Body Cells & Tissues - True Or False

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1. Glucose is a source for the production of ATP

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Glucose is a source for the production of ATP because it is broken down through a series of chemical reactions in the process of cellular respiration. This breakdown of glucose releases energy that is used to produce ATP, which is the main energy currency of cells. Therefore, glucose serves as a fuel source for the production of ATP, making the statement "Glucose is a source for the production of ATP" true.

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Cell Theory Quizzes & Trivia

A true/false quiz on body cells and the different types of tissues

2. Proteins are synthesised in ribosomes

Explanation

Proteins are indeed synthesized in ribosomes. Ribosomes are cellular structures responsible for the process of protein synthesis, where the genetic information encoded in the DNA is transcribed into mRNA and then translated into a specific sequence of amino acids to form a protein. This process occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell, with ribosomes serving as the site where the mRNA is read and the amino acids are assembled into a polypeptide chain, ultimately forming a functional protein. Therefore, the statement "Proteins are synthesized in ribosomes" is true.

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3. Simple Epithelia has three types : simple squamous, simple cuboidal and simple columnar

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Simple epithelia are classified into three types: simple squamous, simple cuboidal, and simple columnar. Simple squamous epithelium consists of a single layer of flattened cells, simple cuboidal epithelium consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells, and simple columnar epithelium consists of a single layer of tall, column-shaped cells. Therefore, the statement that simple epithelia have three types is true.

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4. All nerve cells have an axon

Explanation

All nerve cells have an axon, which is a long, slender projection that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body. The axon is responsible for transmitting signals to other cells or tissues. Therefore, the statement "All nerve cells have an axon" is true.

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5. Erythrocytes transport oxygen

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Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. They contain a protein called hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues and organs that need it. This process is crucial for delivering oxygen to cells and ensuring proper functioning of the body. Therefore, the statement "Erythrocytes transport oxygen" is true.

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6. The release of energy from glucose is done through cell respiration

Explanation

Cell respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose molecules to release energy in the form of ATP. This process occurs in the mitochondria of cells and involves a series of biochemical reactions. Glucose is converted into carbon dioxide and water, and in the process, energy is released. This energy is then used by the cell to carry out various functions. Therefore, the statement that the release of energy from glucose is done through cell respiration is true.

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7. The ground substance of cartilage has high resilience

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Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that provides support and flexibility to various structures in the body. The ground substance of cartilage refers to the gel-like material that fills the spaces between the cells. This ground substance is composed of water, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans, which give cartilage its unique properties. One of these properties is high resilience, meaning that cartilage can withstand compression and quickly return to its original shape after being deformed. Therefore, the statement that the ground substance of cartilage has high resilience is true.

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8. Stratified squamous epithelia is found in the epidermis

Explanation

Stratified squamous epithelia is a type of tissue that consists of multiple layers of flat cells. It is found in the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. This type of epithelium provides protection against mechanical stress, environmental factors, and microbial invasion. Therefore, the statement "Stratified squamous epithelia is found in the epidermis" is true.

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9. Elastin fibres are fine-branched and yellow

Explanation

Elastin fibers are fine-branched and yellow in color. This means that they have a complex network of branches and are typically yellow in appearance.

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10. The size of a red blood cell is 8 micrometers

Explanation

The statement is true because the average size of a red blood cell is indeed around 8 micrometers. Red blood cells are the most common type of blood cell and are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. They have a unique biconcave shape and are small enough to pass through tiny capillaries. The average diameter of a red blood cell is approximately 7.8 micrometers, making the given statement accurate.

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11. The digestive tract contains simple cuboidal and columnar epithelia

Explanation

The digestive tract is lined with simple cuboidal and columnar epithelial cells. These types of cells are well-suited for absorption and secretion, which are important functions in the digestive system. The cuboidal epithelium is found in areas where secretion and absorption occur, while the columnar epithelium is found in areas where absorption is the primary function. Therefore, the statement that the digestive tract contains simple cuboidal and columnar epithelia is true.

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12. The Golgi complex can kill bacteria

Explanation

it packages material for export

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13. Skeletal muscle contains very little mithochondria

Explanation

great amount to provide enery to contract

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14. Plasma is yellow

Explanation

The statement "Plasma is yellow" is true. Plasma, which is the fourth state of matter, can emit various colors depending on its temperature and composition. At high temperatures, plasma can emit a yellowish color. This is observed in phenomena such as lightning, where the high energy causes the gas to ionize and emit a yellow glow. Additionally, in plasma TVs, the gas inside the screen is ionized to produce a yellowish color. Therefore, the statement is correct.

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15. During telophase, there are two nuclear membranes

Explanation

During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes, resulting in the formation of two separate nuclei. This process is essential for the division of genetic material and the formation of two daughter cells. Therefore, the statement "During telophase, there are two nuclear membranes" is true.

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16. Connective tissue has little intercellular material

Explanation

generous intercellular material

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17. A synapse can involve a muscle cell with another muscle cell

Explanation

A synapse is a junction between two nerve cells, or between a nerve cell and a muscle cell. It is responsible for transmitting signals from one cell to another. In the given statement, it is mentioned that a synapse can involve a muscle cell with another muscle cell. This is true because synapses can occur between muscle cells, allowing for coordination and communication between different muscle fibers. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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18. The main function of the digestive system is to get rid of waste through excretion

Explanation

is to break down food into small molecules that can be used by body cells / then defecation

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19. The endocrine gland is a ductless gland

Explanation

The statement "The endocrine gland is a ductless gland" is true. Endocrine glands are a type of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, rather than through ducts. These hormones then travel throughout the body to target cells or organs, where they regulate various bodily functions. Since endocrine glands do not have ducts, they are considered ductless glands.

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20. Glands are particular because they are only unicellular

Explanation

either unicellular or multicellular

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21. Digestive enzymes are contained in lysosomes

Explanation

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing digestive enzymes that break down various molecules, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. These enzymes are responsible for the digestion and recycling of cellular waste materials, as well as the breakdown of ingested materials during the process of phagocytosis. Therefore, it is true that digestive enzymes are contained in lysosomes.

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22. Translation is the production of protein from mRNA

Explanation

Translation is the process in which the genetic information carried by mRNA is used to synthesize proteins. During translation, the ribosomes read the mRNA sequence and assemble the corresponding amino acids to form a protein. Therefore, the given statement is correct as it accurately describes the process of translation.

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23. Muscle cells are polygonal in cross section

Explanation

Muscle cells are polygonal in cross section because they have multiple sides or angles when viewed from a cross-sectional perspective. This shape allows muscle cells to fit tightly together, maximizing the amount of muscle tissue that can be packed into a given space. Additionally, the polygonal shape provides structural support and stability to the muscle fibers, enabling them to withstand the forces generated during muscle contractions.

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24. Fibroblasts are cells present in loose connective tissue

Explanation

Fibroblasts are indeed cells that are found in loose connective tissue. They are responsible for producing the extracellular matrix, which provides structural support to the tissue. Fibroblasts also play a crucial role in wound healing by producing collagen and other components necessary for tissue repair. Therefore, the statement "Fibroblasts are cells present in loose connective tissue" is true.

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25. Vesicle Transport does not require energy

Explanation

Vesicle transport is a cellular process that involves the movement of vesicles, small membrane-bound sacs, within a cell. This process requires energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to power the movement of the vesicles along the cytoskeleton. Therefore, the statement "Vesicle Transport does not require energy" is false.

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26. Bones are living tissue, with many cells but with a low blood suply

Explanation

rich blood supply

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27. Endocrine glands secrete substances onto surfaces

Explanation

secrete hormones into blood

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28. Cardiac muscle cells are uninucleate

Explanation

Cardiac muscle cells are uninucleate, meaning they have only one nucleus. This is because cardiac muscle cells are specialized cells found in the heart, and they need to function efficiently in order to pump blood effectively. Having only one nucleus allows for better coordination and synchronization of contractions, ensuring the heart beats in a coordinated manner. Additionally, having a single nucleus allows for more space within the cell for contractile proteins and other components necessary for muscle function.

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29. The movement of a substance from an area of low concentraion to a high concentration is called Simple Diffusion

Explanation

from high to low

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30. Exocytosis involves the Golgi complex

Explanation

Exocytosis is a cellular process in which materials are transported out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane. The Golgi complex plays a crucial role in exocytosis by modifying, sorting, and packaging molecules into vesicles for transport. These vesicles then fuse with the plasma membrane, releasing their contents outside the cell. Therefore, it is correct to say that exocytosis involves the Golgi complex.

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31. A nerve fibre is not a process of a neuron

Explanation

it is

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32. An erythrocyte is a true cell

Explanation

An erythrocyte does not contain a nucleus nor organelles

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33. Phagocytosis is a type of exocytosis

Explanation

endocytosis

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34. If blood was injected with a hypertonic solution of saline, cells would swell and burst

Explanation

water moves from the hypotonic solution (inside the cells) to the hypertonic solution (outside the cells) so the cells would shrink

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35. A third of the dry weight of bone is composed of protein, mostly elastin

Explanation

mostly collagen

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36. Osmosis occurs when the solvent molecules are too large to pass through the selectively permeable membrane

Explanation

when the solute molecules are too large

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37. Lysosomes are either free or in small clusters or can attach to the Endoplasmic Reticulum

Explanation

ribosomes

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38. Endoplasmic Reticulum serves in packaging material for export outside of the cell

Explanation

golgi complex does so

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39. Tendons are made up of regular loose connective tissue

Explanation

dense connective tissue - regular

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40. A type of cartilage that can be found in the ear is called Hyalin cartilage

Explanation

elastic cartilage

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41. Epithelia is not characterised by little intercellular material

Explanation

it is

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42. Transcription is the production of protein from mRNA

Explanation

it's the production of mRNA from DNA

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43. Muscle tissue is made up of 'excitable cells', this is the only characteristic that makes it different from other tissue types

Explanation

the second characteristic that makes it different is its ability to contract and relax

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44. Fibrocartilage is a type of cartilage found in many joints and in the trachea

Explanation

in discs in spine

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45. Leucocytes are the only true cells in blood

Explanation

les seuls à posséder un nucleus et organelles

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46. Mucus works with microvilli to flush particles along the surfaces

Explanation

with cilia

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47. During Prohase, the genetic material duplicates

Explanation

interphase

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48. Myofibrils secrete fibers and ground substance

Explanation

are the small fibres that make muscles contract

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49. Collagen fibres stretch and are able to return to their original form

Explanation

elastin fibres do so

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50. Cilia are microscopic cell projections that increase the surface area for absorption

Explanation

microvilli do so

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51. An enzyme is an inorganic substance that accelerates chemical reactions

Explanation

organic

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52. In active transport, the solute molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration with the help of a protein that acts as a carrier or a channel

Explanation

from low to high

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53. Mitosis produces 2 genetically modified daughter cells

Explanation

genetically identical

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54. The centrioles migrate to opposite sides in the Anaphase

Explanation

in the prophase

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55. The process by which the genetic material duplicates twice but divides once is called meiosis

Explanation

duplicates once but divides twice

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56. Cell division is the sequence of Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphanse, Telophase

Explanation

Interphase is not part of the cell division

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57. The integumentary system is a system composed of organs such as the skin, hair, sweat glands, hormone-secreting glands, and sensory receptors

Explanation

hormone-secreting glands = endocrine glands = endocrine system

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58. Axons conduct electrical activity to the nerve cell body

Explanation

away from the cell body

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59. In osmosis, water moves from an area of higher osmotic pressure to an area of lower osmotic pressure

Explanation

le contraire

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60. Intercellular material is the material that is within the cells

Explanation

Intra

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Glucose is a source for the production of ATP
Proteins are synthesised in ribosomes
Simple Epithelia has three types : simple squamous, simple cuboidal...
All nerve cells have an axon
Erythrocytes transport oxygen
The release of energy from glucose is done through cell respiration
The ground substance of cartilage has high resilience
Stratified squamous epithelia is found in the epidermis
Elastin fibres are fine-branched and yellow
The size of a red blood cell is 8 micrometers
The digestive tract contains simple cuboidal and columnar epithelia
The Golgi complex can kill bacteria
Skeletal muscle contains very little mithochondria
Plasma is yellow
During telophase, there are two nuclear membranes
Connective tissue has little intercellular material
A synapse can involve a muscle cell with another muscle cell
The main function of the digestive system is to get rid of waste...
The endocrine gland is a ductless gland
Glands are particular because they are only unicellular
Digestive enzymes are contained in lysosomes
Translation is the production of protein from mRNA
Muscle cells are polygonal in cross section
Fibroblasts are cells present in loose connective tissue
Vesicle Transport does not require energy
Bones are living tissue, with many cells but with a low blood suply
Endocrine glands secrete substances onto surfaces
Cardiac muscle cells are uninucleate
The movement of a substance from an area of low concentraion to a high...
Exocytosis involves the Golgi complex
A nerve fibre is not a process of a neuron
An erythrocyte is a true cell
Phagocytosis is a type of exocytosis
If blood was injected with a hypertonic solution of saline, cells...
A third of the dry weight of bone is composed of protein, mostly...
Osmosis occurs when the solvent molecules are too large to pass...
Lysosomes are either free or in small clusters or can attach to the...
Endoplasmic Reticulum serves in packaging material for export outside...
Tendons are made up of regular loose connective tissue
A type of cartilage that can be found in the ear is called Hyalin...
Epithelia is not characterised by little intercellular material
Transcription is the production of protein from mRNA
Muscle tissue is made up of 'excitable cells', this is the...
Fibrocartilage is a type of cartilage found in many joints and in the...
Leucocytes are the only true cells in blood
Mucus works with microvilli to flush particles along the surfaces
During Prohase, the genetic material duplicates
Myofibrils secrete fibers and ground substance
Collagen fibres stretch and are able to return to their original form
Cilia are microscopic cell projections that increase the surface area...
An enzyme is an inorganic substance that accelerates chemical...
In active transport, the solute molecules move from an area of high...
Mitosis produces 2 genetically modified daughter cells
The centrioles migrate to opposite sides in the Anaphase
The process by which the genetic material duplicates twice but divides...
Cell division is the sequence of Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase,...
The integumentary system is a system composed of organs such as the...
Axons conduct electrical activity to the nerve cell body
In osmosis, water moves from an area of higher osmotic pressure to an...
Intercellular material is the material that is within the cells
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