Marcello Malpighi and the Discovery of Capillaries

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What did Marcello Malpighi observe in the lung tissues of frogs?

A network of thin, hair-like structures

A complex system of blood vessels

An intricate web of microscopic vessels

A network of capillaries connecting arteries and veins (correct)

What is the main difference between a compound light microscope and an electron microscope?

Magnification levels (correct)

Light source

Lens system

Resolution

How can the organization of cells be compared to?

Specialized structures

Living factories (correct)

Biological systems

Microscopic organisms

What do unicellular organisms consist of?

Only a single cell Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to describe the blood vessels observed by Marcello Malpighi in frog lung tissues?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What structures do paramecia use to move swiftly through freshwater?

Cilia Signup and view all the answers

What single-celled organism captures food using pseudopods?

Amoeba Signup and view all the answers

Which unicellular organism is covered in hair-like structures called cilia?

Paramecium Signup and view all the answers

In which type of organism does diffusion occur in all cells?

Unicellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cell membrane?

To selectively allow some particles to pass through Signup and view all the answers

How does osmosis differ from diffusion?

Osmosis involves the movement of water particles across a selectively permeable membrane Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the water concentration inside a cell gets too low?

Water diffuses into the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of placing a blood cell in a hypertonic solution?

The blood cell shrinks due to water moving out of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cell is placed in almost pure water?

The cell swells due to water moving into the cell by osmosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

It allows only specific substances in and out of the cell. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of isotonic condition in relation to water concentration inside and outside a cell.

The concentration of water in and out of the cell is the same, resulting in a well-balanced cell. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of osmosis, what happens to a cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?

Water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink, and the cell can potentially die. Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome when a cell is placed in almost pure water in terms of osmosis?

The water moves into the cell, causing it to swell, and the cell can potentially explode. Signup and view all the answers

How does osmosis relate to the maintenance of water concentration inside a cell?

Osmosis ensures that the amount of water inside a cell stays fairly constant by balancing water movement based on concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Which process allows particles to move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration in all cells?

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cilia in paramecia?

Moving through water Signup and view all the answers

How do amoebas capture food?

Engulfing it between pseudopods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between yeast and multicellular organisms?

Cell structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

Allowing only certain substances to enter or leave the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome when a cell is placed in almost pure water in terms of osmosis?

Hypotonic solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the compound lens system in a compound light microscope?

To provide high magnification by multiplying the objective and eyepiece lenses Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to describe the blood vessels observed by Marcello Malpighi in frog lung tissues?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

In which type of organism are most microscopic organisms, such as mycoplasma, categorized?

Unicellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which microscope has a maximum magnification of up to 2,000,000 times?

Electronic microscope Signup and view all the answers

How are the specialized structures within cells, known as organelles, compared to?

Factories making all the necessary things for cells to live Signup and view all the answers

What was the technological device that revolutionized our understanding of life and living things in the early 1600s?

Compound Light Microscope Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

To regulate the movement of specific substances into and out of the cell Signup and view all the answers

How is osmosis related to the maintenance of water concentration inside a cell?

Osmosis causes the water concentration inside the cell to stay fairly constant Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?

The cell releases water and shrinks Signup and view all the answers

In isotonic conditions, what characterizes the water concentration inside and outside a cell?

The water concentration inside and outside the cell is the same Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of placing a blood cell in a hypotonic solution?

The cell absorbs water and swells Signup and view all the answers

How does osmosis differ from simple diffusion?

Osmosis is specific to the movement of water, while simple diffusion applies to all substances Signup and view all the answers

What term describes cells that are well balanced in terms of water concentration?

Isotonic cells Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves particles moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?

Active transport Signup and view all the answers

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What did Marcello Malpighi observe in the lung tissues of frogs?

What is the main difference between a compound light microscope and an electron microscope?

How can the organization of cells be compared to?

What do unicellular organisms consist of?

What term was used to describe the blood vessels observed by Marcello Malpighi in frog lung tissues?

Which process involves the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

What structures do paramecia use to move swiftly through freshwater?

What single-celled organism captures food using pseudopods?

Which unicellular organism is covered in hair-like structures called cilia?

In which type of organism does diffusion occur in all cells?

What is the function of the cell membrane?

How does osmosis differ from diffusion?

What happens if the water concentration inside a cell gets too low?

What is the outcome of placing a blood cell in a hypertonic solution?

What happens when a cell is placed in almost pure water?

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

Explain the concept of isotonic condition in relation to water concentration inside and outside a cell.

In the context of osmosis, what happens to a cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?

What is the potential outcome when a cell is placed in almost pure water in terms of osmosis?

How does osmosis relate to the maintenance of water concentration inside a cell?

Which process allows particles to move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration in all cells?

What is the function of cilia in paramecia?

How do amoebas capture food?

What is the main difference between yeast and multicellular organisms?

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

What is the potential outcome when a cell is placed in almost pure water in terms of osmosis?

What is the function of the compound lens system in a compound light microscope?

What term was used to describe the blood vessels observed by Marcello Malpighi in frog lung tissues?

In which type of organism are most microscopic organisms, such as mycoplasma, categorized?

Which microscope has a maximum magnification of up to 2,000,000 times?

How are the specialized structures within cells, known as organelles, compared to?

What was the technological device that revolutionized our understanding of life and living things in the early 1600s?

What is the function of a selectively permeable membrane in a cell?

How is osmosis related to the maintenance of water concentration inside a cell?

What happens to a cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?

In isotonic conditions, what characterizes the water concentration inside and outside a cell?

What is the outcome of placing a blood cell in a hypotonic solution?

How does osmosis differ from simple diffusion?

What term describes cells that are well balanced in terms of water concentration?

Which process involves particles moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?

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