16 Questions
Which type of tissue is defined as the group of cells having similar function?
Epithelial tissue
What is the space outside the cell called?
Extracellular space
What is the structural and functional unit of the living body?
Cell
Which type of muscle tissue includes skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle?
Muscle tissue
What do all cells in the body need for their growth, repair, and other activities?
Nutrition and oxygen
Which type of tissue includes neurons and supporting cells?
Nervous tissue
What is an organ composed of?
Two or more primary types of tissues
Which system is responsible for the transport of substances between the organs?
Cardiovascular system
What is the main function of the reproductive system?
Reproduction of species
Which category does the nucleus belong to in the structure of the cell?
Nucleus
What is another term for cell membrane?
Plasma membrane
What is the composition of the cell membrane?
Proteins (40%), Lipids (55%), Carbohydrates (5%)
What does an electron microscopic study reveal about the cell membrane?
One central lipid layer and two electron-dense layers
What does the cell membrane separate?
Intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid
What does the endocrine system control?
Growth of the body and regulation and maintenance of normal life
What are the types of organs mentioned?
Both tubular or hollow organs and compact or parenchymal organs
Test your knowledge about the basic units of life and the general characteristics of cells with this quiz. Explore topics such as extracellular space, nutrition, oxygen, and energy production within cells.
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