10 Questions
What did Robert Hooke observe when he first observed cells?
A network of cell walls and boxlike cavities
Why is the cell called the functional unit of the human body?
Because it forms the basis for cellular organization
What is the fundamental unit of the body according to the given text?
The cell
What does cellular metabolism refer to?
The process of extracting energy from food molecules
Why must cells have access to nutrients and oxygen?
To ensure proper functioning and survival
What is the cell theory formulated by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann in 1838 and 1839?
Both a and b
What is the approximate diameter of a red blood cell, measured in micrometers?
7.5 μm
Which type of cells may be bound together to form selectively permeable membranes?
Flat cells
What is the ideal shape for receiving and transmitting stimuli?
Irregularly shaped cell
Which discovery culminated in the formulation of the cell theory?
Development of better microscopes
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of cytology for first-year biology students, introducing the cell as the basic structural and functional unit of the body, and its role in human anatomy. It also explores the organization of the human body based on cellular structure.
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