Question 1

Growth of a tissue due to hypertrophy occurs when cells increase in number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Cells lacking lysosomes would be unable to undergo apoptosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The granular (rough)endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by a lack of ribosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Individuals using anabolic steroids would have increased amounts of agranular (smooth)endoplasmic reticulum in their liver cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Genes present in heterochromatin are readily expressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Chemicals stored in cells are called kinesins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

This organ contains cells that are haploid:

Accepted Answer

A) the testis 
B) the liver 
C) the lung 
D) the heart 
A) the testis 
B) the liver 
C) the lung 
D) the heart

Question 8

Pinocytosis is a type of exocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Large hydrophilic molecules can readily move unaided into and out of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

microRNA

Accepted Answer

A) is single-stranded. 
B) is complementary to a particular mRNA 
C) is partially complementary to many mRNAs. 
D) is produced in large numbers by tumor cells. 
A) is single-stranded. 
B) is complementary to a particular mRNA 
C) is partially complementary to many mRNAs. 
D) is produced in large numbers by tumor cells.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a molecular motor used to move substances along the cytoskeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) melanin 
B) kinesin 
C) myosin 
D) dynein 
A) melanin 
B) kinesin 
C) myosin 
D) dynein

Question 12

Which of the following locations have ciliated cells?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory and digestive systems 
B) female reproductive and lymphatic systems 
C) respiratory and female reproductive systems 
D) digestive and lymphatic systems 
A) respiratory and digestive systems 
B) female reproductive and lymphatic systems 
C) respiratory and female reproductive systems 
D) digestive and lymphatic systems

Question 13

Telomere DNA is produced from a ______________ template.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) telomerase 
C) RNA 
D) ATP 
A) DNA 
B) telomerase 
C) RNA 
D) ATP

Question 14

Proteins and mRNA exit the nucleus via

Accepted Answer

A) nuclear pores. 
B) endoplasmic reticulum. 
C) vesicles. 
D) centromeres. 
A) nuclear pores. 
B) endoplasmic reticulum. 
C) vesicles. 
D) centromeres.

Question 15

Neutrophils and macrophages move through the extracellular matrix by amoeboid movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The only flagellated cells in humans are

Accepted Answer

A) ovA. 
B) sperm. 
C) goblet cells. 
D) tumor cells. 
A) ovA. 
B) sperm. 
C) goblet cells. 
D) tumor cells.

Question 17

Cellular senescence may be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A) increased DNA polymerase activity. 
B) increased telomerase activity. 
C) increased RNA polymerase activity. 
D) increased synthase activity. 
A) increased DNA polymerase activity. 
B) increased telomerase activity. 
C) increased RNA polymerase activity. 
D) increased synthase activity.

Question 18

Germinal cells can most likely divide indefinitely due to the activity of an enzyme called

Accepted Answer

A) caspases. 
B) telomerase. 
C) DNA polymerase. 
D) RNA transferase. 
A) caspases. 
B) telomerase. 
C) DNA polymerase. 
D) RNA transferase.

Question 19

One example of a tumor suppressor gene is p53,which protects against cancer by directly blocking the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hydrophobic center of the plasma membrane will restrict the movement of water and fat-soluble substances through the membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Growth of a tissue due to hypertrophy occurs when cells increase in number.

Cells lacking lysosomes would be unable to undergo apoptosis.

The granular (rough)endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by a lack of ribosomes.

Individuals using anabolic steroids would have increased amounts of agranular (smooth)endoplasmic reticulum in their liver cells.

Genes present in heterochromatin are readily expressed.

Chemicals stored in cells are called kinesins.

This organ contains cells that are haploid:

Pinocytosis is a type of exocytosis.

Large hydrophilic molecules can readily move unaided into and out of cells.

microRNA

Which of the following is NOT a molecular motor used to move substances along the cytoskeleton?

Which of the following locations have ciliated cells?

Telomere DNA is produced from a ______________ template.

Proteins and mRNA exit the nucleus via

Neutrophils and macrophages move through the extracellular matrix by amoeboid movement.

The only flagellated cells in humans are

Cellular senescence may be prevented by

Germinal cells can most likely divide indefinitely due to the activity of an enzyme called

One example of a tumor suppressor gene is p53,which protects against cancer by directly blocking the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division.

The hydrophobic center of the plasma membrane will restrict the movement of water and fat-soluble substances through the membrane.

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Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

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Exam 3: Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Growth of a tissue due to hypertrophy occurs when cells increase in number.

Cells lacking lysosomes would be unable to undergo apoptosis.

The granular (rough)endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by a lack of ribosomes.

Individuals using anabolic steroids would have increased amounts of agranular (smooth)endoplasmic reticulum in their liver cells.

Genes present in heterochromatin are readily expressed.

Chemicals stored in cells are called kinesins.

This organ contains cells that are haploid:

Pinocytosis is a type of exocytosis.

Large hydrophilic molecules can readily move unaided into and out of cells.

microRNA

Which of the following is NOT a molecular motor used to move substances along the cytoskeleton?

Which of the following locations have ciliated cells?

Telomere DNA is produced from a ______________ template.

Proteins and mRNA exit the nucleus via

Neutrophils and macrophages move through the extracellular matrix by amoeboid movement.

The only flagellated cells in humans are

Cellular senescence may be prevented by

Germinal cells can most likely divide indefinitely due to the activity of an enzyme called

One example of a tumor suppressor gene is p53,which protects against cancer by directly blocking the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division.

The hydrophobic center of the plasma membrane will restrict the movement of water and fat-soluble substances through the membrane.

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

Reproduction

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