NUR 631 Midterm Review
- Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorp- tion?
A- cells can produce proteins B- cells can secrete digestive enzymes C- cells can take in and use nutrients D- cells can synthesize fats
Answer C- cells can take in and use nutrients
- Where is most of the cell's genetic information, including RNA and DNA, contained?
A- mitochondria B- ribosome C- nucleolus D- lysosome
Answer C- nucleolus
- Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to
remove hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction?A- lysosomes B- peroxisomes C- ribosomes D- endosome
Answer B- peroxisome
- Which cell component is capable of cellular auto digestion when it is released during cell
injury?A- ribosome B- Golgi complex C- smooth ER D- lysosome 1 / 2
Answer D- lysosomes
- Which cAMP-mediated response is related to antidiuretic hormone?
A- increased HR and force of contraction B- secretion of cortisol C- increased retention of water D- breakdown of fat
Answer C- increased retention of water
- During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA synthesized?
A- G1 B- S C- G2 D- M
Answer B- S
- What organic compound facilitates transportation across cell membranes by acting as
receptors, transport channels for electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps?
A- lipids B- proteases C- proteins D- carbohydrates
Answer C- proteins
- Understanding the various steps of proteolytic cascades may be useful in designing drug
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therapy for which human diseases?A- cardiac and vascular disorders B- autoimmune and malignant disorders C- gastrointestinal and renal disorders