10 Questions
Which structure allows selective communication between the intracellular and extracellular compartments?
Plasma membrane
What are the subcellular structures responsible for performing many of the functions of cells called?
Organelles
What is the basic unit of structure and function in the body?
Cell
What is the plasma membrane also known as?
Cell membrane
Why is it difficult to think of cells as living entities when viewed with an ordinary microscope?
They are too simple
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
To allow selective communication between the intracellular and extracellular compartments
What is the relationship between the physiology of our organs and systems and the cells they are composed of?
The physiology of our organs and systems is derived from the complex functions of the cells they are composed of
What is the significance of the wide variety of shapes and sizes of cells?
It reflects the complexity of function at the subcellular level
What is the term used to describe the subcellular structures responsible for performing many of the functions of cells?
Organelles
What is the basic unit of structure and function in the body?
Cells
Test your knowledge on the plasma membrane and associated structures in cells with this quiz. Explore the functions of organelles and learn about selective communication between intracellular and extracellular compartments.
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