ATI RN
Cells Tissues and Organs Comprehension Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Adipocytes are found in which type of tissue?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adipocytes are found in fat(adipose tissue) which is a type of connective tissue.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mesothelium is simple squamous epithelium that is found in serous membranes.
Question 3 of 5
What is the name given to the movement of glucose or amino acids from the gut into the cells lining the gut, when they bind to a transport protein that has also bound a sodium ion. The sodium ion is entering the cell along its concentration gradient.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sodium ion was transported out of the cell with the use of energy in order to set up the sodium concentration gradient. This gradient then allows other molecules to enter the cell along with sodium's re-entry. This is active(because energy used), but secondary as it occurs as a result of the previous active transport event.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is NOT a function of membrane proteins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The glycocalyx is thought of as membrane carbohydrates.
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose of meiosis? To produce:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meiosis produces sperm or egg so these must have half the complement of chromosomes(be haploid) to allow for the full complement to be present(and not more!) when sperm combines with egg.