Question 1

Which organelle is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins within a cell?

Accepted Answer

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 2

A biopsy of kidney tissue reveals cells with a single layer of cube-shaped appearance. Which epithelial tissue type is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is found in tendons and is characterized by densely packed, parallel collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 4

A patient suffers damage to the trachea lining, resulting in impaired mucus movement. Which tissue type is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Question 5

Which of the following structures is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins for secretion?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 6

Which muscle tissue type is found in the heart and is responsible for involuntary contractions?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Question 7

Which nervous system structure contains neuron cell bodies and is responsible for processing information?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrum

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of lysosomes within a cell?

Accepted Answer

Digestion of cellular debris

Question 9

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that can stretch and return to their original shape. Which epithelial tissue type is present?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 10

Which connective tissue type provides a supportive framework for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 11

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Question 12

A patient with a genetic disorder affecting collagen synthesis would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the plasma (cell) membrane?

Accepted Answer

Regulates movement of substances into and out of the cell

Question 14

Which tissue type lines the alveoli of the lungs and is specialized for rapid diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 15

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between surface area ($A$) and volume ($V$) for a spherical cell, and why is this relationship important for cell function?

Accepted Answer

$A = 4 \pi r^2$, $V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$; a higher surface area-to-volume ratio facilitates efficient exchange of materials$

Question 16

A patient presents with brittle bones due to a lack of proper bone matrix. Which tissue type and location are most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Osseous tissue in bones

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the function of peroxisomes in a cell?

Accepted Answer

Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances

Question 18

Which muscle tissue type is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and is responsible for involuntary movements?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 19

A patient with a spinal cord injury loses the ability to transmit signals between the brain and body. Which nervous system structure is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord

Question 20

Which of the following tissues is most likely to be found in the lining of the stomach and is specialized for secretion and absorption?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

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