Topic 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is cytology?
A) Study of plants
B) Study of cells
C) Study of animals
D) Study of ecosystems

A

Study of cells

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2
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How does cytology relate to psychology?
A) It studies emotions
B) It connects biology to psychological well-being
C) It focuses on mental disorders
D) It ignores mental processes

A

It connects biology to psychological well-being

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3
Q

Which part of an animal cell regulates entry and exit?
A) Nucleus
B) Cytoplasm
C) Cell membrane
D) Golgi apparatus

A

Cell membrane

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4
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What is the function of the cytoplasm?
A) Protects the cell
B) Houses organelles
C) Stores DNA
D) Produces energy

A

Houses organelles

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5
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What does the nucleus do?
A) Produces ATP
B) Manages cell activities
C) Digests waste
D) Provides structure

A

Manages cell activities

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6
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What condition does Mackenzie have?
A) Mitochondrial disorder
B) Situs inversus
C) Ciliary dyskinesia
D) Lysosomal storage disorder

A

Situs inversus

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7
Q

What can mitochondrial disorders lead to?
A) Improved digestion
B) Energy production issues
C) Enhanced mental health
D) Increased cell division

A

Energy production issues

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8
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What do lysosomal storage disorders cause?
A) Energy surplus
B) Buildup of harmful substances
C) Increased oxygen flow
D) Normal cell function

A

Buildup of harmful substances

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9
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What is differentiation in cells?
A) Cells growing larger
B) Cells becoming specialized
C) Cells dividing uncontrollably
D) Cells communicating

A

Cells becoming specialized

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10
Q

Which structure synthesizes lipids?
A) Rough ER
B) Smooth ER
C) Golgi apparatus
D) Lysosomes

A

Smooth ER

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11
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
A) Energy production
B) Protein packaging and distribution
C) DNA storage
D) Waste breakdown

A

Protein packaging and distribution

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12
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What do mitochondria do?
A) Digest waste
B) Generate ATP
C) Support organelles
D) Control cell activities

A

Generate ATP

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13
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How do lysosomes function in a cell?
A) Produce energy
B) Digest waste materials
C) Control cell functions
D) Package proteins

A

Digest waste materials

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14
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What role do centrosomes play?
A) Generate ATP
B) Help in cell division
C) Package proteins
D) Store DNA

A

Help in cell division

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16
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What does the cytoskeleton provide?
A) Energy
B) Structural support
C) Genetic material
D) Nutrients

A

Structural support

16
Q

What is the role of the nucleus?
A) Energy production
B) DNA storage and activity control
C) Waste removal
D) Protein synthesis

A

DNA storage and activity control

17
Q

What do villi do in the digestive system?
A) Decrease surface area
B) Aid in nutrient absorption
C) Digest waste
D) Store energy

A

Aid in nutrient absorption

17
Q

What is diffusion?
A) Movement from low to high concentration
B) Movement from high to low concentration
C) Movement of water only
D) Movement requiring energy

A

Movement from high to low concentration

18
Q

What is active transport?
A) Movement without energy
B) Movement against a concentration gradient
C) Passive movement of substances
D) Movement of water only

A

Movement against a concentration gradient

19
Q

What is osmosis?
A) Movement of nutrients
B) Movement of water across a membrane
C) Active transport of ions
D) Cell division process

A

Movement of water across a membrane

20
Q

What happens during interphase?
A) Cell divides
B) Cell grows and prepares for division
C) Cell dies
D) Cell produces energy

A

Cell grows and prepares for division

21
Q

What is the function of chromosomes?
A) Produce ATP
B) Store genetic information
C) Digest waste
D) Transport proteins

A

Store genetic information

22
Q

What is a key characteristic of cancer cells?
A) Controlled growth
B) Uncontrolled division
C) High specialization
D) Slow growth

A

Uncontrolled division

23
Q

What is apoptosis?
A) Uncontrolled cell growth
B) Programmed cell death
C) Cell division
D) Energy production

A

Programmed cell death

24
Q

What is the purpose of the HPV vaccine?
A) Cure cancer
B) Prevent cervical cancer
C) Treat infections
D) Enhance immune response

A

Prevent cervical cancer

25
Q

What are HeLa cells?
A) Normal human cells
B) Immortal cells from Henrietta Lacks
C) Cells used in therapy
D) Cells affected by cancer

A

Immortal cells from Henrietta Lacks

26
Q

Why are ethical considerations important in research using HeLa cells?
A) They require expensive materials
B) They raise consent and exploitation issues
C) They have no ethical implications
D) They are always used with permission

A

They raise consent and exploitation issues

27
Q

What is the relationship between physical health and mental well-being?
A) They are unrelated
B) They are deeply intertwined
C) Physical health is more important
D) Mental well-being affects only thoughts

A

They are deeply intertwined