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Who first recognized the cell as the universal unit of life?

A
Virchow
B
van Leeuwenhoek
C
Hooke
D
Schleiden and Schwann
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What role do nerve cells play in the human body?

A
They allow the body to react to stimuli.
B
They regulate the exchange of chemicals.
C
They carry oxygen throughout the body.
D
They help the organs move.
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Which statement describes the ability of the cell membrane to allow various substance to move through it?

A
The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
B
The cell membrane is composed of lipids and phosphates.
C
The cell membrane is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic.
D
The cell membrane is a bilayer structure.
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Which of these definitions have been paired with the correct type of cell?

A
Blood cells are elongated cells that can contract.
B
Neurons are cells that conduct electrical impulses.
C
Epithelial cells are cells that carry oxygen through the body.
D
Muscle cells are components of blood.

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