Question 1

Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A) osteocytes in lacunae 
B) hydroxyapatite 
C) collagen 
D) trabeculae 
E) matrix 
A) osteocytes in lacunae 
B) hydroxyapatite 
C) collagen 
D) trabeculae 
E) matrix

Question 2

What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

Accepted Answer

A) adhesion belt 
B) hemidesmosomes 
C) desmosomes 
D) tight junction 
E) gap junction 
A) adhesion belt 
B) hemidesmosomes 
C) desmosomes 
D) tight junction 
E) gap junction

Question 3

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) redness and heat at the injury site 
B) removal of foreign material from the blood 
C) edema 
D) no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues 
E) increased blood flow to the area 
A) redness and heat at the injury site 
B) removal of foreign material from the blood 
C) edema 
D) no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues 
E) increased blood flow to the area

Question 4

A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes.The secretion also contains a substantial amount of phospholipid.The type of secretory process for this gland is probably

Accepted Answer

A) merocrine. 
B) holocrine. 
C) apocrine. 
D) endocrine. 
E) both merocrine and apocrine. 
A) merocrine. 
B) holocrine. 
C) apocrine. 
D) endocrine. 
E) both merocrine and apocrine.

Question 5

What type of connective tissue is found in the external ears?

Accepted Answer

A) dense regular collagenous tissue 
B) dense irregular elastic tissue 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) elastic cartilage 
E) fibrocartilage 
A) dense regular collagenous tissue 
B) dense irregular elastic tissue 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) elastic cartilage 
E) fibrocartilage

Question 6

The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac. 
B) voluntary. 
C) smooth. 
D) skeletal. 
E) striated. 
A) cardiac. 
B) voluntary. 
C) smooth. 
D) skeletal. 
E) striated.

Question 7

What type of tissue is contractile?

Accepted Answer

A) epithelial tissue 
B) connective tissue 
C) nervous tissue 
D) muscular tissue 
A) epithelial tissue 
B) connective tissue 
C) nervous tissue 
D) muscular tissue

Question 8

What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?

Accepted Answer

A) extracellular matrix 
B) organ 
C) organ system 
D) tissue 
E) intracellular matrix 
A) extracellular matrix 
B) organ 
C) organ system 
D) tissue 
E) intracellular matrix

Question 9

Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water and spring back to original shape after compression.They are found in

Accepted Answer

A) intervertebral discs. 
B) muscles. 
C) neurons. 
D) tendons. 
E) bones. 
A) intervertebral discs. 
B) muscles. 
C) neurons. 
D) tendons. 
E) bones.

Question 10

A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix,abundant collagen fibers,collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other.Which of the following injuries results in damage to mainly this kind of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone 
B) broken nose 
C) tear in the cartilage of the knee 
D) broken femur bone 
E) bullet penetrating the abdominal wall 
A) tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone 
B) broken nose 
C) tear in the cartilage of the knee 
D) broken femur bone 
E) bullet penetrating the abdominal wall

Question 11

A delicate connective tissue composed of fibroblasts,collagen,and capillaries is called

Accepted Answer

A) scar. 
B) granulation tissue. 
C) edema. 
D) neutrophil. 
E) secondary union. 
A) scar. 
B) granulation tissue. 
C) edema. 
D) neutrophil. 
E) secondary union.

Question 12

All cells attached to the basement membrane but not all cells reach free surfaces is a description of

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite. 
B) membrane. 
C) pseudostratified columnar epithelium. 
D) mesoderm. 
E) neuroglia. 
A) dendrite. 
B) membrane. 
C) pseudostratified columnar epithelium. 
D) mesoderm. 
E) neuroglia.

Question 13

Which type of epithelium has the following characteristics: multiple layers,squamous cell shape,dead outer layers of cells,and keratin present in some cells?

Accepted Answer

A) stratified keratinized squamous epithelium 
B) pseudostratified keratinized squamous epithelium 
C) simple transitional epithelium 
D) simple cuboidal epithelium 
E) moist stratified squamous epithelium 
A) stratified keratinized squamous epithelium 
B) pseudostratified keratinized squamous epithelium 
C) simple transitional epithelium 
D) simple cuboidal epithelium 
E) moist stratified squamous epithelium

Question 14

Cells that break down bone are called

Accepted Answer

A) chondroblasts. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) fibroblasts. 
D) osteoblasts. 
E) osteocytes. 
A) chondroblasts. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) fibroblasts. 
D) osteoblasts. 
E) osteocytes.

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

Accepted Answer

A) There are at least 20 different types of collagen in the body. 
B) Collagen is a common protein in the body. 
C) Collagen is strong and flexible. 
D) Collagen is composed of collagen $\alpha$-chains. 
E) Collagen is elastic and stretches 
A) There are at least 20 different types of collagen in the body. 
B) Collagen is a common protein in the body. 
C) Collagen is strong and flexible. 
D) Collagen is composed of collagen $\alpha$-chains. 
E) Collagen is elastic and stretches

Question 16

A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue would be called a

Accepted Answer

A) fibroclast. 
B) fibroblast. 
C) fibromast. 
D) fibrocyte. 
E) fibroid. 
A) fibroclast. 
B) fibroblast. 
C) fibromast. 
D) fibrocyte. 
E) fibroid.

Question 17

Structures that function in intercellular communication are

Accepted Answer

A) centrioles. 
B) gap junctions. 
C) hemidesmosomes. 
D) tight junctions. 
E) desmosomes. 
A) centrioles. 
B) gap junctions. 
C) hemidesmosomes. 
D) tight junctions. 
E) desmosomes.

Question 18

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) transitional epithelium 
B) simple columnar epithelium 
C) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium 
D) simple cuboidal epithelium 
E) stratified squamous epithelium 
A) transitional epithelium 
B) simple columnar epithelium 
C) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium 
D) simple cuboidal epithelium 
E) stratified squamous epithelium

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) chondroitin sulfate 
B) fibronectin 
C) chondronectin 
D) osteonectin 
A) chondroitin sulfate 
B) fibronectin 
C) chondronectin 
D) osteonectin

Question 20

What type of muscle is found attached to bones?

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac muscle 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) smooth muscle 
A) cardiac muscle 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) smooth muscle

Exam 4: Tissues

Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?

What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes.The secretion also contains a substantial amount of phospholipid.The type of secretory process for this gland is probably

What type of connective tissue is found in the external ears?

The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is

What type of tissue is contractile?

What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?

Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water and spring back to original shape after compression.They are found in

A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix,abundant collagen fibers,collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other.Which of the following injuries results in damage to mainly this kind of tissue?

A delicate connective tissue composed of fibroblasts,collagen,and capillaries is called

All cells attached to the basement membrane but not all cells reach free surfaces is a description of

Which type of epithelium has the following characteristics: multiple layers,squamous cell shape,dead outer layers of cells,and keratin present in some cells?

Cells that break down bone are called

Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue would be called a

Structures that function in intercellular communication are

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?

Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of connective tissue?

What type of muscle is found attached to bones?

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The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

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Nutrition,metabolism,and Temperature Regulation

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Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

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