As a Cell Grows

question 100

Multiple Choice

As a cell grows,

• A)the relationship between its surface area and volume remains unchanged.
• B)its surface area increases to a lesser degree than its volume.
• C)its volume increases to a lesser degree than its surface area.
• D)its requirement for nutrients increases to a lesser degree than its requirement for oxygen.

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Definitions:

Mucous Membrane

The moist lining that covers internal surfaces of the body, including the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts, secreting mucus.

Synovial Membrane

This unique connective tissue is found lining the interior surfaces of synovial joint capsules and the sheaths of tendons, generating synovial fluid to lubricate the area.

Serous Membrane

A smooth tissue membrane that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a lubricating fluid to reduce friction.

Cutaneous Membrane

Another term for the skin, the body's outer covering, which protects against external harm and assists in temperature regulation.