ATI RN
Questions About Cells and Tissues Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is true of the 23 chromosomes within a sperm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sperm has 23 chromosomes which is the haploid number. The male that produced the sperm has 46 chromosomes(23 pairs) in their somatic cells "“ 23 each from the man's father and mother. When sperm are produced, the 46 chromosome assemble and pair up. The man's X and Y chromosomes pair up. Each pair of chromosomes then separates so that only one of each pair moves into a new sperm. Which one of the pair ends up
Question 2 of 5
The muscle that is located in the walls of hollow internal organs is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smooth muscle is found in walls of hollow organs.
Question 3 of 5
Secretions onto body surfaces are characteristic of __________ glands.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exocrine glands secrete onto surfaces.
Question 4 of 5
The liver is one organ that can partially regenerate because it is made of epithelial cells
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The liver regenerates due to its epithelial cells.
Question 5 of 5
The plasma membrane functions are as follows, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protein synthesis occurs in ribosomes (free or on rER), not in the plasma membrane, making D the false statement.