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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple columnar epithelium with cilia?

<p>Secretion (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does pyruvate oxidation occur?

<p>Mitochondrial matrix (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus in terms of blood glucose levels?

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

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