Question 1

This molecule provides the template for the process of transcription.

Accepted Answer

A)  mRNA 
B)  rRNA 
C)  tRNA 
D)  DNA 
E)  cDNA 
A)  mRNA 
B)  rRNA 
C)  tRNA 
D)  DNA 
E)  cDNA

Question 2

mRNA is formed within the nucleus and then moves into the cytoplasm where it is involved in protein synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____________________ are the dominant structural and functional components of cilia and flagella.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the dominant structural and functional...

Question 4

The accompanying figure relates to the secretion process for proteins by the endoplasmic reticulum. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-7) with the statements using the letter key below.
-The transport vessel fuses with the Golgi complex.

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6
G)Step 7 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6
G)Step 7

Question 5

The protective, waterproof outer layer of skin is formed by the tough skeleton of the microtrabecular lattice that persists after the surface skin cells die.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the cellular protein with its correct characteristic.
-Causes pinching off of endocytic vesicles.

Accepted Answer

A) dynamin 
B) tubulin 
C) kinesin 
D) actin 
A) dynamin 
B) tubulin 
C) kinesin 
D) actin

Question 7

The term aerobic means

Accepted Answer

A)  in the blood. 
B)  with carbon dioxide. 
C)  with oxygen. 
D)  without carbon dioxide. 
E)  without oxygen. 
A)  in the blood. 
B)  with carbon dioxide. 
C)  with oxygen. 
D)  without carbon dioxide. 
E)  without oxygen.

Question 8

Select the incorrect characteristic of mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)  they have an inner fluid filled space called the cristae. 
B)  they possess their own DNA. 
C)  they are the site a cell respiration. 
D)  their inner membranes posses electron carriers. 
E)  they possess two membranes. 
A)  they have an inner fluid filled space called the cristae. 
B)  they possess their own DNA. 
C)  they are the site a cell respiration. 
D)  their inner membranes posses electron carriers. 
E)  they possess two membranes.

Question 9

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Accepted Answer

A)  is most abundant in cells specialized for protein secretion. 
B)  gives rise to transport vesicles containing newly synthesized molecules wrapped in a layer of smooth ER membrane. 
C)  consists of stacks of relatively flattened sacs called cisternae. 
D)  has many ribosomes. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is most abundant in cells specialized for protein secretion. 
B)  gives rise to transport vesicles containing newly synthesized molecules wrapped in a layer of smooth ER membrane. 
C)  consists of stacks of relatively flattened sacs called cisternae. 
D)  has many ribosomes. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning cells is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells serve as the living building blocks of the body. 
B)  the average human cell is about one hundred times smaller than the smallest particle visible by the unaided eye. 
C)  inanimate chemical molecules are organized within each cell into a living entity. 
D)  cells are generally colorless and transparent so they must be stained for visualization under a microscope. 
E)  the three major subdivisions of a cell are the plasma membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm. 
A)  cells serve as the living building blocks of the body. 
B)  the average human cell is about one hundred times smaller than the smallest particle visible by the unaided eye. 
C)  inanimate chemical molecules are organized within each cell into a living entity. 
D)  cells are generally colorless and transparent so they must be stained for visualization under a microscope. 
E)  the three major subdivisions of a cell are the plasma membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm.

Question 11

The plasma membrane:

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed mostly of lipid molecules 
B)  is composed mostly of protein molecules 
C)  allows the ICF and ECF to easily exchange materials 
D)  is a barrier that prevents most molecules from passing through 
E)  is a very thick structure relative to the size of the cell 
A)  is composed mostly of lipid molecules 
B)  is composed mostly of protein molecules 
C)  allows the ICF and ECF to easily exchange materials 
D)  is a barrier that prevents most molecules from passing through 
E)  is a very thick structure relative to the size of the cell

Question 12

Match the term to its description.
-Consists of stacks of flattened sacs.

Accepted Answer

A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament 
A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament

Question 13

The golgi complex is functionally connected to the ER.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply.
-Contents become concentrated over time.

Accepted Answer

A) transport vesicles 
B) coated vesicles 
C) secretory vesicles 
A) transport vesicles 
B) coated vesicles 
C) secretory vesicles

Question 15

Match the term to its description.
-Is/are one continuous extensive organelle consisting of a network of tubules and flattened filament.

Accepted Answer

A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament 
A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament

Question 16

The metabolism of acetyl CoA into the citric acid cycle depends on the presence of ____________________ gas in the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The metabolism of acetyl CoA into the...

Question 17

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply.
-Originate from the endoplasmic reticulum.

Accepted Answer

A) transport vesicles 
B) coated vesicles 
C) secretory vesicles 
A) transport vesicles 
B) coated vesicles 
C) secretory vesicles

Question 18

Match the term to its description.
-Is/are the powerhouse of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament 
A) ER 
B) Golgi complex 
C) Lysosome 
D) Peroxisome 
E) Mitochondrion
F)Free ribosome
G)Microtubule
H)Microfilament

Question 19

Of the organelles below which occurs in the lowest numbers within a typical human cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria. 
B)  ribosomes 
C)  peroxisomes. 
D)  lysosomes. 
E)  nuclei. 
A)  mitochondria. 
B)  ribosomes 
C)  peroxisomes. 
D)  lysosomes. 
E)  nuclei.

Question 20

Match the term to its description.
-Form(s) the mitotic spindle.

Accepted Answer

A) microtubules 
B) microfilaments 
C) intermediate filaments 
D) microtrabecular lattice 
A) microtubules 
B) microfilaments 
C) intermediate filaments 
D) microtrabecular lattice

This molecule provides the template for the process of transcription.

mRNA is formed within the nucleus and then moves into the cytoplasm where it is involved in protein synthesis.

____________________ are the dominant structural and functional components of cilia and flagella.

The accompanying figure relates to the secretion process for proteins by the endoplasmic reticulum. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-7) with the statements using the letter key below. -The transport vessel fuses with the Golgi complex.

The protective, waterproof outer layer of skin is formed by the tough skeleton of the microtrabecular lattice that persists after the surface skin cells die.

Match the cellular protein with its correct characteristic. -Causes pinching off of endocytic vesicles.

The term aerobic means

Select the incorrect characteristic of mitochondria?

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following statements concerning cells is incorrect?

The plasma membrane:

Match the term to its description. -Consists of stacks of flattened sacs.

The golgi complex is functionally connected to the ER.

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply. -Contents become concentrated over time.

Match the term to its description. -Is/are one continuous extensive organelle consisting of a network of tubules and flattened filament.

The metabolism of acetyl CoA into the citric acid cycle depends on the presence of ____________________ gas in the cell.

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply. -Originate from the endoplasmic reticulum.

Match the term to its description. -Is/are the powerhouse of the cell.

Of the organelles below which occurs in the lowest numbers within a typical human cell?

Match the term to its description. -Form(s) the mitotic spindle.

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Exam 2: Cell Physiology

This molecule provides the template for the process of transcription.

mRNA is formed within the nucleus and then moves into the cytoplasm where it is involved in protein synthesis.

____________________ are the dominant structural and functional components of cilia and flagella.

The accompanying figure relates to the secretion process for proteins by the endoplasmic reticulum. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-7) with the statements using the letter key below. -The transport vessel fuses with the Golgi complex.

The protective, waterproof outer layer of skin is formed by the tough skeleton of the microtrabecular lattice that persists after the surface skin cells die.

Match the cellular protein with its correct characteristic. -Causes pinching off of endocytic vesicles.

The term aerobic means

Select the incorrect characteristic of mitochondria?

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following statements concerning cells is incorrect?

The plasma membrane:

Match the term to its description. -Consists of stacks of flattened sacs.

The golgi complex is functionally connected to the ER.

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply. -Contents become concentrated over time.

Match the term to its description. -Is/are one continuous extensive organelle consisting of a network of tubules and flattened filament.

The metabolism of acetyl CoA into the citric acid cycle depends on the presence of ____________________ gas in the cell.

Complete the sentences by matching the appropriate vesicle(s) from the following list. More than one answer may apply. -Originate from the endoplasmic reticulum.

Match the term to its description. -Is/are the powerhouse of the cell.

Of the organelles below which occurs in the lowest numbers within a typical human cell?

Match the term to its description. -Form(s) the mitotic spindle.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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