Deeper Context Cells Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What are platelets primarily responsible for in the body?

A

Platelets are primarily responsible for blood clotting.

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True or False: Red blood cells contain a nucleus.

A

False: Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus.

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3
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Fill in the blank: White blood cells are crucial for the ______ system.

A

immune

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4
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What type of tissue connects and supports other tissues and organs?

A

Connective tissue

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5
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Multiple choice: Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth

A

C) Smooth

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6
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

A

The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen.

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True or False: Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities.

A

True

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8
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What do we call the liquid part of blood?

A

Plasma

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9
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Fill in the blank: The primary role of white blood cells is to ______ against infections.

A

defend

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10
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Multiple choice: Which type of connective tissue stores fat? A) Adipose B) Cartilage C) Bone

A

A) Adipose

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11
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What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

A

Skeletal muscle tissue

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12
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True or False: Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

A

True

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13
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What is the main component of connective tissue?

A

Extracellular matrix

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14
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Fill in the blank: The structure that helps in blood clotting is called ______.

A

platelet

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Multiple choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption? A) Squamous B) Cuboidal C) Columnar

A

C) Columnar

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16
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What type of white blood cell is primarily involved in fighting bacterial infections?

17
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True or False: Cardiac muscle tissue is found only in the heart.

18
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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

A

To support, bind, and protect other tissues.

19
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Fill in the blank: The main function of nervous tissue is to ______ signals.

20
Q

Multiple choice: Which type of blood cell is involved in immune response? A) Platelets B) Red blood cells C) White blood cells

A

C) White blood cells

21
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What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?

A

Approximately 120 days

22
Q

True or False: Epithelial tissue can be classified into different shapes and layers.

23
Q

What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

A

To carry oxygen.

24
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Fill in the blank: The ______ tissue is responsible for contraction and movement.

25
Multiple choice: Which type of connective tissue provides support and flexibility? A) Dense connective tissue B) Loose connective tissue C) Bone
B) Loose connective tissue
26
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the lungs?
Simple squamous epithelium
27
True or False: Platelets are considered cells.
False: Platelets are cell fragments.