Bio 271 Exam Practice Questions with Correct
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There are two main types of cells within the body. What are they?
Somatic and Germ
What is a somatic cell used for?
Building organs and tissues
What is a germ cell used for?
Use for reproductive purposes
Inside the cell membrane and outside/surrounding the organelles what is the name of
the fluid that is within the cytoplasm?
Cytosol
All of the contents within the inside of the cell are found in the?
Cytoplasm
Outside of the cell is called the what?
Extracellular fluid
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids (bilayer), cholesterol, membrane proteins
The spleen, tonsils, and thymus are part of what major organ systems of the body?
Lymphatic system
The heart, blood, and blood vessels are a part of what major organ system in the body?
, Cardiovascular system
. What is the thin, serous fluid filled space between the visceral and parietal layers?
Serous cavity
What layer is NOT directly adhered to the outer surface or organs?
Parietal Layer
What layer is adhered to the surface of organs?
Visceral layer
What are the 6 functions of the proteins found in the cell membrane?
-transport
-enzyme activity
-signal transduction (receptor proteins)
-recognition
-attachment of cytoskeleton
-adhesion (cell to cell)
List three different ways in which "stuff" is able to move across the cell membrane
-Bulk transportation
-Simple diffusion
-Active or passive transport
Cilia are immobile, tiny hair like projections that are primarily around for extra
surface area?
False. Cilia large, finger-like mobile projections used by the cell for interaction with the
environment
Answers
There are two main types of cells within the body. What are they?
Somatic and Germ
What is a somatic cell used for?
Building organs and tissues
What is a germ cell used for?
Use for reproductive purposes
Inside the cell membrane and outside/surrounding the organelles what is the name of
the fluid that is within the cytoplasm?
Cytosol
All of the contents within the inside of the cell are found in the?
Cytoplasm
Outside of the cell is called the what?
Extracellular fluid
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids (bilayer), cholesterol, membrane proteins
The spleen, tonsils, and thymus are part of what major organ systems of the body?
Lymphatic system
The heart, blood, and blood vessels are a part of what major organ system in the body?
, Cardiovascular system
. What is the thin, serous fluid filled space between the visceral and parietal layers?
Serous cavity
What layer is NOT directly adhered to the outer surface or organs?
Parietal Layer
What layer is adhered to the surface of organs?
Visceral layer
What are the 6 functions of the proteins found in the cell membrane?
-transport
-enzyme activity
-signal transduction (receptor proteins)
-recognition
-attachment of cytoskeleton
-adhesion (cell to cell)
List three different ways in which "stuff" is able to move across the cell membrane
-Bulk transportation
-Simple diffusion
-Active or passive transport
Cilia are immobile, tiny hair like projections that are primarily around for extra
surface area?
False. Cilia large, finger-like mobile projections used by the cell for interaction with the
environment
