Introduction to Histology and Cell Structure

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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)?

Immunological specificity (correct)

Regulation of body temperature

Enzyme production

Storage of genetic material

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?

Through the cell membrane's selective transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell Signup and view all the answers

How are cilia different from microvilli?

Cilia have a core of microtubules while microvilli contain actin filaments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the glycocalyx (cell coat) in a cell?

Aids in immunological specificity and receptor sites Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the cell is responsible for selective transport?

Cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

How does the cell membrane contribute to the specific action of drugs and hormones on cells or organs?

Through specific receptors on its surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of microvilli (brush border) at the core level?

Actin filaments Signup and view all the answers

In which type of tissue would you expect to find cilia?

Epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

What is the role of the cell coat (glycocalyx)?

What are microvilli (brush border) and their core made of?

How do drugs and hormones act specifically on cells or organs?

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

How are cilia different from microvilli?

What is the role of the glycocalyx (cell coat) in a cell?

Which component of the cell is responsible for selective transport?

How does the cell membrane contribute to the specific action of drugs and hormones on cells or organs?

What is the composition of microvilli (brush border) at the core level?

In which type of tissue would you expect to find cilia?

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