Question 1

Neural tissue is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely long cells 
B)  cells with branching processes 
C)  neuroglia with varied functions 
D)  the ability to transmit electrical impulses 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  extremely long cells 
B)  cells with branching processes 
C)  neuroglia with varied functions 
D)  the ability to transmit electrical impulses 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

Figure 3.4
  
-Identify the specific structure indicated by Label I.

Accepted Answer

A)  Central canal 
B)  Lacunae 
C)  Canaliculi 
D)  Soma 
E)  Dendritic processes 
A)  Central canal 
B)  Lacunae 
C)  Canaliculi 
D)  Soma 
E)  Dendritic processes

Question 3

The epithelium lining the small intestine of the digestive tract is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified squamous 
B)  simple columnar 
C)  stratified columnar 
D)  simple squamous 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  stratified squamous 
B)  simple columnar 
C)  stratified columnar 
D)  simple squamous 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 4

The tough but somewhat flexible material that covers the articular surfaces within synovial joints is hyaline cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cuboidal cells resemble little hexagonal boxes, which appear square in typical sectional views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An epithelium always has an exposed surface, which is referred to as the ________ surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  basal 
B)  lateral 
C)  apical 
D)  intercellular 
E)  basolateral 
A)  basal 
B)  lateral 
C)  apical 
D)  intercellular 
E)  basolateral

Question 7

In what regions of the body could you expect to find dense irregular connective tissue, and why would the tissue be located in these regions?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue is fou

Question 8

What type of epithelium makes up the endothelium of blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Figure 3.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types.
-Identify the gland indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compound tubular 
B)  Simple branched tubular 
C)  Compound acinar 
D)  Simple acinar 
E)  Simple branched acinar 
A)  Compound tubular 
B)  Simple branched tubular 
C)  Compound acinar 
D)  Simple acinar 
E)  Simple branched acinar

Question 10

Figure 3.4
  
-Identify the specific structure indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compact bone 
B)  Lamellae 
C)  Perichondrium 
D)  Canaliculi 
E)  Spongy bone 
A)  Compact bone 
B)  Lamellae 
C)  Perichondrium 
D)  Canaliculi 
E)  Spongy bone

Question 11

Figure 3.4
  
-Identify the specific structure indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep fascia 
B)  Cellular layer 
C)  Synovial layer 
D)  Lamina densa 
E)  Basal layer 
A)  Deep fascia 
B)  Cellular layer 
C)  Synovial layer 
D)  Lamina densa 
E)  Basal layer

Question 12

Figure 3.4
  
-Identify the specific structure indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trabeculae 
B)  Periosteum 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Perichondrium 
E)  Peritoneum 
A)  Trabeculae 
B)  Periosteum 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Perichondrium 
E)  Peritoneum

Question 13

Eccrine or merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple alveolar 
B)  simple tubular 
C)  simple coiled tubular 
D)  simple branched alveolar 
E)  simple branched tubular 
A)  simple alveolar 
B)  simple tubular 
C)  simple coiled tubular 
D)  simple branched alveolar 
E)  simple branched tubular

Question 14

Which of the following is a cell process that receives incoming electrical impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  soma 
B)  neuroglia 
C)  dendrites 
D)  nerve fibers 
E)  axon 
A)  soma 
B)  neuroglia 
C)  dendrites 
D)  nerve fibers 
E)  axon

Question 15

Figure 3.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types.
-Identify the specific structure indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gland cells 
B)  Stem cells 
C)  Fibrocytes 
D)  Mast cells 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Gland cells 
B)  Stem cells 
C)  Fibrocytes 
D)  Mast cells 
E)  Monocytes

Question 16

Elastic connective tissues ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are comprised of collagenous sheets or ribbons that resemble flat, broad tendons 
B)  often contain significant numbers of elastic fibers as well as collagen fibers; and usually connect cartilage-to-cartilage, bone to cartilage, or one bone to another bone 
C)  often underlie transitional epithelia; and are also found in the walls of blood vessels and surrounding the respiratory passageways 
D)  are actually cords of dense regular connective tissue that attach skeletal muscles to bones and cartilage 
E)  form an interwoven meshwork and do not show any consistent pattern; it provides strength and support to areas subjected to stresses from many directions 
A)  are comprised of collagenous sheets or ribbons that resemble flat, broad tendons 
B)  often contain significant numbers of elastic fibers as well as collagen fibers; and usually connect cartilage-to-cartilage, bone to cartilage, or one bone to another bone 
C)  often underlie transitional epithelia; and are also found in the walls of blood vessels and surrounding the respiratory passageways 
D)  are actually cords of dense regular connective tissue that attach skeletal muscles to bones and cartilage 
E)  form an interwoven meshwork and do not show any consistent pattern; it provides strength and support to areas subjected to stresses from many directions

Question 17

The relatively few ________ residing in connective tissues engulf damaged or dead cells or invading pathogens, and release chemicals that attract many more cells to activate the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)  mast cells 
B)  mesenchymal cells 
C)  fibrocytes 
D)  fixed macrophages 
E)  monocytes 
A)  mast cells 
B)  mesenchymal cells 
C)  fibrocytes 
D)  fixed macrophages 
E)  monocytes

Question 18

Figure 3.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types.
-Identify the gland indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple branched tubular 
B)  Simple branched alveolar 
C)  Simple acinar 
D)  Simple coiled alveolar 
E)  Simple coiled tubular 
A)  Simple branched tubular 
B)  Simple branched alveolar 
C)  Simple acinar 
D)  Simple coiled alveolar 
E)  Simple coiled tubular

Question 19

Unicellular exocrine glands are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed exocrine glands 
B)  connected to a surface by ducts 
C)  also called goblet cells 
D)  arranged in a secretory sheet 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  mixed exocrine glands 
B)  connected to a surface by ducts 
C)  also called goblet cells 
D)  arranged in a secretory sheet 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 20

The fibers in ________ connective tissue form an interwoven meshwork that does not show any consistent pattern, but maintains tensile strength in all directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular 
B)  dense irregular 
C)  periosteal 
D)  areolar 
E)  elastic 
A)  reticular 
B)  dense irregular 
C)  periosteal 
D)  areolar 
E)  elastic

Exam 3: Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

Neural tissue is characterized by ________.

Figure 3.4 -Identify the specific structure indicated by Label I.

The epithelium lining the small intestine of the digestive tract is ________.

The tough but somewhat flexible material that covers the articular surfaces within synovial joints is hyaline cartilage.

Cuboidal cells resemble little hexagonal boxes, which appear square in typical sectional views.

An epithelium always has an exposed surface, which is referred to as the ________ surface.

In what regions of the body could you expect to find dense irregular connective tissue, and why would the tissue be located in these regions?

What type of epithelium makes up the endothelium of blood vessels?

Figure 3.2 Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types. -Identify the gland indicated by Label E.

Figure 3.4 -Identify the specific structure indicated by Label B.

Figure 3.4 -Identify the specific structure indicated by Label O.

Figure 3.4 -Identify the specific structure indicated by Label F.

Eccrine or merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following?

Which of the following is a cell process that receives incoming electrical impulses?

Figure 3.2 Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types. -Identify the specific structure indicated by Label A.

Elastic connective tissues ________.

The relatively few ________ residing in connective tissues engulf damaged or dead cells or invading pathogens, and release chemicals that attract many more cells to activate the immune system.

Figure 3.2 Using the figure above, identify the gland features and types. -Identify the gland indicated by Label D.

Unicellular exocrine glands are ________.

The fibers in ________ connective tissue form an interwoven meshwork that does not show any consistent pattern, but maintains tensile strength in all directions.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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