Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

During prophase of mitosis, which cell structures migrate to the poles?

Centrioles

Ribosomes

Chromosomes

Nucleoli

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Understand the context of the question: The question is about the events occurring during prophase, which is the first stage of mitosis in cell division.

Recall the role of centrioles: Centrioles are cylindrical structures that play a crucial role in cell division by helping to organize the mitotic spindle, which is essential for separating chromosomes.

Identify the movement of centrioles: During prophase, centrioles migrate to opposite poles of the cell. This migration is critical for the formation of the spindle apparatus.

Differentiate between the options: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis and do not migrate during mitosis. Chromosomes condense and become visible but do not migrate to the poles. Nucleoli disassemble during prophase.

Conclude with the correct answer: Based on the understanding of cell structures and their roles during prophase, centrioles are the structures that migrate to the poles.