Cytology and Histology Test B

Front

Which tissue forms the outer layer of the skin?

Back

Stratified Squamous

Front

Name the tissue that is characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells.

Back

Simple Columnar

Front

What is the primary difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport uses ATP (energy) while passive transport does not need energy.

Front

What organelle is responsible for digesting dead cell parts and contains enzymes?

Back

Lysosome

Front

In diffusion, how do particles move?

Back

From a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.

Front

What type of epithelium is specialized for absorption and secretion, often found in glands?

Back

Simple Cuboidal

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.