Chapter 5 - General Anatomy and Physiology - Cell Biology

Question 1

Where is DNA held?

Answer 1

In the nucleus of all cells, apart from red blood cells (erythrocytes).

Question 2

What are groups of tissues that perform different functions called?

Answer 2

Organs

Question 3

What are the four basic types of cells in the human body?

Answer 3

Muscle Cells
Nerve Cells
Epithelial Cells
Connective Tissue Cells

Question 4

What do muscle cells do?

Answer 4

Generate forces and produce motion

Question 5

What do Nerve cells do?

Answer 5

Initiate and carry electrical impulses

Question 6

What do Epithelial cells do?

Answer 6

Cover the body surfaces (skin)
Surround organs
Line hollow structures within the body

Question 7

What do connective tissue cells do?

Answer 7

Connect parts of the body together by anchorage and support

Question 8

All these cells require a source of fuel to produce energy. What is this fuel provided by?

Answer 8

The food we eat

Question 9

What is the energy used for by the cells?

Answer 9

Homeostasis (maintain body temperature)
Movement for food gathering
Reproduction