Cell Physiology Chapter 3 Test

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In the scientific study of biology, there is a sub-study called cell physiology wherein we monitor the numerous activities that take place within animal cells, plant cells and microorganisms in order to keep them alive. Do you have a good idea of what goes on under the hood of the cell?

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1.

There are two types of transport through cells: one requires energy and the other does not
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Hypotonic solutions are so named because their solute content is lower than the solution they are being compared to.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Diffusion is important in the study of physiology because it is how most substances enter and exit cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The distal end of a bone would be the farthest end from a reference point.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

A solution that is more dilute than the inside of a cell would cause that cell to shrink in size.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The dorsal fin of a shark would be visible from the surface of the water.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

If a substance is more concentrated inside a cell than it is outside, the only way to get more of it into the cell is by active transport.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

A cell that suddenly stopped producing energy could still carry out diffusion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Animal cells have membranes which allow the passage of selective substances.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The collarbone is superior to the pelvic bone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The regulation of blood pressure is a good example of homeostasis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Diffusion is a process where a substance moves from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide can cross the membrane through diffusion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The process of osmosis requires that the cell expend energy
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

When a cube of sugar is placed in water it spreads by the process of active transport
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Selectively permeable membranes allow only certain substances to pass through them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The sodium/potassium pump moves sodium and potassium against the concentration gradient.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

The shoulder blade of a dog would be posterior to the hind legs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Substances outside the membrane are called:
- A.
  
  Intracellular material
- B.
  
  Intercellular material
- C.
  
  Extracellular material
- D.
  
  Both A & B
- E.
  
  None of the above
20.

The movement of molecules in response to a concentration gradient:
- A.
  
  Aerobic respiration
- B.
  
  Photosynthesis
- C.
  
  Mitosis
- D.
  
  Diffusion
21.

Osmosis:
- A.
  
  Involves the diffusion of solute particles
- B.
  
  Can cause a cell to shrink when placed in a hypotonic solution
- C.
  
  Occurs through a non-permeable membrane
- D.
  
  Causes a cell to burst when placed in a hypotonic solution
22.

If salt solution A is 3 times as concentrated as salt solution B this means:
- A.
  
  Solution A has 3 times as much salt as solution B
- B.
  
  Solution A has 3 times as much water as solution B
- C.
  
  Solution B has 3 times as much salt as solution A
- D.
  
  Solution A is equal to solution B
23.

Solutions injected into the circulatory system must be _____________ in order to prevent damage to cells
- A.
  
  Hypotonic
- B.
  
  Hypertonic
- C.
  
  Isotonic
- D.
  
  Both A & B
- E.
  
  None of the above
24.

Carbon dioxide and ___________ are waste products of cellular respiration.
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Glucose
- C.
  
  Sodium
- D.
  
  Energy
- E.
  
  None of the above
25.

Anterior refers to a body part that is toward the:
- A.
  
  Rear
- B.
  
  Bottom
- C.
  
  Head
- D.
  
  Belly