ATI RN
Questions About Cells and Tissues Questions
Question 1 of 5
Spleen is called 'Grave yard' of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spleen is often referred to as the 'graveyard' of red blood cells (RBCs) because it removes old or damaged RBCs.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a function of membrane proteins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One function of membrane proteins is to receive(amino acid based) hormones that cannot pass through the plasma membrane.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a cell found in connective tissue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keratinocytes are in the epidermis which is epithelial tissue. The other cell types occur in fat, cartilage and bone.
Question 4 of 5
What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the lungs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pleura is around the lung, while visceral refers to the layer of the pleura that is attached to the lung surface.
Question 5 of 5
Facilitated diffusion refers to the process of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facilitated refers to the role of the protein carriers. The other choices refer to diffusion, active transport and osmosis respectively