Human Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 3 Test)

What is the primary function of cells in living organisms?

• To provide structural support

• To carry out all chemical activities needed to sustain life

• To transport nutrients

• To store energy

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What are cells often referred to as in the context of living organisms?

• The energy producers

• The waste removers

• The building blocks

• The transporters

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What are tissues?

• Groups of different types of cells

• Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function

• Individual cells with unique functions

• Layers of cells that protect organs

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Control center of the cell

• Waste removal

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Which of the following is NOT a region of the nucleus?

• Nuclear membrane

• Nucleolus

• Chromatin

• Mitochondria

What genetic material is contained within the nucleus?

• RNA

• Proteins

• DNA

• Lipids

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What is the primary function of the nuclear membrane?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To act as a barrier for the nucleus

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

What is the nuclear membrane composed of?

• Single phospholipid layer

• Double phospholipid membrane

• Triple protein layer

• Single carbohydrate layer

What is the role of nuclear pores in the nuclear membrane?

• To generate ATP

• To allow for exchange of material with the rest of the cell

• To store calcium ions

• To produce ribosomes

What is the site of ribosome production?

• Nucleoli

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Lysosomes