SCIENCE QUIZ BEE - G12

What is the study of how body parts function called?

• Histology

• Physiology

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell plasma membrane?

• Cholesterol

•  Proteins

• Microfilaments

• Phospholipids

Except for one, the following are types of cells. Which one is NOT a type of cell?

• Platelets

• Leukocytes

• Macrophages

• Osteoblasts 

In which part of a cell does the process of making ATP from oxygen and glucose take place?

• Lysosomes

• Ribosomes

•  Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is the difference between simple squamous cells and simple columnar cells?

• squamous cells are flattened while columnar cells are taller than they are wide

• simple squamous cells are one layer thick while simple columnar cells are several layers thick

• simple squamous cells are epithelial tissue while simple columnar cells are connective tissue

• squamous cells are flattened while columnar cells are cuboidal

What are tendons and ligaments composed of?

• Dense connective tissue

• Liquid connective tissue 

• Muscular tissue

•  Epithelial tissue

Which of the following is NOT epithelial tissue?

• The epidermis

• Gladular tissue

• The internal lining of blood vessels

• The dermis 

Which of the following is NOT a cell found in connective tissue?

• Adipocytes

• Chondroblasts

• Keratinocytes

• Osteoblasts

What are lysosomes, centrosomes and ribosomes example of?

• stem cells 

• organelles within a cell

• sensory receptors in the dermis

• exocrine glands

Which of the following is NOT an example of connective tissue?

• blood

•  bone

•  tendon

•  epidermis