One function of a liver cell (hepatocyte) is to detoxify our blood. Which of the following organelles would you expect to see in a high quantity in these hepatocytes?
A) Lysosomes
B) Peroxisomes
C) Mitochondria
D) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: B
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The mesoderm forms (the)
A) muscle. B) epidermis. C) neural tissues. D) mucous epithelium of nasal passageways. E) pituitary gland and adrenal medullae.
Central chemoreceptors monitor:
A) blood pressure. B) stretch in the walls of the trachea and bronchi. C) partial pressure of oxygen (PO2 ) in the blood. D) hydrogen ion concentration of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
The ______________is the lining of the uterus and is sloughed off each month during menstruation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding the lymphoid organs is NOT true?
A. The primary lymphoid organs are the bone marrow and thymus. B. The thymus secretes protein hormones, collectively called thymopoietins. C. Large numbers of macrophages and lymphocytes are found in the lymph nodes and spleen. D. The tonsils contain lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells that respond to microbes in food. E. Once a lymphocyte reaches a secondary lymphoid organ, it remains there for its lifetime.