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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a eukaryotic cell?

  • Protein synthesis (correct)
  • Energy production
  • DNA replication
  • Cell division
  • During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?

  • Telophase
  • Anaphase (correct)
  • Metaphase
  • Prophase
  • Which type of blood vessel primarily carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

  • Venules
  • Arteries (correct)
  • Veins
  • Capillaries
  • What is the primary role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of the Central Nervous System?

    <p>Brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process in digestion involves the smooth muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

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

    What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?

    <p>Producing digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stomata primarily responsible for in plants?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells are typically smaller than eukaryotic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of the Peripheral Nervous System?

    <p>Sensory and motor nerves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

    <p>Metaphase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do xylem and phloem serve in plants?

    <p>Transport of water/minerals and sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurs in the respiratory system during the action of inhalation?

    <p>The intercostal muscles contract, expanding the chest cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes cancerous cells?

    <p>They ignore normal regulatory growth signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of digestion in the digestive process?

    <p>Mechanical and chemical digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

    <p>It serves as the heart's natural pacemaker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cells and Organelles

    • Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
    • Differences between plant and animal cells
    • Function of organelles
    • What are stem cells?
    • Structural hierarchy: Cells > Tissues > Organs > Organ Systems > Organism

    Mitosis and Cell Division

    • Recognize the stages of mitosis (interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase)
    • Important events at each stage
    • What is cancer? What is wrong with cancerous cells?

    Circulatory System

    • Differences between arteries, veins, and capillaries (direction of blood flow, vessel structure)
    • Two circuits of circulation (oxygenated/deoxygenated blood in each)
    • Heart's control (sinoatrial (SA) node)

    Nervous System

    • Central Nervous System components
    • Peripheral Nervous System components
    • Autonomic Nervous System
    • Function of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system responses

    Respiratory System

    • Label respiratory structures: mouth, trachea, bronchus, bronchi, bronchioles
    • Function of the nose in respiration

    Digestive System

    • Two types of digestion and where they occur
    • Peristalsis
    • Stomach acid
    • Pancreas function
    • Villi (location and role in digestion)
    • Large intestine function
    • Diffusion in the digestive system

    Plants

    • Important structures and functions in plants
    • Xylem and phloem
    • Stomata
    • Plant energy creation location

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