Question 1

The process that kidneys use to cleanse blood is

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A)  filtration. 
B)  active transport. 
C)  exocytosis. 
D)  facilitated diffusion. 
E)  protein synthesis. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  active transport. 
C)  exocytosis. 
D)  facilitated diffusion. 
E)  protein synthesis.

Question 2

The genetic material (DNA)is the component of the cell that carries hereditary information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Clusters of ribosomes in the cytoplasm are called

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A)  mitochondria. 
B)  inclusions. 
C)  polysomes. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
E)  microtubules. 
A)  mitochondria. 
B)  inclusions. 
C)  polysomes. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
E)  microtubules.

Question 4

The movement of molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration is called diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division,the resulting cells have

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A)  identical chromosomes but different DNA information. 
B)  identical DNA information but different chromosomes. 
C)  identical chromosomes and identical DNA information. 
D)  different chromosomes and different DNA information. 
E)  random numbers of chromosomes. 
A)  identical chromosomes but different DNA information. 
B)  identical DNA information but different chromosomes. 
C)  identical chromosomes and identical DNA information. 
D)  different chromosomes and different DNA information. 
E)  random numbers of chromosomes.

Question 6

Which is an example of filtration?

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A)  distilled water entering a cell 
B)  cell removing cholesterol from its surrounding 
C)  uptake of water and solutes by body cells 
D)  molecules leaving blood capillaries 
A)  distilled water entering a cell 
B)  cell removing cholesterol from its surrounding 
C)  uptake of water and solutes by body cells 
D)  molecules leaving blood capillaries

Question 7

Which of the following processes uses specific carrier molecules?

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A)  phagocytosis 
B)  pinocytosis 
C)  active transport 
D)  dialysis 
E)  diffusion 
A)  phagocytosis 
B)  pinocytosis 
C)  active transport 
D)  dialysis 
E)  diffusion

Question 8

If an isotonic saline solution is 0.9% NaCl,a 0.25% NaCl solution would be __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an isotonic saline solution is 0.9%...

Question 9

A cell that secretes abundant proteins,such as a cell in the pancreas secreting insulin,would have extra nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Studies show that chronic psychological or emotional stress as well as clinical depression or obesity can stimulate telomere lengthening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the concentration of glucose in the water outside of a cell is higher than the concentration inside

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A)  water will tend to enter the cell by osmosis. 
B)  water will tend to leave the cell by osmosis. 
C)  glucose will tend to enter the cell by osmosis. 
D)  glucose will tend to leave the cell by osmosis. 
E)  nucleoli. 
A)  water will tend to enter the cell by osmosis. 
B)  water will tend to leave the cell by osmosis. 
C)  glucose will tend to enter the cell by osmosis. 
D)  glucose will tend to leave the cell by osmosis. 
E)  nucleoli.

Question 12

A microfilament is made of tiny rods of actin protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A glycoprotein that extends from the surface of a cell may

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A)  indicate whether protein synthesis is taking place in the cell. 
B)  combine with other glycoproteins to form cilia. 
C)  mark the cell as belonging to a particular type of tissue or organ in a particular person. 
D)  dip back inside the cell if a person contracts an infection. 
E)  form a lipid bilayer. 
A)  indicate whether protein synthesis is taking place in the cell. 
B)  combine with other glycoproteins to form cilia. 
C)  mark the cell as belonging to a particular type of tissue or organ in a particular person. 
D)  dip back inside the cell if a person contracts an infection. 
E)  form a lipid bilayer.

Question 14

In this phase of the cell cycle,DNA is replicated as the cell grows and protein synthesis occurs.

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A)  prophase 
B)  metaphase 
C)  anaphase 
D)  interphase 
E)  mitosis 
A)  prophase 
B)  metaphase 
C)  anaphase 
D)  interphase 
E)  mitosis

Question 15

In Krabbe disease,an enzyme is abnormal or absent in the

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A)  centrosomes. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  cilia. 
D)  peroxisomes. 
E)  nucleus. 
A)  centrosomes. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  cilia. 
D)  peroxisomes. 
E)  nucleus.

Question 16

Which of the following is isotonic to red blood cells?

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A)  0.9 percent NaCl solution 
B)  distilled water 
C)  0.9 percent glucose solution 
D)  0.5 percent glucose solution 
E)  1.4 percent galactose solution 
A)  0.9 percent NaCl solution 
B)  distilled water 
C)  0.9 percent glucose solution 
D)  0.5 percent glucose solution 
E)  1.4 percent galactose solution

Question 17

Diffusion may take place even when a concentration gradient is absent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

White blood cells that take in particles and cellular debris are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  pinocytes. 
B)  erythrocytes. 
C)  phagocytes. 
D)  ligands. 
E)  endocytes. 
A)  pinocytes. 
B)  erythrocytes. 
C)  phagocytes. 
D)  ligands. 
E)  endocytes.

Question 19

During metaphase of mitosis,chromosomes

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A)  line up between the centrioles. 
B)  unwind to form chromatin. 
C)  migrate to opposite poles of the cell. 
D)  are surrounded by a nuclear membrane. 
E)  are selectively released from the cell. 
A)  line up between the centrioles. 
B)  unwind to form chromatin. 
C)  migrate to opposite poles of the cell. 
D)  are surrounded by a nuclear membrane. 
E)  are selectively released from the cell.

Question 20

In anaphase of mitosis,centromeres and duplicated parts of chromosomes separate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The process that kidneys use to cleanse blood is

The genetic material (DNA)is the component of the cell that carries hereditary information.

Clusters of ribosomes in the cytoplasm are called

The movement of molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration is called diffusion.

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division,the resulting cells have

Which is an example of filtration?

Which of the following processes uses specific carrier molecules?

If an isotonic saline solution is 0.9% NaCl,a 0.25% NaCl solution would be __________.

A cell that secretes abundant proteins,such as a cell in the pancreas secreting insulin,would have extra nuclei.

Studies show that chronic psychological or emotional stress as well as clinical depression or obesity can stimulate telomere lengthening.

If the concentration of glucose in the water outside of a cell is higher than the concentration inside

A microfilament is made of tiny rods of actin protein.

A glycoprotein that extends from the surface of a cell may

In this phase of the cell cycle,DNA is replicated as the cell grows and protein synthesis occurs.

In Krabbe disease,an enzyme is abnormal or absent in the

Which of the following is isotonic to red blood cells?

Diffusion may take place even when a concentration gradient is absent.

White blood cells that take in particles and cellular debris are termed

During metaphase of mitosis,chromosomes

In anaphase of mitosis,centromeres and duplicated parts of chromosomes separate.

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The process that kidneys use to cleanse blood is

The genetic material (DNA)is the component of the cell that carries hereditary information.

Clusters of ribosomes in the cytoplasm are called

The movement of molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration is called diffusion.

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division,the resulting cells have

Which is an example of filtration?

Which of the following processes uses specific carrier molecules?

If an isotonic saline solution is 0.9% NaCl,a 0.25% NaCl solution would be __________.

A cell that secretes abundant proteins,such as a cell in the pancreas secreting insulin,would have extra nuclei.

Studies show that chronic psychological or emotional stress as well as clinical depression or obesity can stimulate telomere lengthening.

If the concentration of glucose in the water outside of a cell is higher than the concentration inside

A microfilament is made of tiny rods of actin protein.

A glycoprotein that extends from the surface of a cell may

In this phase of the cell cycle,DNA is replicated as the cell grows and protein synthesis occurs.

In Krabbe disease,an enzyme is abnormal or absent in the

Which of the following is isotonic to red blood cells?

Diffusion may take place even when a concentration gradient is absent.

White blood cells that take in particles and cellular debris are termed

During metaphase of mitosis,chromosomes

In anaphase of mitosis,centromeres and duplicated parts of chromosomes separate.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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