Question 1

Stratified columnar epithelium is a common type of tissue found in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tissue repair involves production of new cells by cell division originating from either the stroma or

Accepted Answer

A) basement membrane 
B) parenchyma 
C) perichondria 
D) endothelia 
E) mesothelia 
A) basement membrane 
B) parenchyma 
C) perichondria 
D) endothelia 
E) mesothelia

Question 3

Epithelial tissue has a high capacity for renewal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following types of connective tissue fibers has the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?

Accepted Answer

A) collagen fibers 
B) reticular fibers 
C) elastic fibers 
D) glucosamine fibers 
E) chondroitin fibers 
A) collagen fibers 
B) reticular fibers 
C) elastic fibers 
D) glucosamine fibers 
E) chondroitin fibers

Question 5

The epithelium lining the urinary bladder is called _____ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The epithelium lining the urinary bladder is...

Question 6

A single layer of cube-shaped cells lining a secretory duct would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) simple squamous epithelium 
B) simple cuboidal epithelium 
C) simple columnar epithelium 
D) stratified cuboidal epithelium 
E) stratified squamous epithelium 
A) simple squamous epithelium 
B) simple cuboidal epithelium 
C) simple columnar epithelium 
D) stratified cuboidal epithelium 
E) stratified squamous epithelium

Question 7

Blood vessels are lined by a specialized type of simple squamous epithelium called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood vessels are lined by a specialized...

Question 8

Near perfect tissue regeneration of damaged tissue is possible if _____ cells accomplish the repair.

Accepted Answer

A) stromal 
B) cartilage 
C) parenchymal 
D) neuroglial 
E) mesenchymal 
A) stromal 
B) cartilage 
C) parenchymal 
D) neuroglial 
E) mesenchymal

Question 9

A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a specialized activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate comparison of connective and epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) In general, connective tissue cells are located farther from each other than epithelial tissue cells. 
B) The space between connective tissues cells, but not epithelial cells, is filled with an extracellular matrix consisting of fibers and ground substance. 
C) Epithelial tissues have a good blood supply that often diffuses into neighboring connective tissues to nourish them as well. 
D) Damaged epithelial tissues are rapidly repaired, while connective tissues are repaired slowly or not at all. 
E) Many type of connective tissues contain extracellular fibers, but epithelial tissues do not. 
A) In general, connective tissue cells are located farther from each other than epithelial tissue cells. 
B) The space between connective tissues cells, but not epithelial cells, is filled with an extracellular matrix consisting of fibers and ground substance. 
C) Epithelial tissues have a good blood supply that often diffuses into neighboring connective tissues to nourish them as well. 
D) Damaged epithelial tissues are rapidly repaired, while connective tissues are repaired slowly or not at all. 
E) Many type of connective tissues contain extracellular fibers, but epithelial tissues do not.

Question 11

Which of the following structures contains a large amount of elastic connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) heart valves 
B) periosteum 
C) dermis 
D) epidermis 
E) walls of large arteries 
A) heart valves 
B) periosteum 
C) dermis 
D) epidermis 
E) walls of large arteries

Question 12

The type of tissue that is highly specialized for contraction and movement is

Accepted Answer

A) nervous tissue 
B) epithelial tissue 
C) connective tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) osseous tissue 
A) nervous tissue 
B) epithelial tissue 
C) connective tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) osseous tissue

Question 13

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is indicating a thick viscous fluid that prevents the lining of the digestive and respiratory tract from drying out?

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H 
A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H

Question 14

Which of following are common functions of epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) secretion 
B) absorption 
C) protection 
D) lining spaces 
E) all of the choices are correct 
A) secretion 
B) absorption 
C) protection 
D) lining spaces 
E) all of the choices are correct

Question 15

The tissue lining body cavities is called

Accepted Answer

A) epithelial tissue 
B) connective tissue 
C) nervous tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) bone of the choices is correct 
A) epithelial tissue 
B) connective tissue 
C) nervous tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) bone of the choices is correct

Question 16

Pseudostratified epithelia are never ciliated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following biomolecules is responsible for helping to protect the skin and its underlying tissues from microbes, heat, and chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) hyaluronic acid 
B) chondroitin sulfate 
C) collagen 
D) keratin 
E) phospholipids 
A) hyaluronic acid 
B) chondroitin sulfate 
C) collagen 
D) keratin 
E) phospholipids

Question 18

The two characteristics that are commonly used to categorize the different types of covering and lining epithelia are

Accepted Answer

A) cell size and shape. 
B) location and type of secretion produced. 
C) cell shape and number of layers of cells. 
D) cell shape and location in the body. 
E) location and number of layers of cells. 
A) cell size and shape. 
B) location and type of secretion produced. 
C) cell shape and number of layers of cells. 
D) cell shape and location in the body. 
E) location and number of layers of cells.

Question 19

The main function of stratified squamous epithelium is

Accepted Answer

A) secretion 
B) absorption 
C) diffusion 
D) protection 
E) distension 
A) secretion 
B) absorption 
C) diffusion 
D) protection 
E) distension

Question 20

A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) histologist 
B) radiologist 
C) pathologist 
D) epidemiologist 
E) endocrinologist 
A) histologist 
B) radiologist 
C) pathologist 
D) epidemiologist 
E) endocrinologist

Exam 4: Tissues

Stratified columnar epithelium is a common type of tissue found in the human body.

Tissue repair involves production of new cells by cell division originating from either the stroma or

Epithelial tissue has a high capacity for renewal.

Which of the following types of connective tissue fibers has the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?

The epithelium lining the urinary bladder is called _____ epithelium.

A single layer of cube-shaped cells lining a secretory duct would be classified as

Blood vessels are lined by a specialized type of simple squamous epithelium called _____.

Near perfect tissue regeneration of damaged tissue is possible if _____ cells accomplish the repair.

A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a specialized activity.

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate comparison of connective and epithelial tissues?

Which of the following structures contains a large amount of elastic connective tissue?

The type of tissue that is highly specialized for contraction and movement is

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is indicating a thick viscous fluid that prevents the lining of the digestive and respiratory tract from drying out?

Which of following are common functions of epithelial tissues?

The tissue lining body cavities is called

Pseudostratified epithelia are never ciliated.

Which of the following biomolecules is responsible for helping to protect the skin and its underlying tissues from microbes, heat, and chemicals?

The two characteristics that are commonly used to categorize the different types of covering and lining epithelia are

The main function of stratified squamous epithelium is

A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a/an

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

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Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

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The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

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Nutrition and Metabolism

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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