Applied Pathophysiology

Answers after every chapter

Chapter 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology

1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell.

A) is the site of protein synthesis

B) contains the genetic code

C) transforms cellular energy

D) initiates aerobic metabolism

2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power

plants of the cell because they:

A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.

B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.

C) extract energy from organic compounds.

D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.

3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid

bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by:

A) bound and transmembrane proteins.

B) complex, long carbohydrate chains