) having dense bodies attached to actin filaments.
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B) containing sarcomeres between Z lines and M band
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C) having rapid contractions and abundant cross-
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striations.
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D) contracting in response to increased intracellula
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r calcium.
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