Understanding the cellular level of organization is fundamental for every B. Pharm student. This core concept of Human Anatomy and Physiology explains the intricate world inside our cells, from the functions of organelles to the complex mechanisms of transport, communication, and division. A strong grasp of this topic is essential for comprehending how drugs interact with the body at a molecular level, paving the way for advanced studies in pharmacology and medicinal chemistry.
- Which organelle is responsible for generating most of the cell’s supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
- Ribosome
- Nucleus
- Mitochondrion
- Golgi apparatus
- The movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is known as:
- Active transport
- Osmosis
- Diffusion
- Endocytosis
- What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
- Lipid synthesis
- ATP production
- Synthesis and modification of proteins
- Detoxification
- Which type of cell junction forms a seal between cells to prevent the leakage of molecules across the layer?
- Gap junction
- Desmosome
- Tight junction
- Plasmodesmata
- In which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
- G1 phase
- S phase
- G2 phase
- M phase
- The process by which a cell engulfs large particles or whole cells is called:
- Pinocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Phagocytosis
- Facilitated diffusion
- Signaling that occurs over long distances through the bloodstream is known as:
- Paracrine signaling
- Synaptic signaling
- Endocrine signaling
- Contact-dependent signaling
- The control center of the cell, containing the genetic material, is the:
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleolus
- Nucleus
- Mitochondrion
- Which cellular component is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion?
- Lysosome
- Smooth ER
- Ribosome
- Golgi apparatus
- The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells is called:
- Mitosis
- Interphase
- Cytokinesis
- Meiosis
- Which type of transport across the cell membrane requires a carrier protein but no energy?
- Simple diffusion
- Active transport
- Facilitated diffusion
- Osmosis
- Nerve cells communicate with each other at specialized junctions called synapses. This is an example of:
- Paracrine signaling
- Synaptic signaling
- Endocrine signaling
- Contact-dependent signaling
- Which structures act as anchoring junctions, fastening cells to one another?
- Tight junctions
- Gap junctions
- Desmosomes
- Microvilli
- Organelles containing digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris are called:
- Peroxisomes
- Lysosomes
- Vacuoles
- Ribosomes
- During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the:
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane
- Mitochondrion
- Signaling where a cell produces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells is known as:
- Endocrine signaling
- Paracrine signaling
- Autocrine signaling
- Synaptic signaling
- The synthesis of lipids and detoxification of drugs and poisons is a primary function of the:
- Rough ER
- Smooth ER
- Golgi apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Gap junctions are crucial for:
- Preventing fluid leakage
- Anchoring cells together
- Allowing the passage of small molecules and ions between cells
- Increasing surface area
- What are the non-membranous organelles responsible for protein synthesis?
- Mitochondria
- Lysosomes
- Ribosomes
- Peroxisomes
- The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane is defined as:
- Active transport
- Diffusion
- Filtration
- Osmosis
- In contact-dependent signaling, how does the signal molecule travel to the target cell?
- Through the bloodstream
- Through the extracellular fluid
- It remains bound to the surface of the signaling cell
- Through a synapse
- The final phase of mitosis, where two new nuclei are formed, is:
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- The “shipping and receiving” center of the cell is the:
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Nucleus
- Vacuole
- “Cell drinking” is a term for which process?
- Phagocytosis
- Pinocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Osmosis
- Which of the following is NOT a part of interphase in the cell cycle?
- G1 phase
- S phase
- G2 phase
- M phase
- Intracellular signaling pathways are most commonly activated by:
- Changes in temperature
- Extracellular signal molecules
- Mechanical pressure
- Changes in pH
- The structural framework of the cell is known as the:
- Cytosol
- Cytoskeleton
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Cell wall
- Which process is responsible for releasing materials from the cell?
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Pinocytosis
- Phagocytosis
- Chromosomes become visible and condense during which phase of mitosis?
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Which of these junctions contributes most to the mechanical strength of tissues?
- Gap junctions
- Tight junctions
- Desmosomes
- Chemical synapses
- A solution that has a lower solute concentration than the cell is said to be:
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
- Mesotonic
- Which form of signaling is characterized by its speed and precision over a short distance, such as between a neuron and a muscle cell?
- Paracrine
- Endocrine
- Contact-dependent
- Synaptic
- The period of cell growth and normal activity between mitotic divisions is:
- Prophase
- Anaphase
- Cytokinesis
- Interphase
- Transport of a substance against its concentration gradient is called:
- Simple diffusion
- Facilitated diffusion
- Active transport
- Osmosis
- Hormones are the signaling molecules in which type of communication?
- Endocrine
- Paracrine
- Synaptic
- Contact-dependent
- Which part of the cell membrane is hydrophobic?
- Phosphate heads of phospholipids
- Fatty acid tails of phospholipids
- Glycoproteins
- Cholesterol heads
- The main difference between passive and active transport is the requirement for:
- A concentration gradient
- A membrane
- Cellular energy (ATP)
- Carrier proteins
- The process of programmed cell death is known as:
- Necrosis
- Apoptosis
- Lysis
- Phagocytosis
- Which is the correct sequence of events in mitosis?
- Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
- Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase
- Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase
- Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase
- What type of signaling affects the same cell that released the signaling molecule?
- Paracrine
- Autocrine
- Endocrine
- Juxtacrine
- Sodium-potassium pumps are an example of:
- Facilitated diffusion
- Active transport
- Osmosis
- Simple diffusion
- A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will:
- Swell and burst
- Shrink
- Remain the same size
- Divide
- Which organelle is involved in breaking down fatty acids and neutralizing toxic substances?
- Lysosome
- Peroxisome
- Golgi apparatus
- Smooth ER
- Which structure is NOT part of the endomembrane system?
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Mitochondrion
- What is the main role of the nucleolus?
- DNA replication
- Housing the chromosomes
- Ribosome synthesis
- Lipid synthesis
- Chromosomes align at the equatorial plate during which phase?
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- In synaptic signaling, the signaling molecules are called:
- Hormones
- Neurotransmitters
- Growth factors
- Cytokines
- The property of the plasma membrane that allows some substances to cross more easily than others is known as:
- Selective permeability
- Fluidity
- Impermeability
- Osmolarity
- The G1, S, and G2 phases of the cell cycle are collectively known as:
- Mitosis
- Cytokinesis
- Interphase
- M phase
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