Question 1

Squamous cells are flattened and scalelike when mature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the three main components of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts 
B)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers 
C)  ground substance, fibers, and cells 
D)  alveoli, fibrous capsule, and secretory cells 
A)  fibroblasts, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts 
B)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers 
C)  ground substance, fibers, and cells 
D)  alveoli, fibrous capsule, and secretory cells

Question 3

Which of the following is true about epithelia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pseudostratified epithelia are commonly keratinized. 
B)  Stratified epithelia are associated with filtration. 
C)  Simple epithelia are commonly found in areas of high abrasion. 
D)  Endothelium provides a slick surface lining all hollow cardiovascular organs. 
A)  Pseudostratified epithelia are commonly keratinized. 
B)  Stratified epithelia are associated with filtration. 
C)  Simple epithelia are commonly found in areas of high abrasion. 
D)  Endothelium provides a slick surface lining all hollow cardiovascular organs.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Smooth muscle cells possess central nuclei but lack striations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  When connective tissue is stretched, collagen gives it the ability to snap back. 
B)  Collagen fibers provides high tensile strength. 
C)  Reticular fibers form thick, ropelike structures. 
D)  Elastin fibers are sometimes called white fibers. 
A)  When connective tissue is stretched, collagen gives it the ability to snap back. 
B)  Collagen fibers provides high tensile strength. 
C)  Reticular fibers form thick, ropelike structures. 
D)  Elastin fibers are sometimes called white fibers.

Question 7

All epithelial tissue rests upon a(n) composed of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All epithelial tissue rests upon a(n) composed...

Question 8

How can one tell the difference between stratified squamous epithelium and transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

The most reliable distinctions are two.

Question 9

Which statement best describes connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily concerned with secretion 
B)  usually lines a body cavity 
C)  typically arranged in a single layer of cells 
D)  usually contains a large amount of matrix 
A)  primarily concerned with secretion 
B)  usually lines a body cavity 
C)  typically arranged in a single layer of cells 
D)  usually contains a large amount of matrix

Question 10

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following:
-Cardiac muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match...

Question 11

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium ciliated variety _.

Accepted Answer

A)  aids in digestion 
B)  possesses no goblet cells 
C)  is not an epithelial classification 
D)  lines most of the respiratory tract 
A)  aids in digestion 
B)  possesses no goblet cells 
C)  is not an epithelial classification 
D)  lines most of the respiratory tract

Question 12

Epithelial tissues always exhibit polarity; that is, they have a free surface and a basal surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The role of brown fat is to warm the body; whereas, the role of white fat is to store nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Arteries, veins, and lymphatics keep clots from sticking as long as their is intact and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  mesothelium 
B)  endothelium 
C)  simple cuboidal epithelium 
D)  transitional epithelium 
A)  mesothelium 
B)  endothelium 
C)  simple cuboidal epithelium 
D)  transitional epithelium

Question 15

Cartilage has good regenerative capacity, while most epithelial tissues do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following:
-Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

Accepted Answer

The answer of       ...

Question 17

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following:
-Simple cuboidal epithelium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match...

Question 18

How is epithelial tissue the opposite of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial versus connective distinction

Question 19

Select the correct statement regarding the stem cells of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Connective tissue does not contain cells. 
B)  Connective tissue cells are nondividing. 
C)  "Blast" cells are undifferentiated, actively dividing cells. 
D)  Chondroblasts are the main cell type of connective tissue proper. 
A)  Connective tissue does not contain cells. 
B)  Connective tissue cells are nondividing. 
C)  "Blast" cells are undifferentiated, actively dividing cells. 
D)  Chondroblasts are the main cell type of connective tissue proper.

Question 20

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following:
-Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of       ...

Exam 4: Tissue: the Living Fabric

Squamous cells are flattened and scalelike when mature.

What are the three main components of connective tissue?

Which of the following is true about epithelia?

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

Smooth muscle cells possess central nuclei but lack striations.

Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue?

All epithelial tissue rests upon a(n) composed of connective tissue.

How can one tell the difference between stratified squamous epithelium and transitional epithelium?

Which statement best describes connective tissue?

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following: -Cardiac muscle.

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium ciliated variety _.

Epithelial tissues always exhibit polarity; that is, they have a free surface and a basal surface.

The role of brown fat is to warm the body; whereas, the role of white fat is to store nutrients.

Arteries, veins, and lymphatics keep clots from sticking as long as their is intact and healthy.

Cartilage has good regenerative capacity, while most epithelial tissues do not.

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following: -Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following: -Simple cuboidal epithelium.

How is epithelial tissue the opposite of connective tissue?

Select the correct statement regarding the stem cells of connective tissue.

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following: -Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel.

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

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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