Deeper Context Cells Flashcards
What are platelets primarily responsible for in the body?
Platelets are primarily responsible for blood clotting.
True or False: Red blood cells contain a nucleus.
False: Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus.
Fill in the blank: White blood cells are crucial for the ______ system.
immune
What type of tissue connects and supports other tissues and organs?
Connective tissue
Multiple choice: Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth
C) Smooth
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen.
True or False: Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities.
True
What do we call the liquid part of blood?
Plasma
Fill in the blank: The primary role of white blood cells is to ______ against infections.
defend
Multiple choice: Which type of connective tissue stores fat? A) Adipose B) Cartilage C) Bone
A) Adipose
What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle tissue
True or False: Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.
True
What is the main component of connective tissue?
Extracellular matrix
Fill in the blank: The structure that helps in blood clotting is called ______.
platelet
Multiple choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption? A) Squamous B) Cuboidal C) Columnar
C) Columnar
What type of white blood cell is primarily involved in fighting bacterial infections?
Neutrophils
True or False: Cardiac muscle tissue is found only in the heart.
True
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
To support, bind, and protect other tissues.
Fill in the blank: The main function of nervous tissue is to ______ signals.
transmit
Multiple choice: Which type of blood cell is involved in immune response? A) Platelets B) Red blood cells C) White blood cells
C) White blood cells
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
Approximately 120 days
True or False: Epithelial tissue can be classified into different shapes and layers.
True
What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
To carry oxygen.
Fill in the blank: The ______ tissue is responsible for contraction and movement.
muscle
Multiple choice: Which type of connective tissue provides support and flexibility? A) Dense connective tissue B) Loose connective tissue C) Bone
B) Loose connective tissue
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the lungs?
Simple squamous epithelium
True or False: Platelets are considered cells.
False: Platelets are cell fragments.
