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Chapter 2 Cells and Tissues Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cells that are found in tendons are called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Simple Squamous. A single layer of flat(squashed) cells so diffusion through the layer takes place easily. Lines heart, lymph& blood vessels (known as endothelium). Called mesothelium when in serous membranes.
Question 2 of 5
Facilitated diffusion through a membrane involves which of the following scenarios?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facilitation is by binding to a membrane protein.
Question 3 of 5
What results from the events that occur during metaphase of mitosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During metaphase, chromosomes are arranged on a plane(the metaphase plate) in the middle of the cell, attached to microtubules of the spindle.
Question 4 of 5
The nucleic acid which carries the information for protein synthesis from the cell nucleus to the ribosomes is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: "messenger" RNA carries the data(the message) from the chromosomes in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
Question 5 of 5
Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption or secretion usually have __________ at their free surface.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microvilli increase the surface area for absorption and secretion.