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Histology Testbank: Cell Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Mitochondria
d. Ribosomes
e. Endoplasmic reticulum

A

d. Ribosomes

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2
Q

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondria

A

c. Lysosome

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3
Q

Which organelle is considered the powerhouse of the cell?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondria

A

e. Mitochondria

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4
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What structure is at the base of cilia?
a. Ribosomes
b. Peroxisome
c. Microfilaments
d. Centrioles
e. Nucleoli

A

d. Centrioles

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5
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Which of the following is NOT considered an inclusion?
a. Pigment
b. Glycogen
c. Lipid
d. Secretory granules
e. Mitochondria

A

e. Mitochondria

Inclusions are for storage. Inclusions do not perform an energy requiring job.

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6
Q

Collectively, what is the cytoplasm and nucleus called?
a. Plasmalemma
b. Glycocalyx
c. Protoplasm
d. Cristae
e. Ground substance

A

c. Protoplasm

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7
Q

How thick is the plasma membrane?
a. 8-10 angstroms
b. 8-10 nanometers
c. 8-10 micrometers
d. 8-10 millimeters
e. None of the above

A

b. 8-10 nanometers

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Q

What is the term for the general process that cells us to expunge material from the cell?
a. Endocytosis
b. Exocytosis
c. Pinocytosis
d. Phagocytosis
e. Active transport

A

b. Exocytosis

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9
Q

Which organelle sorts and packages proteins within a cell?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondria

A

d. Golgi apparatus

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10
Q

Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle?
a. Lysosomes
b. Filaments
c. Peroxisomes
d. Mitochondria
e. Endoplasmic reticulum

A

b. Filaments

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Q

What are the folds on the inner mitochodrial membrane called?
a. Plasmalemma
b. Glycocalyx
c. Protoplasm
d. Cristae
e. Ground substance

A

d. Cristae

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12
Q

Which organelle is involved in lipid metabolism?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondria

A

b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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13
Q

Which organelle contains detoxifying enzymes?
a. Ribosomes
b. Peroxisome
c. Microfilaments
d. Centrioles
e. Nucleoli

A

b. Peroxisome

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14
Q

Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle?
a. Microtubules
b. Lysosomes
c. Peroxisomes
d. Mitochondria
e. Endoplasmic reticulum

A

a. Microtubules

Lysosomes, peroxisomes, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum are all membranous organelles.

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15
Q

What is the limiting membrane of a cell?
a. Plasmalemma
b. Glycocalyx
c. Protoplasm
d. Cristae
e. Ground substance

A

a. Plasmalemma

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16
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What is also called a low resistance junction?
a. Tight junction
b. Gap junction
c. Junctional epithelium
d. Junctional complex
e. None of the above

A

b. Gap junction / nexus

17
Q

Which of the following is an organelle?
a. Pigment
b. Glycogen
c. Lipid
d. Secretory granules
e. Mitochondria

A

e. Mitochondria

18
Q

What is the term for the general process that cells us to bring things into the cell?
a. Endocytosis
b. Exocytosis
c. Pinocytosis
d. Phagocytosis
e. Active transport

A

a. Endocytosis

19
Q

Which organelle produces protein for export?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondri

A

a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum

20
Q

Where are ribosomes constructed?
a. Cytoskeleton
b. Peroxisome
c. Microfilaments
d. Centrioles
e. Nucleoli

A

e. Nucleoli

21
Q

What is the term for the process used by cells for the transport in of particulate matter?
a. Endocytosis
b. Exocytosis
c. Pinocytosis
d. Phagocytosis
e. Active transport

A

d. Phagocytosis

22
Q

What is another term for the cytoplasm outside of organelles?
a. Plasmalemma
b. Glycocalyx
c. Protoplasm
d. Cristae
e. Ground substance

A

e. Ground substance

23
Q

What is the a small clear space within a cell?
a. Space of Disse
b. Space of Mall
c. Vacuole
d. Lacuna
e. Howship’s lacuna

A

c. Vacuole

24
Q

Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Centrioles
d. Mitochondria
e. Endoplasmic reticulum

A

c. Centrioles

25
Q

What is the polysaccharide coating that is sometimes found on the cell membrane?
a. Plasmalemma
b. Glycocalyx
c. Protoplasm
d. Cristae
e. Ground substance

A

b. Glycocalyx

26
Q

What process is nicknamed “cell drinking”?
a. Endocytosis
b. Exocytosis
c. Pinocytosis
d. Phagocytosis
e. Active transport

A

c. Pinocytosis

27
Q

Which organelle is studded with ribosomes?
a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
c. Lysosome
d. Golgi apparatus
e. Mitochondria

A

a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum

28
Q

Where is the site of protein synthesis?
a. Ribosomes
b. Peroxisome
c. Microfilaments
d. Centrioles
e. Nucleoli

A

a. Ribosomes

29
Q

What structure contributes to the cells cytoskeleton?
a. Ribosomes
b. Peroxisome
c. Microfilaments
d. Centrioles
e. Nucleoli

A

c. Microfilaments

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