Question 1

Edema (swelling) occurs when__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  areolar tissue soaks up excess fluid in an inflamed area 
B)  reticular connective tissue invades the area 
C)  collagen fibers enlarge as they change from dehydrated to hydrated shape 
D)  adipose cells enlarge by pinocytosis 
A)  areolar tissue soaks up excess fluid in an inflamed area 
B)  reticular connective tissue invades the area 
C)  collagen fibers enlarge as they change from dehydrated to hydrated shape 
D)  adipose cells enlarge by pinocytosis

Question 2

Explain what is meant by epithelial tissue being avascular but innervated.

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue co

Question 3

Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange occurs in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple squamous 
B)  pseudostratified columnar 
C)  simple cuboidal 
D)  simple columnar 
A)  simple squamous 
B)  pseudostratified columnar 
C)  simple cuboidal 
D)  simple columnar

Question 4

A ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet cells __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  aids in digestion 
B)  lines most of the respiratory tract 
C)  is more durable than all other epithelia 
D)  is found in some of the larger glands 
A)  aids in digestion 
B)  lines most of the respiratory tract 
C)  is more durable than all other epithelia 
D)  is found in some of the larger glands

Question 5

The shape of the external ear is maintained by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaline cartilage 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  fibrocartilage 
D)  elastic cartilage 
A)  hyaline cartilage 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  fibrocartilage 
D)  elastic cartilage

Question 6

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor on her thyroid gland. The surgeon informs her that she will have only a very thin scar. How could this be possible?

Accepted Answer

By making a sharp incision which minimiz

Question 7

The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic 
B)  reticular 
C)  collagen 
D)  muscle 
A)  elastic 
B)  reticular 
C)  collagen 
D)  muscle

Question 8

Which tissue in the wall of the uterus is required for labor contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle 
B)  skeletal muscle 
C)  stratified squamous 
D)  elastic cartilage 
A)  smooth muscle 
B)  skeletal muscle 
C)  stratified squamous 
D)  elastic cartilage

Edema (swelling) occurs when__________ .

Explain what is meant by epithelial tissue being avascular but innervated.

Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange occurs in the lungs?

A ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet cells __________.

The shape of the external ear is maintained by __________.

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor on her thyroid gland. The surgeon informs her that she will have only a very thin scar. How could this be possible?

The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is__________.

Which tissue in the wall of the uterus is required for labor contractions?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters

Exam 4: Tissue: the Living Fabric

Edema (swelling) occurs when__________ .

Explain what is meant by epithelial tissue being avascular but innervated.

Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange occurs in the lungs?

A ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet cells __________.

The shape of the external ear is maintained by __________.

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor on her thyroid gland. The surgeon informs her that she will have only a very thin scar. How could this be possible?

The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is__________.

Which tissue in the wall of the uterus is required for labor contractions?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters