Deck 7: Cells

Question 1

Which type of cellular junction attaches the junctional epithelium to the tooth surface?

A) Cemental
B) Lysosomal
C) Desmosomal
D) Hemidesmosomal

Answer 1

Hemidesmosomal

Question 2

The specialized,metabolically active structures within the cell are generally considered to be:

A) nuclear pores.
B) organelles.
C) chromosomes.
D) vacuoles.

Answer 2

organelles.

Question 3

How many phases are within interphase when it occurs between cell division?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

The smallest living unit of organization in the body is a(n):

A) organ.
B) tissue.
C) cell.
D) system.

Question 5

The fluid part within the nucleus of the cell is considered to be:

A) cytoplasm.
B) nucleoplasm.
C) nuclear envelope.
D) tissue fluid.

Question 6

The semifluid part contained within cell membrane boundary is considered to be:

A) nucleoplasm.
B) cytoplasm.
C) tissue fluid.
D) nuclear envelope.

Question 7

Which of the following functions are performed by the Golgi complex within the cell?

A) Metabolizes foreign compounds
B) Produces ribosomes
C) Packages protein compounds
D) Produces energy for the cell

Question 8

The active transport of material from a vesicle within the cell out into the extracellular environment is termed:

A) endocytosis.
B) phagocytosis.
C) exocytosis.
D) interphase.

Question 9

When does the nuclear membrane reappear during mitosis?

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

Question 10

During what phase of mitosis does the chromatin condense within the cell?

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

Question 11

How many phases are within mitosis or cell division?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Question 12

Which of the following organelles are produced by the Golgi complex and function as well in both intracellular and extracellular digestion by the cell?

A) Lysosomes
B) Ribosomes
C) Endoplasmic reticulum
D) Nucleus

Question 13

A collection of similarly specialized cells in the body is termed a(n):

A) organ.
B) tissue.
C) cell.
D) system.

Question 14

Organs in the body are know to be able to functioning together as a(n):

A) organ.
B) tissue.
C) cell.
D) system.

Question 15

During what phase of mitosis do the chromosomes move so that the centromeres are aligned in the equatorial plane?

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

Question 16

The chromosomes have clear,constricted areas near each middle,specifically considered to be:

A) chromatin.
B) chromatids.
C) centromeres.
D) cytoplasm.

Question 17

Which of the following organelles in a cell can appear microscopically either smooth or rough?

A) Golgi complex
B) Lysosomes
C) Cytoskeleton
D) Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 18

Which of following are metabolically inert substances in the cell that are also considered transient?

A) Inclusions
B) Vacuoles
C) Intermediate filaments
D) Lysosomes

Question 19

During the cell cycle,interphase involves the cells engaging in:

A) organelle replacement.
B) substance destruction.
C) chromatin removal.
D) centrosome reduction.

Question 20

An independent body part formed from tissue is a(n):

A) organ.
B) tissue.
C) cell.
D) system.

Question 21

What is the main difference between the cell membrane and nuclear envelope within the cell?

A) Cell membrane has nuclear pores.
B) Nuclear envelope is double-layered.
C) Nuclear envelope contains cytoplasm.
D) Cell membrane contains nucleoplasm.

Question 22

Which of the following involves the engulfing and then digesting of solid waste and foreign material by the cell through enzymatic breakdown of the material?

A) Exocytosis
B) Phagocytosis
C) Endoplasmic reticulum
D) Intermediate filaments

Question 23

Where is the centrosome specifically located within the cell,as it plays a significant role in forming the mitotic spindle apparatus during mitosis?

A) Cell membrane
B) Golgi complex
C) Nucleus
D) Mitochondria

Question 24

Which of the following is the main hydrolytic enzyme found in lysosomes?

A) Intercellular substance
B) Hyaluronidase
C) Tissue fluid
D) Lysozyme

Question 25

Which of the following is not considered a component of the cytoskeleton within a cell?

A) Microfilaments
B) Intermediate filaments
C) Microtubules
D) Vacuoles