Continuous Cell Lines Differ from Primary Cell Lines in That

question 31

Multiple Choice

Continuous cell lines differ from primary cell lines in that

• A) Continuous cell lines are derived from primary cell lines.
• B) Viruses can be grown in continuous cell lines.
• C) Continuous cell lines are from human embryos.
• D) Continuous cell lines always have to be reisolated from animal tissues.
• E) Continuous cell lines can be maintained through an indefinite number of generations.

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Definitions:

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates of tissue or material, commonly found in bone, representing the basic structure of compact bone.

Lacunae

Lacunae are small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house cells, such as osteocytes in bones, providing a microenvironment for cell maintenance and nutrient exchange.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone that allow for the communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes (bone cells) and their environment.

Periosteum

Except for the joint areas, the bones are enveloped by a dense connective tissue layer that contains many blood vessels.