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Cell Junctions: Tight, Adherens, Desmosome
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Cell Junctions: Tight, Adherens, Desmosome

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Which type of junction is responsible for preventing cell separation from tension forces like contractions?

  • Tight Junction
  • Adherens Junction (correct)
  • Desmosome Junction
  • Gap Junction
  • In which type of epithelium do you find goblet cells that secrete mucus?

  • Endothelium
  • Mesothelium
  • Simple Columnar (correct)
  • Simple Squamous
  • Which type of junction binds muscle cells to prevent pulling apart?

  • Tight Junction
  • Desmosome Junction (correct)
  • Gap Junction
  • Adherens Junction
  • Which type of junction allows the migration of ~1kDa molecules between cells?

    <p>Gap Junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of simple columnar epithelium with cilia?

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

    What is the net number of ATP molecules produced per glucose molecule broken down during glycolysis?

    <p>2 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does pyruvate oxidation occur?

    <p>Mitochondrial matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Citric Acid Cycle in cellular respiration?

    <p>To produce additional ATP and electron carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process generates a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane to drive ATP production?

    <p>Electron Transport Chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of blood sugar regulation, what role does insulin play?

    <p>Decreases blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus in terms of blood glucose levels?

    <p>Elevated fasting glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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