Cell Biology Overview

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What happens to blood as it flows through the lungs?

It increases in volume.

It acquires oxygen. (correct)

It loses carbon dioxide.

It becomes deoxygenated.

Where does the blood pick up oxygen in the lungs?

In the capillaries.

In the trachea.

In the alveoli. (correct)

In the bronchi.

What is the primary purpose of blood passing through the lungs?

To remove waste products.

To deliver nutrients to muscles.

To regulate temperature.

To acquire oxygen for cells. (correct)

How does blood flow through the body and lungs?

It flows continuously through the body and lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What do cells require that blood acquires in the lungs?

Oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of carrier proteins in a cell?

To transport substances across membranes Signup and view all the answers

How do ion channels function in cellular transport?

They permit the passage of ions when activated Signup and view all the answers

What process do carrier proteins primarily utilize for transporting substances?

Facilitated diffusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding ion channels?

They allow regulated ion passage when active. Signup and view all the answers

What do facilitated diffusion and ion channels have in common?

Both allow specific substances to cross membranes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main substances that compose protoplasm?

Water, Electrolytes, Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic substances found in protoplasm?

Hormones Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is the largest component of protoplasm?

Water Signup and view all the answers

Which combination includes all the correct basic substances of protoplasm?

Water, Electrolytes, Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What role do electrolytes play in protoplasm?

They facilitate chemical reactions and maintain fluid balance. Signup and view all the answers

What role do laminins play in the extracellular matrix?

They bind to other molecules with multiple receptor domains. Signup and view all the answers

What do junctions that fasten cells to one another primarily do?

Connect cells to surrounding tissues. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of intercellular junctions?

Providing energy to the cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of junctions that form between cells?

Fastening junctions and transfer junctions. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do junctions that permit the transfer of ions and other molecules share?

They allow selective passage between cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the high-energy substance synthesized from liberated energy?

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Signup and view all the answers

Where does ATP primarily synthesize within the cell?

Mitochondrion Signup and view all the answers

What happens to ATP after it is synthesized?

It diffuses throughout the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ATP in the cell?

To release energy for cellular functions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of ATP?

Storing genetic material. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Flow and Oxygen

Blood flows through the lungs during each cycle through the body.
Oxygen is picked up in the alveoli of the lungs.
The oxygen is used by cells.

Protoplasm Composition

Protoplasm is the collective name for the substances that make up a cell.
Protoplasm is mainly composed of water, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

Proteins

Some proteins act as carriers for substances during facilitated diffusion.
Some proteins are ion channels that allow for the passage of ions into or out of the cell.
Some proteins bind to laminins.
Laminins are large cross-shaped molecules with multiple receptor domains in the extracellular matrix.

Intercellular Connections

Junctions between cells can either fasten cells to each other or to surrounding tissues.
Junctions between cells can permit material transfer from one cell to another.

ATP

Energy is released from nutrients and used to synthesize adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
Mitochondria synthesize ATP.
ATP is transported out of the mitochondrion.
ATP diffuses through the cell to release energy for cellular functions.

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Description

This quiz covers essential concepts in cell biology, including blood flow and oxygen exchange, the composition of protoplasm, and the role of proteins in cellular functions. Additionally, it explores intercellular connections and the energy synthesis in cells through ATP. Test your knowledge on these fundamental topics!