Question 1

A glandular secretion has been analyzed and indicates the presence of cytoplasmic components that include DNA and nuclear proteins. This indicates ________ mode of secretion.

Accepted Answer

A)  holocrine 
B)  merocrine 
C)  autocrine 
D)  eccrine 
A)  holocrine 
B)  merocrine 
C)  autocrine 
D)  eccrine

Question 2

Which type of membrane does not open to the exterior, does not contain glands, but does secrete fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serous 
B)  Mucous 
C)  Synovial 
D)  Gobletal 
E)  Cutaneous 
A)  Serous 
B)  Mucous 
C)  Synovial 
D)  Gobletal 
E)  Cutaneous

Question 3

The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regeneration 
B)  replacement 
C)  atrophy 
D)  differentiation 
E)  hyperplasia 
A)  regeneration 
B)  replacement 
C)  atrophy 
D)  differentiation 
E)  hyperplasia

Question 4

Bone

Accepted Answer

A)  contains dead cells. 
B)  is not rigid. 
C)  does not contain protein fibers. 
D)  has a rich blood supply. 
E)  is avascular. 
A)  contains dead cells. 
B)  is not rigid. 
C)  does not contain protein fibers. 
D)  has a rich blood supply. 
E)  is avascular.

Question 5

Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Columnar 
B)  Keratinized 
C)  Stratified 
D)  Transitional 
E)  Simple 
A)  Columnar 
B)  Keratinized 
C)  Stratified 
D)  Transitional 
E)  Simple

Question 6

A general characteristic of connective tissue is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of cells with much extracellular material (matrix) between them. 
B)  has no blood supply to the tissue. 
C)  covers the outside of organs. 
D)  is commonly found lining body cavities. 
E)  contracts. 
A)  consists of cells with much extracellular material (matrix) between them. 
B)  has no blood supply to the tissue. 
C)  covers the outside of organs. 
D)  is commonly found lining body cavities. 
E)  contracts.

Question 7

In the intestine, ________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

Accepted Answer

A)  the plasma membrane 
B)  desmosomes 
C)  tight junctions 
D)  gap (communicating) junctions 
E)  ground substance 
A)  the plasma membrane 
B)  desmosomes 
C)  tight junctions 
D)  gap (communicating) junctions 
E)  ground substance

Question 8

Lamellae are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  compact bone tissue. 
B)  cancellous bone tissue. 
C)  spongy bone tissue. 
D)  hyaline cartilage. 
E)  fibrocartilage. 
A)  compact bone tissue. 
B)  cancellous bone tissue. 
C)  spongy bone tissue. 
D)  hyaline cartilage. 
E)  fibrocartilage.

Question 9

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the stomach?

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 10

Which type of exocrine gland uses exocytosis to secrete its product?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas ________ epithelium is rare.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A gland with branching ducts that end in acini would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  simple acinar. 
B)  compound acinar. 
C)  simple branched tubular. 
D)  multicellular. 
E)  simple coiled tubular. 
A)  simple acinar. 
B)  compound acinar. 
C)  simple branched tubular. 
D)  multicellular. 
E)  simple coiled tubular.

Question 13

-This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus of neuron 
B)  Dendrite 
C)  Cell body of neuron 
D)  Axon 
E)  Glia cells 
A)  Nucleus of neuron 
B)  Dendrite 
C)  Cell body of neuron 
D)  Axon 
E)  Glia cells

Question 14

Structures that function in intercellular communication include ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is classified as a holocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweat gland 
B)  Salivary gland 
C)  Sebaceous gland 
D)  Mammary gland 
E)  Exocrine part of pancreas 
A)  Sweat gland 
B)  Salivary gland 
C)  Sebaceous gland 
D)  Mammary gland 
E)  Exocrine part of pancreas

Question 16

Which type of membrane lines cavities that open to the outside and often contains mucous glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serous 
B)  Mucous 
C)  Synovial 
D)  Gobletal 
E)  Cutaneous 
A)  Serous 
B)  Mucous 
C)  Synovial 
D)  Gobletal 
E)  Cutaneous

Question 17

The type of connective tissue that contains chondrocytes, a rigid matrix of collagen fibers and proteoglycan-hyaluronic acid aggregates and few, if any, blood vessels is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage 
B)  bone tissue 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  fibrous connective tissue 
E)  muscle tissue 
A)  cartilage 
B)  bone tissue 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  fibrous connective tissue 
E)  muscle tissue

Question 18

Suturing a large wound

Accepted Answer

A)  allows healing by secondary union. 
B)  reduces risk of infection and helps to heal faster. 
C)  increases scar formation. 
D)  leads to wound contracture. 
E)  prevents scarring. 
A)  allows healing by secondary union. 
B)  reduces risk of infection and helps to heal faster. 
C)  increases scar formation. 
D)  leads to wound contracture. 
E)  prevents scarring.

Question 19

When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized. Which of the following functions limited the size of the injured area to the greatest degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swelling 
B)  Coagulation of plasma proteins 
C)  Vasodilation 
D)  Increased temperature 
E)  Loss of function 
A)  Swelling 
B)  Coagulation of plasma proteins 
C)  Vasodilation 
D)  Increased temperature 
E)  Loss of function

Question 20

Which type of epithelial tissue are found in the kidney tubules?

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

Exam 4: Tissues

A glandular secretion has been analyzed and indicates the presence of cytoplasmic components that include DNA and nuclear proteins. This indicates ________ mode of secretion.

Which type of membrane does not open to the exterior, does not contain glands, but does secrete fluid?

The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________.

Bone

Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?

A general characteristic of connective tissue is that it

In the intestine, ________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

Lamellae are characteristic of

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the stomach?

Which type of exocrine gland uses exocytosis to secrete its product?

________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas ________ epithelium is rare.

A gland with branching ducts that end in acini would be classified as

-This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "B" represent?

Structures that function in intercellular communication include ________.

Which of the following is classified as a holocrine gland?

Which type of membrane lines cavities that open to the outside and often contains mucous glands?

The type of connective tissue that contains chondrocytes, a rigid matrix of collagen fibers and proteoglycan-hyaluronic acid aggregates and few, if any, blood vessels is ________.

Suturing a large wound

When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized. Which of the following functions limited the size of the injured area to the greatest degree?

Which type of epithelial tissue are found in the kidney tubules?

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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