ATI RN
Chapter 2 Cells and Tissues Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nerve cell does not contain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nerve cell or neuron have three parts: Cyton or cell body, Dendrons branching into dendrites, and Axon. Tendons are connective tissue, not part of neurons.
Question 2 of 5
Connective tissue is made of which three essential components?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Connective tissue consists of cells, ground substance, and protein fibers (e.g., collagen, elastin), forming its extracellular matrix.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.