PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscle cells require large amounts of energy. This explains why muscle cells contain a greater than average number of-
A
nuclei
B
mitochondria
C
vacuoles
D
lysosomes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muscles cells contain a large number of mitochondria because muscle tissues require a large amount of energy for movement and especially during exercise. Since ATP is produced by mitochondria, muscles cells have a large number of mitochondria to fulfill the energy requirements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Muscles require a large amount of energy to function. This is provided primarily by mitochondria in cells that consume a lot of energy. We therefore find more of these powerhouses of the cell in muscle cells than in other cell types with a lower metabolic rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muscle cells are assiciated with a large number of mitochondria as they require more ATP (energy) to function than other cells. They need this because of their frequent contraction and relaxation, which requires more ATP than average cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Muscle cells require large amounts of energy in order to function properly. Muscle cells contain more mitochondria within their cells, and these mitochondria produce more ATP by consuming energy from the foods we eat. On the other hand, fat cells do not require as much energy to function.

Detailed explanation-5: -The heart muscle has a large number of mitochondria to provide sufficient energy. The heart muscle needs the energy to pump blood into the body. Pumping is promoted by mitochondria. The heart muscle is very active and continuously functioning, so it needs more energy.

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