Question 1

Mucus-secreting goblet cells are found in all of the following organ systems EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A) urinary system 
B) endocrine system 
C) digestive system 
D) respiratory system 
E) reproductive system 
A) urinary system 
B) endocrine system 
C) digestive system 
D) respiratory system 
E) reproductive system

Question 2

Immature, undifferentiated cells that divide to replace lost or damaged cells are called stem cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following types of tissue would most likely have the best blood supply?

Accepted Answer

A) stratified squamous epithelium 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) elastic cartilage 
D) fibrocartilage 
E) hyaline cartilage 
A) stratified squamous epithelium 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) elastic cartilage 
D) fibrocartilage 
E) hyaline cartilage

Question 4

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe an effect of aging on tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissues heal faster in older people. 
B) More glucose is added to proteins both inside and outside of cells as we age. 
C) Aging leads to elastin thickening and attracting more calcium. 
D) In older individuals, collagen fibers increase in number. 
E) As we age, more cross-links form between adjacent protein molecules. 
A) Tissues heal faster in older people. 
B) More glucose is added to proteins both inside and outside of cells as we age. 
C) Aging leads to elastin thickening and attracting more calcium. 
D) In older individuals, collagen fibers increase in number. 
E) As we age, more cross-links form between adjacent protein molecules.

Question 5

Epithelium that appears to have several layers of cells but actually only has one layer is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) stratified 
C) transitional 
D) pseudostratified 
E) columnar 
A) simple 
B) stratified 
C) transitional 
D) pseudostratified 
E) columnar

Question 6

Which of the following types of epithelia commonly function in either absorption or secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) squamous epithelium only 
B) columnar epithelium only 
C) cuboidal epithelium only 
D) squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium 
E) columnar epithelium and cuboidal epithelium 
A) squamous epithelium only 
B) columnar epithelium only 
C) cuboidal epithelium only 
D) squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium 
E) columnar epithelium and cuboidal epithelium

Question 7

The type of cartilage that reduces friction at the joints is _____ cartilage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of cartilage that reduces friction...

Question 8

Which of the following types of tissue is responsible for producing secretions that help to lower body temperature, and lubricate and protect body surfaces?

Accepted Answer

A) nervous tissue 
B) epithelium 
C) muscle tissue 
D) connective tissue 
E) none of the choices is correct 
A) nervous tissue 
B) epithelium 
C) muscle tissue 
D) connective tissue 
E) none of the choices is correct

Question 9

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line a part of the body are called

Accepted Answer

A) membranes 
B) aponeuroses 
C) lymph nodes 
D) microtubules 
E) mesothelia 
A) membranes 
B) aponeuroses 
C) lymph nodes 
D) microtubules 
E) mesothelia

Question 10

The layer of a serous membrane that covers and attaches to the organs inside body cavities is the

Accepted Answer

A) mucous layer 
B) parietal layer 
C) synovial layer 
D) visceral layer 
E) pleural layer 
A) mucous layer 
B) parietal layer 
C) synovial layer 
D) visceral layer 
E) pleural layer

Question 11

Epithelial tissue is specialized for protection, secretion and absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fibrosis occurs when adipocytes divide to form new connective tissue during tissue repair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The surface of most cartilage is covered by a membrane of dense irregular connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A) peritoneum 
B) periosteum 
C) perichondrium 
D) perimysium 
E) perineurium 
A) peritoneum 
B) periosteum 
C) perichondrium 
D) perimysium 
E) perineurium

Question 14

The extracellular matrix of blood consists of a liquid called

Accepted Answer

A) serum 
B) plasma 
C) water 
D) intracellular fluid 
E) lymph 
A) serum 
B) plasma 
C) water 
D) intracellular fluid 
E) lymph

Question 15

Squamous epithelium consists of cube-shaped cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If stromal cells accomplish repair of a damaged tissue, the replacement tissue will be connective tissue resulting in production of scar tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The science that deals with the study of tissues is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The science that deals with the study...

Question 18

Which of the diagrams in the figure would be classified as a simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) C only 
D) D only 
E) A, D, E, and F 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) C only 
D) D only 
E) A, D, E, and F

Question 19

The chemical released by mast cells that dilates small blood vessels during inflammation is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chemical released by mast cells that...

Question 20

Which of the following types of tissue contains a large amount of extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) connective tissue 
B) nervous tissue 
C) epithelial tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) all of the choices are correct 
A) connective tissue 
B) nervous tissue 
C) epithelial tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) all of the choices are correct

Exam 4: Tissues

Mucus-secreting goblet cells are found in all of the following organ systems EXCEPT the

Immature, undifferentiated cells that divide to replace lost or damaged cells are called stem cells.

Which of the following types of tissue would most likely have the best blood supply?

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe an effect of aging on tissues?

Epithelium that appears to have several layers of cells but actually only has one layer is classified as

Which of the following types of epithelia commonly function in either absorption or secretion?

The type of cartilage that reduces friction at the joints is _____ cartilage.

Which of the following types of tissue is responsible for producing secretions that help to lower body temperature, and lubricate and protect body surfaces?

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line a part of the body are called

The layer of a serous membrane that covers and attaches to the organs inside body cavities is the

Epithelial tissue is specialized for protection, secretion and absorption.

Fibrosis occurs when adipocytes divide to form new connective tissue during tissue repair.

The surface of most cartilage is covered by a membrane of dense irregular connective tissue called the

The extracellular matrix of blood consists of a liquid called

Squamous epithelium consists of cube-shaped cells.

If stromal cells accomplish repair of a damaged tissue, the replacement tissue will be connective tissue resulting in production of scar tissue.

The science that deals with the study of tissues is called _____.

Which of the diagrams in the figure would be classified as a simple squamous epithelium?

The chemical released by mast cells that dilates small blood vessels during inflammation is called _____.

Which of the following types of tissue contains a large amount of extracellular matrix?

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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