Gross Anatomy Review

Which of the following is one of the principal steps in the process of cell division?

• Photosynthesis

• Mitosis

• Respiration

• Digestion

How is cell division related to the potential of cells to form cancer?

• Cell division prevents cancer

• Cell division has no relation to cancer

• Uncontrolled cell division can lead to cancer

• Cell division cures cancer

What are the principal characteristics of epithelial cells?

• They conduct electrical impulses

• They are involved in photosynthesis

• They form protective layers and are involved in absorption and secretion

• They store fat

Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of DNA?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

• DNA replication

• Cell growth and protein manufacture

• Cell division

• Cytokinesis

In which phase do cells complete mitosis and start the cycle over again?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

Which of the following cells can divide as needed but do not normally divide unless there is some loss of tissue?

• Epithelial cells in gut

• Adipose cells

• Nerve cells

• Skin cells

Which cells never seem to divide?

• Liver cells

• Fibroblasts

• Nerve cells

• Epithelial cells in gut

Which of the following cells are included in the category of cells that can divide as needed?

• Skin cells

• Muscle cells

• Fibroblasts

• Bone marrow precursors to red and white blood cells

Which stage of mitosis involves chromosomes condensing and the nuclear membrane disappearing?

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase