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What is the approximate total number of cells in the human body?
What is the approximate total number of cells in the human body?
- 100 trillion (correct)
- 50 trillion
- 75 trillion
- 25 trillion
What is the primary function of the red blood cells in the human body?
What is the primary function of the red blood cells in the human body?
- To release energy for cell function
- To transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues (correct)
- To perform various functions in the body
- To support intercellular structures
What is the energy source for cell function in all cells?
What is the energy source for cell function in all cells?
- Oxygen reacts with protein
- Oxygen reacts with carbohydrate only
- Oxygen reacts with carbohydrate, fat, and protein (correct)
- Oxygen reacts with fat only
What is a common characteristic among all cells in the human body?
What is a common characteristic among all cells in the human body?
What percentage of the adult human body is fluid?
What percentage of the adult human body is fluid?
What is the role of intercellular supporting structures in the human body?
What is the role of intercellular supporting structures in the human body?
What is the main function of the extracellular fluid?
What is the main function of the extracellular fluid?
How many red blood cells are present in each human being?
How many red blood cells are present in each human being?
What happens when cells of a particular type are destroyed?
What happens when cells of a particular type are destroyed?
Why is the extracellular fluid also called the internal environment?
Why is the extracellular fluid also called the internal environment?
Who introduced the term 'milieu intérieur'?
Who introduced the term 'milieu intérieur'?
How is the extracellular fluid transported throughout the body?
How is the extracellular fluid transported throughout the body?
What is required for cells to live, grow, and perform their special functions?
What is required for cells to live, grow, and perform their special functions?
What is transported from the cells to the lungs through the extracellular fluid?
What is transported from the cells to the lungs through the extracellular fluid?
What is a key difference between extracellular and intracellular fluids?
What is a key difference between extracellular and intracellular fluids?
Why is it essential to understand the basic organization of the cell?
Why is it essential to understand the basic organization of the cell?
What is the purpose of special mechanisms for transporting ions through cell membranes?
What is the purpose of special mechanisms for transporting ions through cell membranes?
How long can cells survive if their surrounding fluids contain appropriate nutrients?
How long can cells survive if their surrounding fluids contain appropriate nutrients?
