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

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cytokinesis

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cytokinesis

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Multiple Choice

"Cytokinesis" refers to __________.

the division of the entire cell

the division of the nucleus

the reduction in the number of chromosomes

the movement of a cell from one place to another

the division of the cytoplasm

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Understand the term 'cytokinesis': It is a part of the cell cycle that involves the division of the cytoplasm of a parent cell into two daughter cells.

Differentiate cytokinesis from other processes: Unlike mitosis, which is the division of the nucleus, cytokinesis specifically refers to the division of the cytoplasm.

Consider the options given: Analyze each option to determine which one correctly describes cytokinesis.

Option analysis: 'The division of the entire cell' might seem correct, but cytokinesis specifically refers to the cytoplasm division, not the entire cell. 'The division of the nucleus' is mitosis, not cytokinesis. 'The reduction in the number of chromosomes' is related to meiosis, not cytokinesis. 'The movement of a cell from one place to another' is unrelated to cytokinesis.

Conclude with the correct answer: Based on the analysis, the correct description of cytokinesis is 'the division of the cytoplasm'.