1. It is true that a eukaryotic cell
B contains structures called organelles
2. The function of a histone found in a eukaryote cell focuses on cellular
D. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) folding
3.An organelle that is responsible for the metabolism of cellular energy is referred
to as a/an
B. Mitochondrion
4.Which statement best describes a desmosome?
B. Desmosomes hold cells together by continuous bands.
5.Which statement describes the function of a second messenger?
B. Triggers a cascade of intracellular events
6.Which statement is correct regarding cellular energy?
C. Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in the mitochondria.
7. Movement of a solute molecule from an area of high concentration to an area of
low concentration is called
A Diffusion
8. Which is an example of an energy-releasing process?
B Catabolism
9. Which describes an amphipathic molecule?
, C. it is both hydrophobic and hydrophilic
10. Which are the roles of relay chains in signal transduction?
A. Transfer the signal
C. amplify the signal
D distribute the signal
11. which are functions of a protein?
Pores or transport channels
Enzymes that drive pumps
Cell surface markers
CHAPTER 2 STUDY QUESTIONS
1.
1. What is a collection of blood that is located between the skull and the dura is
called?
A. Epidural hematoma
B. Contusion
C. Subdural hematoma
D. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
2. 2.
The possible diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is supported when an infant
brought to the emergency department is found to have which type of cerebral
hematoma?
A. Epidural
B. Subdural
C. Subarachnoid
D. Avulsion
3. 3.
Which term describes a tear or rip of the skin with a jagged and irregular edge?
A. Abrasion
, B. Incision
C. Laceration
D. Incised wound
4. 4.
Which term describes oxygen failing to reach the blood?
A. Suffocation
B. Strangulation
C. Drowning
D. Petechiae
5. 5.
What is the physiologic mechanism associated with heat exhaustion?
A. Peripheral vasoconstriction
B. Degenerative changes in the myelin sheath
C. Hemoconcentration from salt and water loss
D. Significantly increased blood volume
6. 6.
Which statement regarding altitude and illness is true?
A. Caisson disease occurs when descending too quickly while diving.
B. Pulmonary edema is the result of hypoxia and increased pulmonary
hypertension.
C. Gas emboli are caused by oxygen bubbles.
D. Altitude sickness occurs from blast injuries.
7. 7.
Which form of necrosis is associated with tuberculous infections?
A. Coagulative
B. Liquefactive
C. Fat
D. Caseous