QUIZ (CELLS)

PART I. TRUE OR FALSE

1. Reproductive Cells (Sperm and Egg Cells) are responsible for reproduction; egg cells
carry genetic material to fertilize sperm cells, leading to the formation of a new
organism.
ANSWER: FALSE

2. Cells can be categorized into two main types - prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
ANSWER: TRUE

3. The discovery of cells: In 1655, Robert Hooke first observed and coined the term
"cell" while examining cork under a microscope.
ANSWER: FALSE

4. Cell Theory, proposed by Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow in the 19th century,
states that all living organisms are composed of BODY SYSTEMS, the basic unit of
life, and that ORGANS arise from pre-existing cells.
ANSWER: FALSE

5. The two primary methods of cell division are mitosis and meiosis.
ANSWER: TRUE

PART II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. What is the primary function of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?
A) Transmit electrical signals
B) Defend against infections
C) Carry oxygen and transport carbon dioxide
D) Store energy in the form of fat

7. What role do White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) play in the body?

A) Contract and relax to produce movement
B) Produce insulin
C) Defend against infections and foreign invaders
D) Form protective layers covering body surfaces

8. What is the main function of Neurons (Nerve Cells)?

A) Store energy
B) Transmit electrical signals throughout the nervous system
C) Maintain bone structure
D) Produce the protein keratin
 9. What do Muscle Cells (Myocytes) do to produce movement in the body?
A) Transmit electrical signals
B) Contract and relax
C) Play a role in the immune system
D) Form protective layers covering body surfaces

10. What is the primary function of Epithelial Cells?

A) Store energy in the form of fat
B) Produce insulin
C) Transmit electrical signals
D) Form protective layers covering body surfaces

PART III. DETERMINE THE TYPE OF CELL INDICATED BY THE FOLLOWING

DEFINITION AND FUNCTION.
11. Store energy in the form of fat, insulate the body, and provide cushioning and
protection for organs.
ANSWER: Fat Cells (Adipocytes)
12. Found in bone tissue, they maintain the bone structure by regulating minerals and
participating in the process of bone remodeling.
ANSWER: Osteocytes
13. Main cells of the liver, involved in numerous metabolic processes, including
detoxification, storage of nutrients, and production of proteins.
ANSWER: Hepatocytes
14. Play a role in the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas, including the
production of insulin and digestive enzymes.
ANSWER: Pancreatic Cells
15. Produce the protein keratin, which provides strength and waterproofing to the skin,
hair, and nails.
ANSWER: Skin Cells (Keratinocytes)