Biology Chapter on Tissues and Cells
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What is a collection of cells that function together called?

  • Tissue (correct)
  • Organ
  • System
  • Cellular structure

    • What do masses of tissue collectively form in the body?

  • Cell
  • Organism
  • System
  • Organ (correct)

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding tissue?

  • Tissue is made up of individual cells only.
  • Tissue functions independently of organs.
  • Tissues can be classified into four basic types. (correct)
  • Tissue is a collection of cells performing different activities.

    • What is the primary function of organs formed by tissues?

    <p>To perform specific functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of organization comes after tissue in the biological hierarchy?

    <p>Organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the lipid bilayer in a cell?

    <p>To facilitate selective transport of substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of lipid molecules in the bilayer is crucial for its function?

    <p>Their hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the lipid bilayer's role in the cell more accurately?

    <p>It selectively allows certain molecules to pass while blocking others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do lipid molecules contribute to the selective transport in the bilayer?

    <p>They form barriers to unwanted substances while allowing desired substances passage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a result of the lipid bilayer's selective transport mechanism?

    <p>Maintaining a stable internal environment within the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in relation to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

    <p>To store products and convert them into necessary substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is known as vesicles that break off from the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Lysosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes lysosomes?

    <p>Vesicles that contain digestive enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of the products converted by the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>To support the cell's various functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the roles of lysosomes differ from those of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Golgi apparatus stores products, while lysosomes digest them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?

    <p>To help with digestion and breakdown of debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials do lysosomes primarily break down?

    <p>Cellular debris and microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic varies among lysosomes?

    <p>The size and function depending on cell type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the role of enzymes in lysosomes?

    <p>To aid in the digestion of cellular components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about lysosomes?

    <p>They primarily contain digestive enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of living things consists of organisms that can be unicellular?

    <p>Bacteria and protozoans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural unit that all living things share?

    <p>Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about living organisms is true?

    <p>Some organisms consist of only a single cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that can be both unicellular and multicellular?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the kingdom that includes all bacteria?

    <p>Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary unit that makes life possible in the human body?

    <p>Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do organelles play in the cell?

    <p>They perform specific functions necessary for cell maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cells and the concept of life?

    <p>Life is fundamentally based on the activity of cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components are described as part of the human cell?

    <p>Organelle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the structural organization of the human body ultimately revolve around?

    <p>Cells as the basic units of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do lysosomes contribute to cellular defense mechanisms?

    <p>By breaking down invading microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the diversity of lysosomes?

    <p>Lysosome size and function vary depending on cell type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how lysosomes operate within the cellular environment?

    <p>By breaking down waste materials and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substances do lysosomes primarily contain to perform their function?

    <p>Enzymes for digestion of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Golgi apparatus play in relation to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

    <p>It transports proteins synthesized by the ER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes how substances move from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>They are transported via vesicles that fuse with the Golgi apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism facilitates the movement of substances from the ER to the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Membrane-bound vesicles that transport materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for the fusion of vesicles with the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Specific docking proteins on the vesicle membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to proteins once they reach the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>They undergo modifications such as glycosylation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Waste substances in the body are removed only if they are harmful.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cells are the microscopic fundamental units of all non-living things.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of cells is to form tissues in the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All waste substances removed by the body are useful for cellular functions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cells act as the fundamental building blocks of living organisms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reproduction is essential for maintaining the efficiency and growth of an organism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Movement in organisms only refers to changes in position.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Growth is not an important characteristic for the development of an organism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Characteristics that differ from organism to organism are irrelevant to the maintenance of life.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The micro-level and macro-level of reproduction are equally important for organisms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All waste substances in the body are removed regardless of their impact on health.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cells are defined as the fundamental units of all living things.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of cells is to facilitate cellular defense mechanisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Waste substances in the body can include materials that are not harmful.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cells are microscopic and represent the fundamental units of all matter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cell membrane is a single-layered structure composed of carbohydrates and fibers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cytoplasm and organelles are contained within the cell membrane.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main component of the cell membrane is solely made up of lipids.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structure of the cell membrane includes a lipid bilayer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The function of the cell membrane is to allow all substances to freely pass into and out of the cell.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cell is a simple unit that maintains life.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organelles are structural components within the cell.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Structural organization in living organisms is primarily based on tissues rather than cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All living things consist of a single type of cell.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of life revolves around the activities of cells.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assimilation involves the transformation of absorbed substances into new forms that can be utilized by the body's tissues.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excretion is the process of converting absorbed nutrients into energy for the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excretion ensures that harmful substances remain in the body to assist in cellular functions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assimilation can help the body's tissues function more effectively by providing them with usable forms of nutrients.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The removal of waste substances from the body is a function solely dependent on the digestive system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An adult human body is composed of approximately 100 million cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Human beings are unicellular organisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every cell in the human body has basic requirements to sustain it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animals, including humans, are classified as single-celled organisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cells in the human body operate independently without any requirements.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The body's organ systems are built around providing the body's cells with basic needs such as oxygen and food.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are approximately 100 different specialized cells that help maintain homeostasis in the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Specialized cells in the body are primarily responsible for the excretion of hormones only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The contributions of many specialized cell types are essential for the functioning of organ systems.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Human Physiology: Cell Components and Organelles

    • Human physiology is the study of the functional activities and mechanisms in the human body.
    • An example is how the heart automatically beats.
    • Physiology comes from the Greek words physis (nature) and logos (study).

    Levels of Organization

    • The human body is organized in a hierarchical structure from the smallest to largest:
      • Atom (e.g., hydrogen, carbon)
      • Molecule (e.g., water, glucose)
      • Macromolecule (e.g., protein, DNA)
      • Organelle (e.g., nucleus, mitochondrion)
      • Tissue (e.g., bone, muscle)
      • Organ (e.g., heart, kidney)
      • Organ system (e.g., skeletal, cardiovascular)
      • Organism (e.g., animal, plant, bacterium, fungus)

    Characteristics of Life

    • All living organisms share key characteristics essential for maintenance of life:
      • Reproduction (essential for the efficiency and growth of the organism)
      • Growth
      • Movement
      • Respiration (obtaining oxygen/carbon dioxide)
      • Responsiveness (organism reaction to stimuli)
      • Digestion (breakdown of food)
      • Absorption (movement of substances into body fluids)
      • Circulation (movement of substances through the body)
      • Assimilation (changing absorbed substances into usable forms)
      • Excretion (removal of waste).

    Introduction to Cell Biology

    • Cells are the fundamental units of all living things (bacteria, protozoans, fungi, plants, and animals).
    • Some organisms (bacteria, protozoans) are single-celled.
    • Humans are multicellular.
    • An adult human body has about 100 trillion cells.
    • Cells require oxygen, food, and waste removal to sustain themselves.

    Parts of the Human Cell: Organelles

    • Cells contain various structural components, called organelles, which are suspended within the cytoplasm (a gelatinous matrix).
      • Nucleus (control center): contains DNA, nucleolus (RNA assembly), and chromatin. The nucleolus is not enclosed by a membrane.
      • Cell membrane: lipid bilayer controlling substance movement in and out of the cell. It selectively transports substances. The membrane is composed of proteins and lipids, and has a lipid bilayer with glycoproteins, glycolipids, cholesterol, and integral/peripheral proteins.
      • Endoplasmic reticulum (rough & smooth): network of tubules and vesicles; transports substances. Rough ER has ribosomes; smooth ER does not.
      • Golgi apparatus: stacks of flat vesicles processing and modifying substances. Vesicles produced in the endoplasmic reticulum fuse and modify materials in the Golgi receiving, modifying, and packaging substances.
      • Lysosomes: vesicles containing enzymes to digest cellular debris and bacteria. Enzymes vary by cell type and can break down cellular debris or invading microorganisms.
      • Peroxisomes: vesicles decomposing harmful substances (like hydrogen peroxide).
      • Mitochondria: powerhouses, yielding energy from nutrients (ATP). Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner membrane with folds (cristae) containing enzymes for ATP production, and an outer membrane. They contain their own DNA enabling replication.
      • Cytoskeleton: framework positioning and moving organelles. Composed of microtubules (largest), microfilaments (smallest), intermediate filaments with cytoskeletal function.

    Transport in the Cell Membrane

    • Endocytosis: mechanism taking materials into the cell.
      • Phagocytosis ("cell eating"; large particles, eg. pathogens engulfed by macrophages).
      • Pinocytosis ("cell drinking"; fluid).
    • Exocytosis: transporting materials out of the cell using vesicles.

    Cilia and Flagella

    • Cilia and flagella are cell surface structures.
    • Motile cilia beat rhythmically, moving substances in the respiratory tract or fallopian tubes (eg. moving mucus). They are found in the apical surface of epithelial cells.
    • Flagella function in locomotion (motility) in some cells.

    Microvilli

    • Microvilli are folds of cell membrane increasing surface area for rapid diffusion (e.g., found in the small intestine and kidney tubules).

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