Question 1

The nucleus is surrounded by a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

nuclear en

Question 2

The fluid substance of blood is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fluid substance of blood is called...

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outer mitochondrial membrane is responsible for its shape. 
B)  The intermembrane space is used in the production of ATP. 
C)  Mitochondria contain their own DNA and RNA. 
D)  Mitochondria can replicate themselves only when directed by the cell's nuclear DNA. 
E)  Mitochondria are responsible for providing energy to the cell. 
A)  The outer mitochondrial membrane is responsible for its shape. 
B)  The intermembrane space is used in the production of ATP. 
C)  Mitochondria contain their own DNA and RNA. 
D)  Mitochondria can replicate themselves only when directed by the cell's nuclear DNA. 
E)  Mitochondria are responsible for providing energy to the cell.

Question 4

Match the type of cell junction with the best description.Answers may be used once,more than once,or not at all
-simplest cell-cell junction

Accepted Answer

A) gap junction 
B) tight junction 
C) anchoring junction 
A) gap junction 
B) tight junction 
C) anchoring junction

Question 5

Which type of tissue below has minimal extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial only 
B)  connective only 
C)  neural only 
D)  muscle only 
E)  epithelial, neural, and muscle 
A)  epithelial only 
B)  connective only 
C)  neural only 
D)  muscle only 
E)  epithelial, neural, and muscle

Question 6

Communication between the nucleus and cytosol occurs through ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication between the nucleus and cytosol occurs...

Question 7

________ is a protective layer made up of mostly membrane carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a protective layer made up...

Question 8

Design a concept map for the types of cell junctions and the proteins that compose them.

Accepted Answer

This is discussed in

Question 9

Movement of material between cells is known as the ________ pathway.

Accepted Answer

A)  transcellular 
B)  paracellular 
C)  metacellular 
D)  transendothelial 
E)  cisendothelial 
A)  transcellular 
B)  paracellular 
C)  metacellular 
D)  transendothelial 
E)  cisendothelial

Question 10

A.Define stem cells and differentiation,and describe the different types and the extent to which they are present during the life of an individual (include the fertilized egg as well as the adult that eventually results).
B.Which of the four tissue types contain populations of stem cells of known function,and what is that function? Which types of tissue have stem cells of unknown function? Do any types of tissue lack stem cells?
C.How do fully differentiated cells differ from stem cells? How can stem cells be used in medical treatment? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

A.Stem cells are cells that are mitotic

Question 11

Match the cell type to its tissue or function.
-fibroblast

Accepted Answer

A) cartilage 
B) destroys bone matrix 
C) loose connective tissue 
D) fat 
E) maintains bone matrix 
A) cartilage 
B) destroys bone matrix 
C) loose connective tissue 
D) fat 
E) maintains bone matrix

Question 12

Examination of a sample of glandular cells reveals an extensive network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.Which of the following would be a likely product of these cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive enzymes 
B)  steroid hormones 
C)  protein (peptide) hormones 
D)  transport proteins 
E)  antibodies 
A)  digestive enzymes 
B)  steroid hormones 
C)  protein (peptide) hormones 
D)  transport proteins 
E)  antibodies

Question 13

Which type of connective tissue does NOT fit with the typical characteristic regarding relative cell density?

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage 
B)  bone 
C)  adipose 
D)  blood 
E)  dense 
A)  cartilage 
B)  bone 
C)  adipose 
D)  blood 
E)  dense

Question 14

Which of the following terms is NOT used to define the structure that separates the contents of a human cell from its surrounding medium?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cell wall 
B)  a cell membrane 
C)  plasma membrane 
D)  plasmalemma 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  a cell wall 
B)  a cell membrane 
C)  plasma membrane 
D)  plasmalemma 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Cells that store fat are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  liposomes. 
C)  adipocytes. 
D)  mast cells. 
E)  melanocytes. 
A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  liposomes. 
C)  adipocytes. 
D)  mast cells. 
E)  melanocytes.

Question 16

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

(extracell

Question 17

Which cellular organelle is a lipid bilayer that controls which objects can leave or enter the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  Golgi apparatus 
C)  nucleus 
D)  plasma membrane 
E)  ribosome 
A)  endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  Golgi apparatus 
C)  nucleus 
D)  plasma membrane 
E)  ribosome

Question 18

Nervous tissue consists of two general types of cells: nerve cells and glial cells.Glial cells are mitotic,whereas neural cells are not (excluding the small population of stem cells).Which type of cell is most likely to be involved in brain cancer,and why?

Accepted Answer

Cancer results from uncontroll

Question 19

For each question,select the corresponding category:
-endoplasmic reticulum

Accepted Answer

A) membranous organelle 
B) Inclusion 
A) membranous organelle 
B) Inclusion

Question 20

Disappearance of which type of junction most likely contributes to the metastasis of cancer cells throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  gap 
B)  tight 
C)  anchoring 
A)  gap 
B)  tight 
C)  anchoring

Exam 3: Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

The nucleus is surrounded by a(n)________.

The fluid substance of blood is called ________.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding mitochondria?

Match the type of cell junction with the best description.Answers may be used once,more than once,or not at all -simplest cell-cell junction

Which type of tissue below has minimal extracellular matrix?

Communication between the nucleus and cytosol occurs through ________.

________ is a protective layer made up of mostly membrane carbohydrates.

Design a concept map for the types of cell junctions and the proteins that compose them.

Movement of material between cells is known as the ________ pathway.

Match the cell type to its tissue or function. -fibroblast

Examination of a sample of glandular cells reveals an extensive network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.Which of the following would be a likely product of these cells?

Which type of connective tissue does NOT fit with the typical characteristic regarding relative cell density?

Which of the following terms is NOT used to define the structure that separates the contents of a human cell from its surrounding medium?

Cells that store fat are called

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as ________.

Which cellular organelle is a lipid bilayer that controls which objects can leave or enter the cell?

Nervous tissue consists of two general types of cells: nerve cells and glial cells.Glial cells are mitotic,whereas neural cells are not (excluding the small population of stem cells).Which type of cell is most likely to be involved in brain cancer,and why?

For each question,select the corresponding category: -endoplasmic reticulum

Disappearance of which type of junction most likely contributes to the metastasis of cancer cells throughout the body?

Introduction to Physiology

Molecular Interactions

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

Mechanics of Breathing

Gas Exchange and Transport

The Kidneys

Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energy Balance

Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

The Immune System

Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Reproduction and Development

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