Cell Stuff Flashcards
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Define a cell
Cells are the basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms. They are the smallest units of life and can carry out essential processes such as metabolism, energy production, and reproduction. Cells can be classified into prokaryotic (bacteria and archaea, which lack a nucleus) and eukaryotic (plants, animals, fungi, and protists, which have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles)
What are tissues?
Groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function.
How many primary tissue types are there in the human body?
Four: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
True or False: Epithelial tissue is responsible for covering body surfaces.
True.
Fill in the blank: Connective tissue primarily provides __________.
support and structure to other tissues and organs.
What type of tissue is responsible for movement?
Muscle tissue.
Which tissue type transmits nerve impulses?
Nervous tissue.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Blood B) Bone C) Skin D) Cartilage
C) Skin.
True or False: Epithelial tissue can be classified by the shape of its cells.
True.
What are the three shapes of epithelial cells?
Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of nervous tissue is to __________.
receive and transmit electrical signals.
What is the main characteristic of muscle tissue?
Its ability to contract.
Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C.
True or False: Connective tissue includes tendons and ligaments.
True.
What is the role of adipose tissue?
To store fat and provide insulation.
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of nervous tissue is the __________.
neuron.
What type of epithelial tissue is found in areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin?
Stratified squamous epithelium.
Multiple Choice: Which tissue type has a matrix? A) Epithelial B) Muscle C) Nervous D) Connective
D) Connective.
True or False: Smooth muscle tissue is striated.
False.
What is the function of ciliated epithelial tissue?
To move substances across its surface.
Fill in the blank: The connective tissue that connects muscles to bones is called __________.
tendons.
What is the function of blood as a connective tissue?
To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products.
Multiple Choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption? A) Transitional B) Simple columnar C) Stratified squamous D) Cuboidal
B) Simple columnar.
True or False: Cartilage is a type of epithelial tissue.
False.