Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 3: Cells

Lysosomes

View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.



1.

Lysosomes are membrane-bound vesicles that arise from the
A)nucleus.
B)mitochondria.
C)endoplasmic reticulum.
D)Golgi apparatus.
E)cell membrane.
2.

The lysosome contains ________ enzymes.
A)photosynthetic
B)anabolic
C)hydrolytic
D)melancholic
E)alcoholic
3.

Which of the following cells will be expected to contain the most active lysosomes?
A)brain cell
B)skin cell
C)kidney cell
D)intestinal cell
E)phagocytosing white blood cell
4.

Lysosomes function in the destruction and recycling of old organelles.
A)True
B)False
5.

The enzymes found in the lysosomes were formed in the endoplasmic reticulum.
A)True
B)False
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