ATI RN
Cell and Tissue Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cerebrospinal fluid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CSF is formed by filtration of plasma in the choroid plexus; glucose is lower (~60 mg/dL) than plasma (~100 mg/dL).
Question 2 of 5
Respiratory alkalosis differs from metabolic alkalosis in that the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis lowers PCO2 via hyperventilation; metabolic alkalosis raises HCO3-.
Question 3 of 5
In patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AIDS (HIV) is transmitted, not inherited; it primarily affects T-lymphocytes, not neutrophils.
Question 4 of 5
Cartilage is not found in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cartilage is a soft skeletal tissue or connective tissue with spaced cells. The solid matrix consists of proteins and sugar. Cartilage smooths bone surfaces at joints and is present in the nose, ear, trachea and larynx.
Question 5 of 5
In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cuticle is waxy layer of aerial parts of a plant with cutin, secreted by the epidermis and prevent water loss.