Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is/are likely to limit the maximum size of a cell?

The time it takes a molecule to diffuse across a cell

The cell's surface-to-volume ratio

The shape of the cell

None of the choices is correct.

All of the choices are correct.

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Consider the process of diffusion: Molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration. In larger cells, it takes longer for molecules to diffuse across the cell, which can limit cell size.

Examine the surface-to-volume ratio: As a cell grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area, reducing the surface-to-volume ratio. This affects the cell's ability to transport materials in and out efficiently, thus limiting size.

Analyze the shape of the cell: Different shapes can influence how efficiently a cell can exchange materials with its environment. For example, elongated or flattened shapes can increase surface area relative to volume, affecting size limitations.

Evaluate the option 'None of the choices is correct': Consider whether any of the factors mentioned could indeed limit cell size, which would make this option incorrect.

Conclude that all the factors listed (diffusion time, surface-to-volume ratio, and cell shape) can contribute to limiting the maximum size of a cell, making the statement 'All of the choices are correct' valid.