Question 1

Unlike an exocrine gland, an endocrine gland

Accepted Answer

A)  is a secretory organ. 
B)  sheds cells with its secretions. 
C)  has no ducts. 
D)  contains goblet cells. 
E)  secretes to a surface. 
A)  is a secretory organ. 
B)  sheds cells with its secretions. 
C)  has no ducts. 
D)  contains goblet cells. 
E)  secretes to a surface.

Question 2

Which type of connective tissue is found between the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyaline cartilage 
B)  Fibrocartilage 
C)  Elastic cartilage 
D)  Dense irregular elastic tissue 
E)  Dense regular collagenous tissue 
A)  Hyaline cartilage 
B)  Fibrocartilage 
C)  Elastic cartilage 
D)  Dense irregular elastic tissue 
E)  Dense regular collagenous tissue

Question 3

Connective tissue in tendons is

Accepted Answer

A)  dense regular collagenous tissue. 
B)  dense regular elastic tissue. 
C)  dense irregular collagenous tissue. 
D)  dense irregular elastic tissue. 
E)  reticular tissue. 
A)  dense regular collagenous tissue. 
B)  dense regular elastic tissue. 
C)  dense irregular collagenous tissue. 
D)  dense irregular elastic tissue. 
E)  reticular tissue.

Question 4

Which of the following is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurons - supportive cells of the nervous system 
B)  Axons - conduct action potentials away from the cell body 
C)  Glia - the conducting cell of the nervous system 
D)  Dendrite - rapidly dividing cell 
E)  Axon - carry action potentials toward the cell body 
A)  Neurons - supportive cells of the nervous system 
B)  Axons - conduct action potentials away from the cell body 
C)  Glia - the conducting cell of the nervous system 
D)  Dendrite - rapidly dividing cell 
E)  Axon - carry action potentials toward the cell body

Question 5

Dense irregular collagenous connective tissue that forms during tissue repair is called granulation tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A coiled fibrous protein in connective tissue that is stretchy is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a reticular fiber 
B)  proteoglycan 
C)  elastin 
D)  collagen 
E)  hyaluronic acid 
A)  a reticular fiber 
B)  proteoglycan 
C)  elastin 
D)  collagen 
E)  hyaluronic acid

Question 7

Cells that maintain bone are called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues are all considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipids 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  proteins 
E)  triglycerides 
A)  phospholipids 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  proteins 
E)  triglycerides

Question 9

A tissue that has a fluid matrix is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  areolar tissue 
D)  cartilage 
E)  bone 
A)  blood 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  areolar tissue 
D)  cartilage 
E)  bone

Question 10

What is a malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarcoma 
B)  Lymphoma 
C)  Carcinoma 
D)  Melanoma 
E)  Both "Carcinoma" and "Sarcoma" are correct. 
A)  Sarcoma 
B)  Lymphoma 
C)  Carcinoma 
D)  Melanoma 
E)  Both "Carcinoma" and "Sarcoma" are correct.

Question 11

Which type of muscle is found in the wall of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle 
A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle

Question 12

Which type of epithelial tissue is found lining the trachea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple cuboidal epithelium 
B)  Simple columnar epithelium 
C)  Stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium 
E)  Transitional epithelium 
A)  Simple cuboidal epithelium 
B)  Simple columnar epithelium 
C)  Stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium 
E)  Transitional epithelium

Question 13

Which of the following type of connective tissue is mismatched with its matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  Areolar - loosely packed matrix of protein fibers 
B)  Bone - mineralized matrix 
C)  Cartilage - highly vascular matrix 
D)  Blood - fluid matrix 
E)  Bone - highly vascular 
A)  Areolar - loosely packed matrix of protein fibers 
B)  Bone - mineralized matrix 
C)  Cartilage - highly vascular matrix 
D)  Blood - fluid matrix 
E)  Bone - highly vascular

Question 14

Which type of muscle is attached to bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle 
A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle

Question 15

Glands whose ducts have no branches are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  acinar 
D)  alveolar 
E)  branchless 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  acinar 
D)  alveolar 
E)  branchless

Question 16

Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of ________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Blood cells are produced in hemopoietic tissue found in

Accepted Answer

A)  yellow bone marrow. 
B)  brown bone marrow. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  white bone marrow. 
E)  compact bone. 
A)  yellow bone marrow. 
B)  brown bone marrow. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  white bone marrow. 
E)  compact bone.

Question 18

Which type of muscle is found in the wall of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle 
A)  Skeletal muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Cardiac muscle

Question 19

Which type of cell ingests bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroblast 
B)  Chondrocyte 
C)  Neutrophil 
D)  Red blood cell 
E)  Mast cell 
A)  Fibroblast 
B)  Chondrocyte 
C)  Neutrophil 
D)  Red blood cell 
E)  Mast cell

Question 20

A tissue has the following characteristics: free surface, single layer of cells, cells are narrow and tall, microvilli, many mitochondria, goblet cells. Which of the following is most consistent with those observations?
(1) Active transport
(2) Epithelium
(3) Simple epithelium
(4) Columnar epithelium
(5) Cuboidal epithelium
(6) Squamous epithelium
(7) Secretion by exocytosis
(8) Movement of mucous across its surface

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 7 
B)  1, 2, 3, 5, 7 
C)  1, 2, 3, 4, 8 
D)  2, 3, 4, 8 
E)  2, 3, 4, 7 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 7 
B)  1, 2, 3, 5, 7 
C)  1, 2, 3, 4, 8 
D)  2, 3, 4, 8 
E)  2, 3, 4, 7

Exam 4: Tissues

Unlike an exocrine gland, an endocrine gland

Which type of connective tissue is found between the vertebrae?

Connective tissue in tendons is

Which of the following is correctly matched with its description?

Dense irregular collagenous connective tissue that forms during tissue repair is called granulation tissue.

A coiled fibrous protein in connective tissue that is stretchy is called ________.

Cells that maintain bone are called ________.

Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues are all considered ________.

A tissue that has a fluid matrix is ________.

What is a malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue?

Which type of muscle is found in the wall of the digestive tract?

Which type of epithelial tissue is found lining the trachea?

Which of the following type of connective tissue is mismatched with its matrix?

Which type of muscle is attached to bones?

Glands whose ducts have no branches are called ________.

Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of ________ muscle.

Blood cells are produced in hemopoietic tissue found in

Which type of muscle is found in the wall of the heart?

Which type of cell ingests bacteria?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint 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

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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