Human Biology and Cells
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48 questions
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Match the cell components with their descriptions:
Match the cell components with their descriptions:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | Outer barrier regulating what enters/exits | |
Organelles | arrow_right_alt | Semi-fluid portion containing organelles |
Cytoplasm | arrow_right_alt | Control center directing cellular activities |
| arrow_right_alt | Specialized structures with specific functions |
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Which functions are performed by the cell membrane?
Which functions are performed by the cell membrane?
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What is the main role of surface proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the main role of surface proteins in the cell membrane?
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Which type of protein spans both sides of the cell membrane?
Which type of protein spans both sides of the cell membrane?
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What do transport channels primarily do in the cell membrane?
What do transport channels primarily do in the cell membrane?
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What are surface markers composed of?
What are surface markers composed of?
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Why are surface markers important to the immune system?
Why are surface markers important to the immune system?
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What does selective permeability allow in a cell membrane?
What does selective permeability allow in a cell membrane?
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Which term describes movement from low to high concentration?
Which term describes movement from low to high concentration?
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What role do membrane proteins play in selective permeability?
What role do membrane proteins play in selective permeability?
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Which process does not require cellular energy?
Which process does not require cellular energy?
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What type of molecules pass through the lipid bilayer most easily?
What type of molecules pass through the lipid bilayer most easily?
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Why are ions unable to pass through the lipid bilayer freely?
Why are ions unable to pass through the lipid bilayer freely?
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What characteristic do small, uncharged polar molecules share?
What characteristic do small, uncharged polar molecules share?
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What percentage of total body weight does intracellular fluid constitute?
What percentage of total body weight does intracellular fluid constitute?
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Where is extracellular fluid primarily located?
Where is extracellular fluid primarily located?
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How do intracellular fluids typically respond to changes?
How do intracellular fluids typically respond to changes?
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What describes diffusion in cellular processes?
What describes diffusion in cellular processes?
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What is osmosis specifically involved in?
What is osmosis specifically involved in?
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Which process involves protein assistance during transport?
Which process involves protein assistance during transport?
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How is filtration different from other processes?
How is filtration different from other processes?
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What is the process of expelling substances from a cell?
What is the process of expelling substances from a cell?
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What describes the process of engulfing particles?
What describes the process of engulfing particles?
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Which process requires energy input from the cell?
Which process requires energy input from the cell?
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What primarily powers the sodium-potassium pump?
What primarily powers the sodium-potassium pump?
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Which ions does the sodium-potassium pump transport?
Which ions does the sodium-potassium pump transport?
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How does the sodium-potassium pump move ions?
How does the sodium-potassium pump move ions?
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What is the main function of the sodium-potassium pump?
What is the main function of the sodium-potassium pump?
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What are the main components of DNA and RNA?
What are the main components of DNA and RNA?
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How does DNA differ from RNA structurally?
How does DNA differ from RNA structurally?
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Why is DNA replication important for cells?
Why is DNA replication important for cells?
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What is a unique feature of RNA compared to DNA?
What is a unique feature of RNA compared to DNA?
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What is the function of the nucleolus?
What is the function of the nucleolus?
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What do genes provide instructions for?
What do genes provide instructions for?
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What is chromatin made of?
What is chromatin made of?
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What do chromosomes contain?
What do chromosomes contain?
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What is the main function of the Rough ER?
What is the main function of the Rough ER?
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What role does the Smooth ER play in a cell?
What role does the Smooth ER play in a cell?
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What primary role does the Golgi complex serve in cells?
What primary role does the Golgi complex serve in cells?
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Why are mitochondria referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?
Why are mitochondria referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?
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What is the primary function of cilia in cells?
What is the primary function of cilia in cells?
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How do microvilli enhance a cell's absorption ability?
How do microvilli enhance a cell's absorption ability?
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What distinguishes flagella from cilia?
What distinguishes flagella from cilia?
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What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
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How does meiosis differ from mitosis?
How does meiosis differ from mitosis?
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Match each tissue type to its primary function.
Match each tissue type to its primary function.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Epithelial | arrow_right_alt | Transmits and interprets nerve impulses |
Nervous | arrow_right_alt | Produces movement through force generation |
Muscle | arrow_right_alt | Covers surfaces, lines cavities |
Connective | arrow_right_alt | Supports and binds organs together |
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Match the membrane type with its description.
Match the membrane type with its description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Synovial membrane | arrow_right_alt | Covers organs within closed cavities |
Serous membrane | arrow_right_alt | Protects against UV light and microbes |
Mucous membrane | arrow_right_alt | Lines cavities opening to exterior |
Cutaneous membrane | arrow_right_alt | Lines freely movable joints |
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Match the membrane type with its location.
Match the membrane type with its location.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Mucous membrane | arrow_right_alt | Located in respiratory and digestive tracts |
Synovial membrane | arrow_right_alt | Lines freely movable joints |
Cutaneous membrane | arrow_right_alt | Found in skin and outer layer |