Question 1

A neuron and an astrocyte can descend from the same progenitor cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What occurs when telomeres shorten to a certain length?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cell stops dividing. 
B)  Centrioles are duplicated. 
C)  Cytokinesisbegins. 
D)  Mitosis begins. 
A)  The cell stops dividing. 
B)  Centrioles are duplicated. 
C)  Cytokinesisbegins. 
D)  Mitosis begins.

Question 3

The liquid in which a cell's contents are suspended is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm 
B)  cytosol 
C)  plasma 
D)  interstitial fluid 
A)  cytoplasm 
B)  cytosol 
C)  plasma 
D)  interstitial fluid

Question 4

Which is an example of filtration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distilled water entering a cell 
B)  Cell removing cholesterol from its surrounding 
C)  Uptake of water and solutes by body cells 
D)  Glucose 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)  Glucose leaving blood capillaries

Question 5

A nucleolus is composed largely of what two organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA and DNA 
B)  RNA and lipid 
C)  DNA and protein 
D)  DNA and lipid 
E)  RNA and protein 
A)  RNA and DNA 
B)  RNA and lipid 
C)  DNA and protein 
D)  DNA and lipid 
E)  RNA and protein

Question 6

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division, the resulting cells have __________ chromosomes and __________ DNA information.

Accepted Answer

A)  identical; different 
B)  different; identical 
C)  identical; identical 
D)  different; different 
A)  identical; different 
B)  different; identical 
C)  identical; identical 
D)  different; different

Question 7

During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication and protein synthesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase 
B)  Metaphase 
C)  Anaphase 
D)  Interphase 
E)  Telophase 
A)  Prophase 
B)  Metaphase 
C)  Anaphase 
D)  Interphase 
E)  Telophase

Question 8

What happens during metaphase?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What mechanism of membrane transport requires an input of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive transport 
B)  Active transport 
C)  Facilitated diffusion 
D)  Diffusion 
E)  Osmosis 
A)  Passive transport 
B)  Active transport 
C)  Facilitated diffusion 
D)  Diffusion 
E)  Osmosis

Question 10

Neurotransmitter release is an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor-mediated transcytosis 
B)  pinocytosis 
C)  exocytosis 
D)  phagocytosis 
A)  receptor-mediated transcytosis 
B)  pinocytosis 
C)  exocytosis 
D)  phagocytosis

Question 11

A bone cell and a nerve cell have the same genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Golgi apparatus contains DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the function of the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A)  To direct the activities of the cell 
B)  To release energy from nutrient molecules 
C)  To digest wornout cellular parts 
D)  To provide shape and structure for the cell 
A)  To direct the activities of the cell 
B)  To release energy from nutrient molecules 
C)  To digest wornout cellular parts 
D)  To provide shape and structure for the cell

Question 14

Chromatin consists of DNA and protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A neuron and an astrocyte can descend from the same progenitor cell.

What occurs when telomeres shorten to a certain length?

The liquid in which a cell's contents are suspended is called ________.

Which is an example of filtration?

A nucleolus is composed largely of what two organic compounds?

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division, the resulting cells have chromosomes and DNA information.

During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication and protein synthesis occur?

What happens during metaphase?

What mechanism of membrane transport requires an input of energy?

Neurotransmitter release is an example of _________.

A bone cell and a nerve cell have the same genetic information.

The Golgi apparatus contains DNA.

What is the function of the nucleus?

Chromatin consists of DNA and protein.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Cellular Metabolism

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Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

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Exam 3: Cells

A neuron and an astrocyte can descend from the same progenitor cell.

What occurs when telomeres shorten to a certain length?

The liquid in which a cell's contents are suspended is called ________.

Which is an example of filtration?

A nucleolus is composed largely of what two organic compounds?

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division, the resulting cells have __________ chromosomes and __________ DNA information.

During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication and protein synthesis occur?

What happens during metaphase?

What mechanism of membrane transport requires an input of energy?

Neurotransmitter release is an example of _________.

A bone cell and a nerve cell have the same genetic information.

The Golgi apparatus contains DNA.

What is the function of the nucleus?

Chromatin consists of DNA and protein.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Filters

Because of mitosis and cytoplasmic division, the resulting cells have chromosomes and DNA information.