TEST BANK FOR ROBBINS BASIC PATHOLOGY
10TH EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-2025
UPGRADE|GRADED A+
Chapter 1. The Cell as a Unit of Health and
Disease
1 The nucleus , which is essential for
function and survival of the cell.
A is the site of protein
B) contains the genetic code
C transforms cellular
D) initiates aerobic metabolism
2 Although energy is not made in mitochondria,
they are known as the power plants of the cell
A contain RNA for protein
B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
C extract energy from organic
D) store calcium bonds for muscle
3 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma
membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of
the speci昀椀c membrane functions are carried
A bound and transmembrane
B) complex, long carbohydrate chains.
C surface antigens and hormone
D) a gating system of selective ion
,4 To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell
communication utilizes chemical
A displace surface receptor
B) accumulate within cell gap junctions.
C bind to contractile
D) release secretions into extracellular
5 Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative
metabolism, provides energy by:
A removing the phosphate bonds
B) combining hydrogen and
oxygen to form water.
C activating pyruvate stored in the
D) breaking down glucose to form lactic
6 Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important
in
A Engul昀椀ng and ingesting 昀氀uid and
transp
B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving
harmful microorganisms
C Removing cellular debris and
synthesized
D) Destruction of particles by
lysosomal enzymes for secretion
7 The process responsible for generating
and conducting membrane potentials is:
A diffusion of current-
B) millivoltage of electrical potential.
C polarization of charged
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
,8 Epithelial tissues are classi昀椀ed according to the
shape of the cells and the number of layers.
Which of the following is a correctly matched
, A) Simple epithelium: cells in
contact with intercellular matrix;
some do not extend to surface
B) Strati昀椀ed epithelium: single layer of
cells; all cells rest on basement
membrane
C) Glandular epithelium: arise from
surface epithelia and underlying
connective tissue
D) Pseudostrati昀椀ed epithelium:
multiple layers of cells; deepest
layer rests on basement membrane
9 Connective tissue contains 昀椀broblasts that are
responsible for:
A) providing a 昀椀brous framework for
capillaries.
B) synthesis of collagen, elastin,
and reticular 昀椀bers.
C) forming tendons and the fascia
that covers muscles.
D) 昀椀lling spaces between tissues to
keep organs in place.
10 Although all muscle tissue cells have some
similarities, smooth muscle (also known as
involuntary muscle) differs by:
A) having dense bodies
attached to actin 昀椀laments.
B) containing sarcomeres between Z
lines and M bands.
C) having rapid contractions and
abundant cross- striations.
D) contracting in response to
increased intracellular
10TH EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-2025
UPGRADE|GRADED A+
Chapter 1. The Cell as a Unit of Health and
Disease
1 The nucleus , which is essential for
function and survival of the cell.
A is the site of protein
B) contains the genetic code
C transforms cellular
D) initiates aerobic metabolism
2 Although energy is not made in mitochondria,
they are known as the power plants of the cell
A contain RNA for protein
B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
C extract energy from organic
D) store calcium bonds for muscle
3 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma
membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of
the speci昀椀c membrane functions are carried
A bound and transmembrane
B) complex, long carbohydrate chains.
C surface antigens and hormone
D) a gating system of selective ion
,4 To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell
communication utilizes chemical
A displace surface receptor
B) accumulate within cell gap junctions.
C bind to contractile
D) release secretions into extracellular
5 Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative
metabolism, provides energy by:
A removing the phosphate bonds
B) combining hydrogen and
oxygen to form water.
C activating pyruvate stored in the
D) breaking down glucose to form lactic
6 Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important
in
A Engul昀椀ng and ingesting 昀氀uid and
transp
B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving
harmful microorganisms
C Removing cellular debris and
synthesized
D) Destruction of particles by
lysosomal enzymes for secretion
7 The process responsible for generating
and conducting membrane potentials is:
A diffusion of current-
B) millivoltage of electrical potential.
C polarization of charged
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
,8 Epithelial tissues are classi昀椀ed according to the
shape of the cells and the number of layers.
Which of the following is a correctly matched
, A) Simple epithelium: cells in
contact with intercellular matrix;
some do not extend to surface
B) Strati昀椀ed epithelium: single layer of
cells; all cells rest on basement
membrane
C) Glandular epithelium: arise from
surface epithelia and underlying
connective tissue
D) Pseudostrati昀椀ed epithelium:
multiple layers of cells; deepest
layer rests on basement membrane
9 Connective tissue contains 昀椀broblasts that are
responsible for:
A) providing a 昀椀brous framework for
capillaries.
B) synthesis of collagen, elastin,
and reticular 昀椀bers.
C) forming tendons and the fascia
that covers muscles.
D) 昀椀lling spaces between tissues to
keep organs in place.
10 Although all muscle tissue cells have some
similarities, smooth muscle (also known as
involuntary muscle) differs by:
A) having dense bodies
attached to actin 昀椀laments.
B) containing sarcomeres between Z
lines and M bands.
C) having rapid contractions and
abundant cross- striations.
D) contracting in response to
increased intracellular
