When Viewed Through a Microscope,one Characteristic of Living Cells Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

When viewed through a microscope,one characteristic of living cells is that their internal structures move.What organelles are most directly responsible for this motion we see?

• A)cell membrane and nucleus
• B)ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum
• C)centrioles and cell wall
• D)mitochondria and cytoskeleton
• E)chloroplasts and lysosomes

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining how stress impacts the body, initially activating the fight-or-flight response followed by adaptation if exposure is prolonged, and ultimately, potential exhaustion or disease.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body’s resources are depleted leading to decreased resistance to stress and potential health issues.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Selye

Hans Selye, a scientist known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body, defining the General Adaptation Syndrome.