Question 1

Epithelium that is primarily secretory in function would most likely be

Accepted Answer

A)  simple squamous. 
B)  stratified squamous. 
C)  keratinized columnar. 
D)  transitional. 
E)  simple cuboidal. 
A)  simple squamous. 
B)  stratified squamous. 
C)  keratinized columnar. 
D)  transitional. 
E)  simple cuboidal.

Question 2

Epithelial tissue that can stretch or is subjected to stress would have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  desmosomes 
B)  gap junctions 
C)  tight junctions 
D)  basement junctions 
E)  intercalated discs 
A)  desmosomes 
B)  gap junctions 
C)  tight junctions 
D)  basement junctions 
E)  intercalated discs

Question 3

What is the permeability barrier that joins the plasma membranes of adjacent cells to form a tight seal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemidesmosomes 
B)  Adhesion belt 
C)  Tight junction 
D)  Gap junction 
E)  Desmosomes 
A)  Hemidesmosomes 
B)  Adhesion belt 
C)  Tight junction 
D)  Gap junction 
E)  Desmosomes

Question 4

The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly

Accepted Answer

A)  onto the skin surface. 
B)  into the bloodstream. 
C)  into a gland duct. 
D)  into the nervous tissue. 
E)  into the lumen of a tube. 
A)  onto the skin surface. 
B)  into the bloodstream. 
C)  into a gland duct. 
D)  into the nervous tissue. 
E)  into the lumen of a tube.

Question 5

Indicate the functions that apply to epithelial tissue. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Acting as a barrier 
B)  Connecting tissue to each other 
C)  Contraction in response to stimulation 
D)  Secretion of substances 
A)  Acting as a barrier 
B)  Connecting tissue to each other 
C)  Contraction in response to stimulation 
D)  Secretion of substances

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of labile cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemocytoblasts are cells that divide and give rise to multiple types of blood cells. 
B)  Liver cells have the ability to divide and give rise to other liver cells. 
C)  Skeletal muscle fibers increase in size by adding more cytoplasmic components. 
D)  Both "hemocytoblasts are cells that divide and give rise to multiple types of blood cells" and "liver cells have the ability to divide and give rise to other liver cells" are correct. 
A)  Hemocytoblasts are cells that divide and give rise to multiple types of blood cells. 
B)  Liver cells have the ability to divide and give rise to other liver cells. 
C)  Skeletal muscle fibers increase in size by adding more cytoplasmic components. 
D)  Both "hemocytoblasts are cells that divide and give rise to multiple types of blood cells" and "liver cells have the ability to divide and give rise to other liver cells" are correct.

Question 7

Cartilage heals slowly after an injury because

Accepted Answer

A)  this tissue type is very complex. 
B)  it contains so much proteoglycan. 
C)  it has few, if any, blood vessels. 
D)  it is a dead, rather than a living, tissue. 
E)  it contains no fibroblasts. 
A)  this tissue type is very complex. 
B)  it contains so much proteoglycan. 
C)  it has few, if any, blood vessels. 
D)  it is a dead, rather than a living, tissue. 
E)  it contains no fibroblasts.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibronectin 
B)  Chondronectin 
C)  Chondroitin sulfate 
D)  Osteonectin 
A)  Fibronectin 
B)  Chondronectin 
C)  Chondroitin sulfate 
D)  Osteonectin

Question 9

________ epithelium is associated with rapid transport of substances through a membrane, whereas ________ epithelium is associated with resistance to abrasion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple columnar; transitional 
B)  Simple squamous; stratified squamous 
C)  Simple cuboidal; pseudostratified 
D)  Pseudostratified; simple squamous 
E)  Pseudostratified; simple cuboidal 
A)  Simple columnar; transitional 
B)  Simple squamous; stratified squamous 
C)  Simple cuboidal; pseudostratified 
D)  Pseudostratified; simple squamous 
E)  Pseudostratified; simple cuboidal

Question 10

Stratified epithelium consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple layers of cells. 
B)  a single layer of cells. 
C)  a single layer of cells that changes shape when the tissue is stretched. 
D)  a multiple layer of cells that appears to change shape when the tissue is stretched. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  multiple layers of cells. 
B)  a single layer of cells. 
C)  a single layer of cells that changes shape when the tissue is stretched. 
D)  a multiple layer of cells that appears to change shape when the tissue is stretched. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a feature that almost all connective tissues have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most cells are not in direct contact with each other. 
B)  Ground substance is so scarce that it is not visible with a light microscope. 
C)  Cells usually occupy less space than the extracellular material. 
D)  Protein fibers are usually present in the ground substance. 
E)  Most connective tissues are highly vascular. 
A)  Most cells are not in direct contact with each other. 
B)  Ground substance is so scarce that it is not visible with a light microscope. 
C)  Cells usually occupy less space than the extracellular material. 
D)  Protein fibers are usually present in the ground substance. 
E)  Most connective tissues are highly vascular.

Question 12

Joshua has had a portion of his liver removed. His physician is confident that Joshua will improve because the liver will regenerate. How is this possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stabile cells of the liver are able to divide and replace the removed liver tissue. 
B)  Permanent cells of the liver are able to divide and replace the removed liver tissue. 
C)  New cells are not formed; the remaining tissue just spreads out, filling the newly formed space. 
D)  Neurons associated with the liver differentiate into liver cells to replace the missing tissue. 
A)  Stabile cells of the liver are able to divide and replace the removed liver tissue. 
B)  Permanent cells of the liver are able to divide and replace the removed liver tissue. 
C)  New cells are not formed; the remaining tissue just spreads out, filling the newly formed space. 
D)  Neurons associated with the liver differentiate into liver cells to replace the missing tissue.

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The epidermis of the skin is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified cuboidal epithelium. 
B)  simple squamous epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  irregular dense fibrous connective tissue. 
E)  stratified columnar epithelium. 
A)  stratified cuboidal epithelium. 
B)  simple squamous epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  irregular dense fibrous connective tissue. 
E)  stratified columnar epithelium.

Question 15

Select all examples that demonstrate how inflammation protects the body. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels become more permeable and allow white blood cells to move into damaged tissue more easily. 
B)  Clotting that occurs helps to isolate injurious agents. 
C)  During inflammation, blood vessels dilate, increasing the delivery of white blood cells to the area. 
D)  Inflammation allows for the formation of antibodies that will help fight infectious agents. 
A)  Blood vessels become more permeable and allow white blood cells to move into damaged tissue more easily. 
B)  Clotting that occurs helps to isolate injurious agents. 
C)  During inflammation, blood vessels dilate, increasing the delivery of white blood cells to the area. 
D)  Inflammation allows for the formation of antibodies that will help fight infectious agents.

Question 16

Which type of cell breaks down bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mast cell 
B)  Adipocyte 
C)  Osteoclast 
D)  Stem cell 
E)  Macrophage 
A)  Mast cell 
B)  Adipocyte 
C)  Osteoclast 
D)  Stem cell 
E)  Macrophage

Question 17

A muscle that is not consciously controlled and has a banded appearance would be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  striated voluntary. 
B)  striated involuntary. 
C)  nonstriated voluntary. 
D)  nonstriated involuntary. 
E)  smooth voluntary. 
A)  striated voluntary. 
B)  striated involuntary. 
C)  nonstriated voluntary. 
D)  nonstriated involuntary. 
E)  smooth voluntary.

Question 18

An epithelial tissue has multiple layers, flat and irregular cell shape, dead outer layers of cells, and keratin present in some cells. This is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue are

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaluronic acid, collagen, and reticular fibers. 
B)  proteoglycan, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
C)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
D)  proteoglycan, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. 
E)  chondronectic, osteonectin, and fibronectin. 
A)  hyaluronic acid, collagen, and reticular fibers. 
B)  proteoglycan, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
C)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
D)  proteoglycan, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. 
E)  chondronectic, osteonectin, and fibronectin.

Question 20

If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients, you would expect the capillary walls to consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  connective tissue. 
B)  keratinized epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  simple columnar epithelium. 
E)  simple squamous epithelium. 
A)  connective tissue. 
B)  keratinized epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  simple columnar epithelium. 
E)  simple squamous epithelium.

Exam 4: Tissues

Epithelium that is primarily secretory in function would most likely be

Epithelial tissue that can stretch or is subjected to stress would have ________.

What is the permeability barrier that joins the plasma membranes of adjacent cells to form a tight seal?

The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly

Indicate the functions that apply to epithelial tissue. (Check all that apply.)

Which of the following is an example of labile cells?

Cartilage heals slowly after an injury because

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

________ epithelium is associated with rapid transport of substances through a membrane, whereas ________ epithelium is associated with resistance to abrasion.

Stratified epithelium consists of

Which of the following is not a feature that almost all connective tissues have in common?

Joshua has had a portion of his liver removed. His physician is confident that Joshua will improve because the liver will regenerate. How is this possible?

Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

The epidermis of the skin is composed of

Select all examples that demonstrate how inflammation protects the body. (Check all that apply.)

Which type of cell breaks down bone tissue?

A muscle that is not consciously controlled and has a banded appearance would be described as

An epithelial tissue has multiple layers, flat and irregular cell shape, dead outer layers of cells, and keratin present in some cells. This is

The three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue are

If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients, you would expect the capillary walls to consist of

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