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What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
- Cell division
- Energy production
- Selective barrier (correct)
- Protein synthesis
What is the role of the cell coat (glycocalyx)?
What is the role of the cell coat (glycocalyx)?
- Immunological specificity (correct)
- Regulation of body temperature
- Enzyme production
- Storage of genetic material
What are microvilli (brush border) and their core made of?
What are microvilli (brush border) and their core made of?
- Actin filaments (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Cilia and microtubules
How do drugs and hormones act specifically on cells or organs?
How do drugs and hormones act specifically on cells or organs?
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What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
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How are cilia different from microvilli?
How are cilia different from microvilli?
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What is the role of the glycocalyx (cell coat) in a cell?
What is the role of the glycocalyx (cell coat) in a cell?
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Which component of the cell is responsible for selective transport?
Which component of the cell is responsible for selective transport?
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How does the cell membrane contribute to the specific action of drugs and hormones on cells or organs?
How does the cell membrane contribute to the specific action of drugs and hormones on cells or organs?
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What is the composition of microvilli (brush border) at the core level?
What is the composition of microvilli (brush border) at the core level?
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In which type of tissue would you expect to find cilia?
In which type of tissue would you expect to find cilia?
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