Which of the following cell organelles serves as the site of protein synthesis?

A)Mitochondrion
B)Ribosome
C)Centriole
D)Lysosome
E)Golgi apparatus


B)Ribosome

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A) refracted. B) diffracted. C) reflected. D) angled. E) absorbed.

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Select the correct statement regarding the cells of connective tissue.

A) Connective tissue does not contain cells. B) Connective tissue cells are nondividing. C) Chondroblasts are the main cell type of connective tissue proper. D) "Blast" cells are undifferentiated, actively dividing cells.

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On the posterior aspect of the femur, the ________ marks the attachment of powerful muscles that adduct the femur.

A) linea aspera B) lateral condyle C) lesser trochanter D) tibial tuberosity E) medial condyle

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A continuous capillary differs from a fenestrated capillary because

A) the endothelium is a complete lining, with endothelial cells connected by tight junctions and anchoring junctions, which is untrue for a fenestrated capillary. B) this is a classification by location only, and does not have any structural significance. C) a continuous capillary has a continuous media and externa; a fenestrated one does not. D) a continuous capillary has pores arranged in an ordered pattern; a fenestrated one does not. E) All of the answers are correct.

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