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What is the primary focus of histology as a scientific discipline?
What is the primary focus of histology as a scientific discipline?
- Study of molecular biology.
- Study of animal behavior.
- Study of tissue structures and their functions. (correct)
- Study of genetic variations in organisms.
Which components are primarily studied in the field of histology?
Which components are primarily studied in the field of histology?
- Molecules and chemical interactions.
- Cells, tissues, and organs. (correct)
- Population dynamics in species.
- Ecosystems and environmental interactions.
What does the prefix 'histos' refer to in the context of histology?
What does the prefix 'histos' refer to in the context of histology?
- Organism.
- Function.
- Cell.
- Tissue. (correct)
How does histology relate structure to biological function?
How does histology relate structure to biological function?
In addition to humans, which other types of organisms does histology study?
In addition to humans, which other types of organisms does histology study?
What distinguishes active transport from simple transport?
What distinguishes active transport from simple transport?
Which type of transport is characterized by the movement of large molecules?
Which type of transport is characterized by the movement of large molecules?
What is a characteristic of passive transport mechanisms?
What is a characteristic of passive transport mechanisms?
Which statement about facilitated diffusion is accurate?
Which statement about facilitated diffusion is accurate?
What role does energy play in active transport compared to passive transport?
What role does energy play in active transport compared to passive transport?
What is the primary role of hydrolytic enzymes in cells?
What is the primary role of hydrolytic enzymes in cells?
Which of the following enzymes can be detected using histochemical tests?
Which of the following enzymes can be detected using histochemical tests?
What are primary lysosomes primarily responsible for?
What are primary lysosomes primarily responsible for?
Phagocytic cells, such as macrophages, are primarily involved in which of the following processes?
Phagocytic cells, such as macrophages, are primarily involved in which of the following processes?
Which of the following statements about secondary lysosomes is correct?
Which of the following statements about secondary lysosomes is correct?
What are free ribosomes primarily involved in producing?
What are free ribosomes primarily involved in producing?
Where do attached ribosomes predominantly function?
Where do attached ribosomes predominantly function?
What structure do polysomes mainly consist of?
What structure do polysomes mainly consist of?
What is a primary role of ribophorins?
What is a primary role of ribophorins?
What is the primary function of the growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of the growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis?
What is one of the primary roles of the genetic material within the cell?
What is one of the primary roles of the genetic material within the cell?
Which process is directly involved in protein synthesis?
Which process is directly involved in protein synthesis?
What role does the genetic material play in cellular function and division?
What role does the genetic material play in cellular function and division?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a part of the cytoplasm?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a part of the cytoplasm?
Which term best describes the aqueous solution surrounding organelles in the cytoplasm?
Which term best describes the aqueous solution surrounding organelles in the cytoplasm?
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Histology
- The study of the microscopic structure of normal tissues, organs, and cells.
- It correlates structure with function.
- It focuses on the tissues of humans, animals, and plants.
Ribosomes
- They are involved in Protein synthesis.
- They can be free or attached to the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER).
- Free ribosomes - involved in protein synthesis for local use, like growth and regeneration.
- Attached ribosomes - involved in the synthesis of proteins for export, like hormones and enzymes.
Cell Membrane
- Functions:
- Transport
- Simple transport - passive or facilitated by carrier, with concentration gradient.
- Active transport - against concentration gradient, requires energy.
- Bulk transport - for large molecules.
- Reception - receives signals from the environment.
- Recognition - recognizes other cells and molecules.
- Adhesion - binds to other cells and molecules.
- Barrier - controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
- Transport
Lysosomes
- Origin:
- They originate from the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) and Golgi apparatus.
- Function:
- They contain hydrolytic enzymes.
- Involved in digestion.
- Primary lysosomes - concentrate and package the enzymes.
- Secondary lysosomes - involved in digestion.
- Found in phagocytic cells, such as macrophages.
Nucleus
- Functions:
- Carry genetic information DNA.
- RNA formation for protein synthesis.
- Control cell division and cell function.
Cytoplasm
- Organelles: Essential, living components of the cell.
- Inclusions: Not essential, non-living components of the cell.
- Examples of inclusions:
- Glycogen granules
- Lipid droplets
- Pigments
- Examples of inclusions:
- Matrix: The solution in which the organelles and inclusions are suspended.
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