Question 1

Which feature(s) helps distinguish the subcutaneous layer from the epidermis and dermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue. 
B)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and contains various sensory receptors. 
C)  The epidermis is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue. 
D)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of fibrous connective tissue, such as collagen and elastic fibers. 
E)  The subcutaneous layer contains melanocytes, which will give skin its pigmentation. 
A)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue. 
B)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and contains various sensory receptors. 
C)  The epidermis is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue. 
D)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of fibrous connective tissue, such as collagen and elastic fibers. 
E)  The subcutaneous layer contains melanocytes, which will give skin its pigmentation. A

Question 2

Which statement is true about epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epithelial tissue helps to protect the body from bacterial invasion. 
B)  Epithelial tissue can be glandular. 
C)  Epithelial tissue can be found lining the tubules of the kidney. 
D)  Epithelial tissue may contain column-shaped cells. 
E)  All the answers are true statements. 
A)  Epithelial tissue helps to protect the body from bacterial invasion. 
B)  Epithelial tissue can be glandular. 
C)  Epithelial tissue can be found lining the tubules of the kidney. 
D)  Epithelial tissue may contain column-shaped cells. 
E)  All the answers are true statements. E

Question 3

Which structure can be classified as an endocrine and reproductive organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  testes 
B)  lungs 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  uterus 
E)  oocytes 
A)  testes 
B)  lungs 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  uterus 
E)  oocytes A

Question 4

Muscles are connected to bones by

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve tissue. 
B)  epithelial tissue. 
C)  ligaments. 
D)  tendons. 
E)  a basement membrane. 
A)  nerve tissue. 
B)  epithelial tissue. 
C)  ligaments. 
D)  tendons. 
E)  a basement membrane.

Question 5

Which type of muscle is involuntary and lacks striations?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal 
B)  smooth 
C)  cardiac 
D)  triceps 
E)  the heart 
A)  skeletal 
B)  smooth 
C)  cardiac 
D)  triceps 
E)  the heart

Question 6

Which membrane is composed of loose connective tissue and lines moveable joint cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial 
B)  serous 
C)  mucous 
D)  meninges 
E)  pleurae 
A)  synovial 
B)  serous 
C)  mucous 
D)  meninges 
E)  pleurae

Question 7

List the three layers of the integumentary system and indicate the main functions of each layer.

Accepted Answer

The epidermis is the most superficial la

Question 8

Which type of tissue contains cells close together and connected to a basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaline cartilage 
B)  elastic cartilage 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  nerve tissue 
E)  epithelial tissue 
A)  hyaline cartilage 
B)  elastic cartilage 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  nerve tissue 
E)  epithelial tissue

Question 9

Dendrites and an axon are parts of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial cell. 
B)  muscle cell. 
C)  reproductive cell. 
D)  neuron. 
E)  cartilage cell. 
A)  epithelial cell. 
B)  muscle cell. 
C)  reproductive cell. 
D)  neuron. 
E)  cartilage cell.

Question 10

"Goose bumps" are caused by the arrector pili muscles making the hair follicles stand up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the primary function of neuroglial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  support and nourish neurons 
B)  conduction of nerve impulses 
C)  production of new neurons 
D)  deposition of inorganic salts 
E)  produce the matrix 
A)  support and nourish neurons 
B)  conduction of nerve impulses 
C)  production of new neurons 
D)  deposition of inorganic salts 
E)  produce the matrix

Question 12

The type of membrane that covers the heart is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous membrane. 
B)  serous membrane. 
C)  basement membrane. 
D)  pleural membrane. 
E)  plasma membrane. 
A)  mucous membrane. 
B)  serous membrane. 
C)  basement membrane. 
D)  pleural membrane. 
E)  plasma membrane.

Question 13

What type of disease tends to occur suddenly and generally lasts a short time, although some can be life-threatening.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic 
B)  systemic 
C)  acute 
D)  localized 
E)  simple 
A)  chronic 
B)  systemic 
C)  acute 
D)  localized 
E)  simple

Question 14

Which two types of tissue come together to make a "basement membrane"?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle and connective 
B)  connective and nervous 
C)  nervous and epithelial 
D)  epithelial and connective 
E)  nervous and muscle 
A)  muscle and connective 
B)  connective and nervous 
C)  nervous and epithelial 
D)  epithelial and connective 
E)  nervous and muscle

Question 15

What tissue is found in pads between the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  bone 
B)  elastic cartilage 
C)  fibrocartilage 
D)  hyaline cartilage 
E)  stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
A)  bone 
B)  elastic cartilage 
C)  fibrocartilage 
D)  hyaline cartilage 
E)  stratified squamous epithelial tissue

Question 16

Which type of tissue will respond to stimuli and transmit impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  nervous 
D)  muscle 
E)  blood 
A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  nervous 
D)  muscle 
E)  blood

Question 17

The endocrine system is the only system that is involved in coordinating and regulating the functioning of all the body's other systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During a football game, an offensive lineman is hit in the legs from the side. Upon examination by the physical trainer, it was determined that the player has a dislocated knee. There was a significant amount of damage to the entire knee joint. What is/are the main muscle, tissues, and membrane that would have been damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane 
B)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the mucous membrane 
C)  smooth muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane 
D)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the serous membrane 
E)  None of the answer choices is correct. 
A)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane 
B)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the mucous membrane 
C)  smooth muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane 
D)  skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the serous membrane 
E)  None of the answer choices is correct.

Question 19

The muscle group in your upper arm is composed of what type of muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle 
B)  smooth muscle 
C)  cardiac muscle 
D)  both cardiac and skeletal 
E)  adipose 
A)  skeletal muscle 
B)  smooth muscle 
C)  cardiac muscle 
D)  both cardiac and skeletal 
E)  adipose

Question 20

Which organ is part of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  mouth 
C)  esophagus 
D)  uterus 
E)  pancreas 
A)  kidneys 
B)  mouth 
C)  esophagus 
D)  uterus 
E)  pancreas

Exam 11: Human Organization

Which feature(s) helps distinguish the subcutaneous layer from the epidermis and dermis?

Which statement is true about epithelial tissue?

Which structure can be classified as an endocrine and reproductive organ?

Muscles are connected to bones by

Which type of muscle is involuntary and lacks striations?

Which membrane is composed of loose connective tissue and lines moveable joint cavities?

List the three layers of the integumentary system and indicate the main functions of each layer.

Which type of tissue contains cells close together and connected to a basement membrane?

Dendrites and an axon are parts of a(n)

"Goose bumps" are caused by the arrector pili muscles making the hair follicles stand up.

What is the primary function of neuroglial cells?

The type of membrane that covers the heart is called a

What type of disease tends to occur suddenly and generally lasts a short time, although some can be life-threatening.

Which two types of tissue come together to make a "basement membrane"?

What tissue is found in pads between the vertebrae?

Which type of tissue will respond to stimuli and transmit impulses?

The endocrine system is the only system that is involved in coordinating and regulating the functioning of all the body's other systems.

The muscle group in your upper arm is composed of what type of muscle tissue?

Which organ is part of the urinary system?

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