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What is the mechanism by which a ligand attaches to an integral protein to trigger an action of the cell?
What is the mechanism by which a ligand attaches to an integral protein to trigger an action of the cell?
- Exocytosis
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis (correct)
- Pinocytosis
- Endocytosis
Which structure indicates abnormal cell proliferation when there is an increase in size and/or number?
Which structure indicates abnormal cell proliferation when there is an increase in size and/or number?
- Nucleoli
- Microvilli
- Intermediate filaments (correct)
- Microfilaments
What is the type of epithelium that allows active and passive movement of substances through tissue?
What is the type of epithelium that allows active and passive movement of substances through tissue?
- Transitional epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium (correct)
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the connective tissue that an epithelium lining the digestive tract rests upon?
What is the connective tissue that an epithelium lining the digestive tract rests upon?
What is the type of gland that has no duct?
What is the type of gland that has no duct?
What is the type of secretion produced by unicellular merocrine glands?
What is the type of secretion produced by unicellular merocrine glands?
What is the type of intercellular junction located adjacent to the apical surface of an epithelial cell used to seal off the intercellular space from the outside space?
What is the type of intercellular junction located adjacent to the apical surface of an epithelial cell used to seal off the intercellular space from the outside space?
What is the free surface specialization only found on hair cells of the inner ear and in epididymis of male reproductive system?
What is the free surface specialization only found on hair cells of the inner ear and in epididymis of male reproductive system?
What is the connective tissue cell whose role is to phagocytize debris around a wound?
What is the connective tissue cell whose role is to phagocytize debris around a wound?
What is the connective tissue fiber with the greatest tensile strength?
What is the connective tissue fiber with the greatest tensile strength?
Flashcards
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
A process where a ligand binds to an integral protein, initiating a cellular response.
Intermediate filaments
Intermediate filaments
Indicate unusual cell growth when there is an increase in cell size and/or number.
Simple squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium
Epithelium that facilitates the movement of substances across tissues.
Lamina propria
Lamina propria
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Endocrine gland
Endocrine gland
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Serous secretion
Serous secretion
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Tight junctions
Tight junctions
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Stereocilia
Stereocilia
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Macrophage
Macrophage
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Collagen fibers
Collagen fibers
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Study Notes
- Characteristics of a cell actively synthesizing proteins or located in a rapidly growing tumor.
- Intermediate filament structures.
- Microfilaments that form a framework within a microvillus.
- Mechanism by which a ligand attaches to an integral protein to trigger an action of the cell.
- Functions of the plasmalemma except one.
- Structures located within the plasmalemma except for one.
- Mechanism by which extracellular fluid is brought into a cell.
- Abnormal cell proliferation indicated by an increase in size and/or number of which structure.
- Organelle that proteins are transported to complete posttranslational modifications.
- Connective tissue that an epithelium lining the digestive tract rests upon.
- Type of epithelia that allows active and passive movement of substances through tissue.
- Adhesive molecules that join cells to adjacent cells.
- Type of epithelia with cells that are flat on the surface but cuboidal in the basal layer.
- Type of epithelium that secretes tears.
- Cells that line the acinar portion of a gland are most likely to be classified as.
- True statements about an epithelium except one.
- Type of intercellular junction located adjacent to the apical surface of an epithelial cell used to seal off the intercellular space from the outside space.
- Free surface specialization only found on hair cells of the inner ear and in epididymis of male reproductive system.
- Part of what type of intercellular junctions.
- Basal lamina composition.
- Type of gland which has no duct.
- Type of secretion produced by unicellular merocrine glands.
- Connective tissue cell whose role is to phagocytize debris around a wound.
- Exception to the connective tissues.
- Connective tissue fiber with the greatest tensile strength.
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