Plant Cell Anatomy Quiz

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

To cover surfaces

To bind and support other tissues (correct)

To filter waste

To allow for movement

What is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Consists of long cells called muscle fibers

Contains cells that are loosely connected

Is capable of voluntary movement

Contains cells that are closely joined by a basement membrane (correct)

What is an example of loose connective tissue?

Tendons

Ligaments

Blood

Adipose (fat) tissue (correct)

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?

Skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

To secrete the protein of extracellular fibers Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is composed of blood cells and cell fragments in a water-based plasma?

Fluid connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

To direct and control cell activities through DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the endomembrane system?

To transport molecules within the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

To convert solar energy into carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

To generate energy for the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton?

To maintain cell shape and support cell structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

To break down and recycle cellular waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

To process and package proteins and lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

To maintain homeostasis and regulate what enters and exits the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

To contain and support cellular organelles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driving force behind evolution?

Natural selection Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rate of material exchange across cell membranes proportional to a cell's surface area?

To allow for more efficient movement of materials Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animals have body walls that are typically only two cells thick?

Invertebrates Signup and view all the answers

In vertebrates, what is the purpose of interstitial fluid found between cells?

To allow for movement of materials into and out of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Why do multicellular organisms have highly folded internal surfaces for exchanging materials?

To maximize surface area for efficient exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a complex body plan for an animal in a variable environment?

To maintain a relatively stable internal environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fur countercurrent exchange in animals?

Facilitating the transfer of heat from blood vessel to blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of thermogenesis?

Involves shivering as a form of heat production Signup and view all the answers

How does the hypothalamus contribute to thermoregulation in mammals?

Controls heat-generating mechanisms in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant effect of body mass on metabolic rate?

Smaller animals have higher metabolic rates per gram Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the function of the cardiovascular system in animals?

Transporting nutrients to cells and removing wastes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hemoglobin in oxygen transport?

Transporting oxygen and helping regulate blood pH Signup and view all the answers

How does CO2 production impact hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen?

It decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood?

To aid in blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

Why is water important for cooling in animals?

It evaporates to dissipate heat from the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true regarding blood cell formation in mammals?

Each mature cell has a unique function in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for cardiac output?

CO = HR x SV Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cardiac cycle is the pressure in the arteries the highest?

During ventricular systole Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels carry blood from capillaries back to the heart?

Venules Signup and view all the answers

In which animal group do the gills use a countercurrent exchange system?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

Which system supplies oxygen directly to the body cells in insects?

Tracheal system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the air sacs in the respiratory system of birds?

To keep air flowing through the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vasoconstriction in blood pressure regulation?

To increase blood pressure and reduce blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Why is blood flow velocity slowest in the capillary beds?

The large total cross-sectional area of capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Which animal group ventilates their lungs by positive pressure breathing?

Amphibians Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of gas exchange in animals?

To exchange gases with the environment Signup and view all the answers