Question 1

Which of the following is not associated with the cytoskeleton?

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A)   intermediate filaments
B)   microtubules
C)   microbodies
D)   actin filaments
E)   centrosomeF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A malfunction with the microtubules would interfere with mitosis and meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Often when a person is admitted to the hospital, an intravenous solution of normal saline is begun. Since this does not harm the patient, what is the tonicity of normal saline compared to your blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertonic
B)   isotonic
C)   hypotonic
D)   pretonic
E)   osmotonicF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Only glucose can be used as an energy source in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the obvious dark-stained structure within the nucleus that contains ribosomal RNA called?

Accepted Answer

A)   nucleus
B)   nucleolus
C)   nuclear envelope
D)   nucleoplasm
E)   endoplasmic reticulumF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

When ATP is broken down, heat is released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Centrosomes are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   ribosomes.
B)   mitochondria.
C)   chromosomes.
D)   microtubules.
E)   lysosomes.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

________ are the fundamental units that make up all living things.

Accepted Answer

A)   Compartments
B)   Cells
C)   Chromosomes
D)   Coelom
E)   CristaeF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

What type of microscopy provides a three-dimensional view of the surface of an object?

Accepted Answer

A)   compound light microscope
B)   transmission electron microscope
C)   scanning electron microscope
D)   phase contrast microscope
E)   ultraviolet microscopeF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

What cellular organelle is especially abundant in phagocytic white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclei
B)   nucleoli
C)   Golgi apparati
D)   lysosomes
E)   ribosomesF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Explain the functions of adhesion junctions, gap junctions, and tight junctions in human cells.

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Adhesion junctions serve to mechanically...

Question 12

The first day of football practice was rough on the squad. During practice, the players complained of cramps and sore muscles. Although there is evidence to suggest that many different factors may contribute to this, which of the following is most likely to play a role in the soreness?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   alcohol
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   carbon monoxide
E)   lactateF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following processes moves large molecules across a membrane in the opposite direction of the others?

Accepted Answer

A)   exocytosis
B)   phagocytosis
C)   pinocytosis
D)   receptor-mediated endocytosis
E)   endocytosisF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the name of a photograph of a specimen obtained with a microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   negative
B)   dermatome
C)   thermograph
D)   micrograph
E)   chromatographF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Sheree observed an amoeba feeding by engulfing the prey with its false feet or pseudopods. This process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   pinocytosis.
B)   phagocytosis.
C)   exocytosis.
D)   facilitated transport.
E)   osmosis.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

List, in order, the stages of aerobic cellular respiration.

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration begins with glycoly...

Question 17

The light microscope has a resolving power of

Accepted Answer

A)   0.1 mm.
B)   0.01 mm.
C)   0.0001 mm.
D)   0.000001 mm.
E)   0.00000001 mm.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The cytoplasm is not considered a cellular organelle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain what occurs during endocytosis.

Accepted Answer

During endocytosis a portion of the plas...

Question 20

Which protein filaments are bundled together to form cilia?

Accepted Answer

A)   microtubules
B)   actin filaments
C)   intermediate filaments
D)   centrosomes
E)   None of these.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 3: Cell Structure and Function

Which of the following is not associated with the cytoskeleton?

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A malfunction with the microtubules would interfere with mitosis and meiosis.

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Explain what occurs during endocytosis.

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The cytoplasm is not considered a cellular organelle.

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Sheree observed an amoeba feeding by engulfing the prey with its false feet or pseudopods. This process is known as

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The first day of football practice was rough on the squad. During practice, the players complained of cramps and sore muscles. Although there is evidence to suggest that many different factors may contribute to this, which of the following is most likely to play a role in the soreness?

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Often when a person is admitted to the hospital, an intravenous solution of normal saline is begun. Since this does not harm the patient, what is the tonicity of normal saline compared to your blood?

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________ are the fundamental units that make up all living things.

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List, in order, the stages of aerobic cellular respiration.

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Only glucose can be used as an energy source in the human body.

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What type of microscopy provides a three-dimensional view of the surface of an object?

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What is the name of a photograph of a specimen obtained with a microscope?

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Which protein filaments are bundled together to form cilia?

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What is the obvious dark-stained structure within the nucleus that contains ribosomal RNA called?

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Which of the following processes moves large molecules across a membrane in the opposite direction of the others?

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When ATP is broken down, heat is released.

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The light microscope has a resolving power of

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What cellular organelle is especially abundant in phagocytic white blood cells?

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Explain the functions of adhesion junctions, gap junctions, and tight junctions in human cells.

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Centrosomes are associated with

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