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1
Q

It is the smallest, fundamental unit of life.

A

Cell

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2
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All prokaryotic cells are bounded by cell membrane, with a distinct membrane bound nucleus and a gel-like cytoplasm that provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell.

A. True
B. False

A

False

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3
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The scientific study of cell.

A

Cytology

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4
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The adult human body has approximately about __________ cells, with over __________ different types of cells that differ in several aspects such as size, shape, and number of nuclei present.

A

40 trillion; 200

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5
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Each cell type performs a different function. All cells possess certain unifying characteristics.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the first statement is false
D. Only the second statement is true

A

Both statements are true

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6
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Motor neuron cells

A

Star-shaped or stellate

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7
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Egg cell

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Spherical or spheroidal

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8
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Gut cells

A

Columnar

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9
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Skin cells

A

Flat

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10
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Smooth muscle fibers

A

Elongated, fusiform, or spindle-shaped

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11
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Red blood cells

A

Disc-shaped or discoid

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12
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Kidney cells

A

Cuboidal

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13
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Human liver

A

Polygonal

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14
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Identify the shape of the cell:
White blood cells

A

Spherical or spheroidal

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15
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Identify the shape of the cell:
Ligaments

A

Fibrous

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16
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There are variations in cell morphology.

A. True
B. False

A

True

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17
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Inner lining of the cheek

A

Flat cells

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18
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Identify the shape of the cells:
Pulmonary alveoli

A

Flat cells

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19
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Alveolar cells that comprise the major gas exchange surface of the alveolus and are integral to the maintenance of the permeability barrier function of the alveolar membrane.

20
Q

Type 1 pneumocytes are alveolar cells comprise the major __________ surface of the alveolus and are integral to the maintenance of the permeability barrier function of the alveolar membrane.

A

Gas exchange

21
Q

Pneumocytes that are the progenitors of type 1 cells and are responsible for surfactant production and homeostasis.

22
Q

Type 2 pneumocytes are responsible for __________ production and homeostasis.

A

Surfactant

23
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Blood vessels

A

Flat cells

24
Q

Flat cells that form the inner lining of a blood vessel and provides an anticoagulant barrier between the vessel wall and blood.

A

Endothelial cells

25
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Kidney tubules

A

Square, cube shaped, or cuboidal

26
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Gallbladder

A

Cylindrical or columnar

27
Q

What are the type of cells present in the trachea?

A

Columnar cells with bifid ends
Spindle shaped or fusiform shaped cells
Spheroidal cells

28
Q

The surface specialization of trachea.

29
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Liver

A

Polygonal shaped

30
Q

How many nucleus are present in the liver?

A

2 – binucleated

31
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Skeletal muscle

A

Cylindrical or elongated

32
Q

How many nucleus are present in the skeletal muscle?

A

Many – multinucleated

33
Q

Cells that are mononucleated with variation in shape depending on structural type.

A

Nerve cells

33
Q

Cells that are mononucleated with variation in shape depending on structural type.

A

Nerve cells

34
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Unipolar neuron in a nerve cell smear

A

Flask shaped

35
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Bipolar neuron in a nerve cell smear

A

Fusiform shaped

36
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Multipolar neuron in a nerve cell smear

A

Stellate shaped

37
Q

Identify the shape of the cells:
Red blood cells

A

Discoid shaped

38
Q

How many nucleus are present in a mature red blood cells?

A

0 – anucleated

39
Q

How many nucleus are present in a mature white blood cells?

A

1 - mononucleated

40
Q

How many nucleus are present in a mature white blood cells?

A

1 - mononucleated

41
Q

How many nucleus are present in a cardiac muscle cell?

A

2 - binucleated

42
Q

By losing the nucleus of red blood cells, it enables them to contain more oxygen-carrying hemoglobin. Thus, it should only allow hemoglobin to bind oxygen.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the first statement is false
D. Only the second statement is true

A

Both statements are true

43
Q

Smallest cell in the human body.

A

Sperm cell

44
Q

Biggest cell in the human body.

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