COPY: Chapter 3: Cells and Tissues Anatomy
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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

  • Produce energy for the cell
  • Control the movement of materials in and out of the cell
  • Store genetic material (correct)
  • Break down waste materials

    • Which structure is responsible for producing ribosomes in the nucleus?

  • Nucleolus (correct)
  • Chromatin
  • Plasma membrane
  • Nuclear membrane

    • What is the main function of the nuclear membrane?

  • Act as a barrier for the nucleus (correct)
  • Store genetic material
  • Produce energy for the cell
  • Control the movement of materials in and out of the cell

    • Which region of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?

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

    What are tissues made up of?

    <p>Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cells considered to be?

    <p>Building blocks of all living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is chromatin located?

    <p>Scattered throughout the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of microvilli?

    <p>Increase surface area for absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ribosomes?

    <p>Sites of protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are free ribosomes found?

    <p>Free in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Functions in cholesterol synthesis and breakdown, fat metabolism, and detoxification of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Modifies and packages proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lysosomes located?

    <p>Within the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of peroxisomes?

    <p>Detoxify harmful substances and break down free radicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of desmosomes?

    <p>Anchor cells together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do gap junctions do?

    <p>Allow communication and passage of small molecules between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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