ATI RN
Chapter 2 Cells and Tissues Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cork is outermost layer of old stem consisting of dead cells with no intercellular spaces. It has a deposit of suberin which is impermeable to water and gases.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following processes is not a cardinal sign of inflammation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness, heat, and swelling are local signs of inflammation; fever is a systemic response, not a cardinal sign.
Question 3 of 5
Proteins differ from carbohydrates in that they:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proteins contain nitrogen (in amino groups), unlike carbohydrates; both are organic and have covalent bonds.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following substances is not an organic compound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is inorganic; starch, ribose, and lipase (a protein) are organic with C, H, O, and often N.
Question 5 of 5
The usual function of the Golgi complex is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Golgi packages and modifies proteins/lipids for secretion or transport.