Question 1

-This is a figure of a skin wound. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermis 
B)  Subcutaneous adipose tissue 
C)  Epidermis 
D)  Blood vessel 
E)  Blood clot 
A)  Dermis 
B)  Subcutaneous adipose tissue 
C)  Epidermis 
D)  Blood vessel 
E)  Blood clot

Question 2

Which type of gland does not have ducts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exocrine 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Merocrine 
D)  Apocrine 
E)  Holocrine 
A)  Exocrine 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Merocrine 
D)  Apocrine 
E)  Holocrine

Question 3

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers. People with this syndrome have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperextensible joints 
B)  a small cranium 
C)  elastic bones 
D)  stronger bones 
E)  viscous blood 
A)  hyperextensible joints 
B)  a small cranium 
C)  elastic bones 
D)  stronger bones 
E)  viscous blood

Question 4

In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wound fills with blood and a clot forms. 
B)  Granulation tissue develops. 
C)  A scab forms to seal the wound. 
D)  An inflammatory response occurs. 
E)  Fibroblasts migrate to the area. 
A)  The wound fills with blood and a clot forms. 
B)  Granulation tissue develops. 
C)  A scab forms to seal the wound. 
D)  An inflammatory response occurs. 
E)  Fibroblasts migrate to the area.

Question 5

Which type of tissue attaches to the underlying muscles and supports the framework for body organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adipose tissue 
B)  Areolar tissue 
C)  Reticular tissue 
D)  Epidermal tissue 
A)  Adipose tissue 
B)  Areolar tissue 
C)  Reticular tissue 
D)  Epidermal tissue

Question 6

What is a malignant tumor derived from connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  muscular 
D)  nervous 
E)  All choices are correct. 
A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  muscular 
D)  nervous 
E)  All choices are correct.

Question 8

Muscular tissue consists of which type of cells or fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elongated fibers (cells) that are specialized to contract 
B)  Cells with multiple processes that are specialized to send electrical signals 
C)  Elongated fibers (cells) surrounded by abundant matrix 
D)  Spherical cells designed for storage 
A)  Elongated fibers (cells) that are specialized to contract 
B)  Cells with multiple processes that are specialized to send electrical signals 
C)  Elongated fibers (cells) surrounded by abundant matrix 
D)  Spherical cells designed for storage

Question 9

What is formed from granulation tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edema 
B)  Secondary union 
C)  Epithelial tissue 
D)  Scar 
A)  Edema 
B)  Secondary union 
C)  Epithelial tissue 
D)  Scar

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning connective tissue is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Areolar tissue is tightly packed. 
B)  Dense connective tissue has a fluid matrix. 
C)  Mast cells are found in abundance in dense connective tissue. 
D)  Collagen fibers provide strength to dense connective tissue. 
E)  Elastic tissue is flexible, but not stretchy. 
A)  Areolar tissue is tightly packed. 
B)  Dense connective tissue has a fluid matrix. 
C)  Mast cells are found in abundance in dense connective tissue. 
D)  Collagen fibers provide strength to dense connective tissue. 
E)  Elastic tissue is flexible, but not stretchy.

Question 11

Which of the following are considered major manifestations of inflammation? (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Edema 
B)  Heat 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Pain 
E)  Redness 
A)  Edema 
B)  Heat 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Pain 
E)  Redness

Question 12

A pseudo-unipolar neuron is characterized by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  one dendrite. 
B)  two dendrites. 
C)  three dendrites. 
D)  four dendrites. 
E)  no dendrites. 
A)  one dendrite. 
B)  two dendrites. 
C)  three dendrites. 
D)  four dendrites. 
E)  no dendrites.

Question 13

Which of the following molecules consists of numerous polysaccharides attached to a protein core?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen 
B)  Proteoglycan 
C)  Elastin 
D)  Reticulin 
E)  Hyaluronic acid 
A)  Collagen 
B)  Proteoglycan 
C)  Elastin 
D)  Reticulin 
E)  Hyaluronic acid

Question 14

A tissue sample has the following characteristics: large cells with many processes, one which is very long; smaller cells scattered amongst the larger cells. Which of the following statements accurately identifies the tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tissue is nervous tissue. The large cells are neurons with dendrites and a long axon, and the smaller cells are glia. 
B)  The tissue is dense irregular connective elastic tissue. The large cells are fibroblasts with attached collagen fibers, and the smaller cells are glia. 
C)  The tissue is nervous tissue. The large cells are fibroblasts with dendrites and collagen fibers, and the smaller cells are squamous cells. 
D)  The tissue is dense regular connective tissue. The large cells are neurons with dendrites and a long axon, and the smaller cells are fibroblasts. 
A)  The tissue is nervous tissue. The large cells are neurons with dendrites and a long axon, and the smaller cells are glia. 
B)  The tissue is dense irregular connective elastic tissue. The large cells are fibroblasts with attached collagen fibers, and the smaller cells are glia. 
C)  The tissue is nervous tissue. The large cells are fibroblasts with dendrites and collagen fibers, and the smaller cells are squamous cells. 
D)  The tissue is dense regular connective tissue. The large cells are neurons with dendrites and a long axon, and the smaller cells are fibroblasts.

Question 15

Because epithelial tissue is highly vascular, it heals well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The support and protection of neurons are provided by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrites 
B)  ligaments 
C)  glia 
D)  neurons 
E)  axons 
A)  dendrites 
B)  ligaments 
C)  glia 
D)  neurons 
E)  axons

Question 17

To determine that a type of epithelium is squamous, which of the following is most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of cell layers 
B)  The shape of most of the epithelial cells 
C)  The shape of the most superficial epithelial cells 
D)  The shape of the basal epithelial cells 
E)  The shape of the basement membrane 
A)  The number of cell layers 
B)  The shape of most of the epithelial cells 
C)  The shape of the most superficial epithelial cells 
D)  The shape of the basal epithelial cells 
E)  The shape of the basement membrane

Question 18

What is the microscopic study of tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy 
B)  Physiology 
C)  Pathology 
D)  Histology 
E)  Embryology 
A)  Anatomy 
B)  Physiology 
C)  Pathology 
D)  Histology 
E)  Embryology

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  In regeneration, destroyed cells are replaced by the same type of cells. 
B)  In replacement, a new type of tissue develops that eventually results in scar production. 
C)  Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration. 
D)  Stable cells do not actively replicate after growth but retain the ability to regenerate. 
E)  Permanent cells have a limited ability to replicate. 
A)  In regeneration, destroyed cells are replaced by the same type of cells. 
B)  In replacement, a new type of tissue develops that eventually results in scar production. 
C)  Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration. 
D)  Stable cells do not actively replicate after growth but retain the ability to regenerate. 
E)  Permanent cells have a limited ability to replicate.

Question 20

A long, unbranched polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  proteoglycan 
B)  tropocollagen 
C)  hyaluronic acid 
D)  chondronectin 
A)  proteoglycan 
B)  tropocollagen 
C)  hyaluronic acid 
D)  chondronectin

Exam 4: Tissues

-This is a figure of a skin wound. What does "B" represent?

Which type of gland does not have ducts?

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers. People with this syndrome have ________.

In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?

Which type of tissue attaches to the underlying muscles and supports the framework for body organs?

What is a malignant tumor derived from connective tissue?

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with ________ tissue.

Muscular tissue consists of which type of cells or fibers?

What is formed from granulation tissue?

Which of the following statements concerning connective tissue is true?

Which of the following are considered major manifestations of inflammation? (Check all that apply.)

A pseudo-unipolar neuron is characterized by the presence of

Which of the following molecules consists of numerous polysaccharides attached to a protein core?

A tissue sample has the following characteristics: large cells with many processes, one which is very long; smaller cells scattered amongst the larger cells. Which of the following statements accurately identifies the tissue?

Because epithelial tissue is highly vascular, it heals well.

The support and protection of neurons are provided by ________.

To determine that a type of epithelium is squamous, which of the following is most important?

What is the microscopic study of tissues?

Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?

A long, unbranched polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue is ________.

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The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Integumentary System

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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

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Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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