Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls

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Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the heart?

A. Skeletal muscle B. Smooth muscle C. Cardiac muscle D. Striated muscle

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cardiac muscle is specific to the heart and has unique features like intercalated discs.

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and contains intercalated discs?

A. Skeletal muscle B. Cardiac muscle C. Smooth muscle D. Involuntary muscle

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cardiac muscle is striated and has intercalated discs.

Which type of cell junction provides a strong mechanical link between cells, allowing tissues to withstand stretching and mechanical stress?

A. Gap junctions B. Desmosomes C. Tight junctions D. Plasmodesmata

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Desmosomes anchor cells together, providing mechanical strength to tissues.

The process by which cells use energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient is known as:

A. Facilitated diffusion B. Osmosis C. Active transport D. Simple diffusion

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Active transport requires energy to move substances against their gradient.

What is the result of mitosis in a human body cell?

A. Four genetically unique daughter cells B. Two genetically identical daughter cells C. Haploid daughter cells D. Diploid daughter cells

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells.

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