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Chapter 3 Cells and Tissues Review Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A neuron that carries information from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Afferent neurons carry sensory information from the PNS to the CNS.
Question 2 of 5
The first cranial nerve is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve responsible for the sense of smell.
Question 3 of 5
Cataract is disease of---
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cataracts are a disease of the eye characterized by clouding of the lens.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cell?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The suffix ""“some" refers to an organelle within a cell. The other suffixes all indicate a type of cell.
Question 5 of 5
What is the name of the mechanism that ensures that there is a higher concentration of sodium ions in the extracellular fluid than in the intracellular fluid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "pump"(or ATPase) transports Na+ out and K+ into the cell.