Understanding Pathophysiology7 th Edition Test Bank Test Bank 2023

. A nurseis instructing thestaff about cellular functions. Which cellular function is the nursedescribing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it totransform nutrients toenergy? a. Metabolic absorption b. Communication c. Secretion d. Respiration ANS: D The ability of thecell to absorb oxygen refers to thecells function of respiration. The abilityof thecell to function within a society of cells refers toits function of communication. The abilityof thecell totakein nutrients refers tothecells function of metabolic absorption. The ability of the cell to synthesize new substances and secrete these elsewhere refers to the cellsfunction of secretion. 3. A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell would most ofthe genetic information be contained? a. Mitochondria b. Ribosome c. Nucleolus d. Nucleus