Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The movement of materials through epithelium is enhanced by simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  Secretory epithelial cells are usually cuboidal or columnar in shape. 
C)  Stratified epithelium is adapted for a protective role. 
D)  Cuboidal epithelium is found in areas where absorption occurs. 
E)  Columnar epithelial cells promote diffusion. 
A)  The movement of materials through epithelium is enhanced by simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  Secretory epithelial cells are usually cuboidal or columnar in shape. 
C)  Stratified epithelium is adapted for a protective role. 
D)  Cuboidal epithelium is found in areas where absorption occurs. 
E)  Columnar epithelial cells promote diffusion.

Question 2

Hyaluronic acid gives a very slippery quality to fluids that contain it. Hyaluronic acid

Accepted Answer

A)  resists stretching. 
B)  is a good lubricant for joint cavities. 
C)  is a protein. 
D)  functions as an insulator. 
E)  promotes oxygen transport in the plasma. 
A)  resists stretching. 
B)  is a good lubricant for joint cavities. 
C)  is a protein. 
D)  functions as an insulator. 
E)  promotes oxygen transport in the plasma.

Question 3

What type of cells release chemicals in response to injury and play an important role in inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  stem cells 
B)  macrophages 
C)  adipocytes 
D)  mast cells 
E)  osteoclast 
A)  stem cells 
B)  macrophages 
C)  adipocytes 
D)  mast cells 
E)  osteoclast

Question 4

Name the two processes that result in the repair of injured tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  edema and clotting 
B)  regeneration and replacement 
C)  necrosis and atrophy 
D)  edema and regeneration 
E)  necrosis and replacement 
A)  edema and clotting 
B)  regeneration and replacement 
C)  necrosis and atrophy 
D)  edema and regeneration 
E)  necrosis and replacement

Question 5

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  redness and heat at the injury site 
B)  removal of foreign material from the blood 
C)  edema 
D)  no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues 
E)  increased blood flow to the area 
A)  redness and heat at the injury site 
B)  removal of foreign material from the blood 
C)  edema 
D)  no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues 
E)  increased blood flow to the area

Question 6

Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle. 
B)  undifferentiated muscle. 
C)  voluntary muscle. 
D)  skeletal muscle. 
E)  cardiac muscle. 
A)  smooth muscle. 
B)  undifferentiated muscle. 
C)  voluntary muscle. 
D)  skeletal muscle. 
E)  cardiac muscle.

Question 7

The three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue are

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaluronic acid, collagen, and reticular fibers. 
B)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
C)  chondronectic, osteonectin, fibronectin 
D)  proteoglycan, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
E)  proteoglycan, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. 
A)  hyaluronic acid, collagen, and reticular fibers. 
B)  collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
C)  chondronectic, osteonectin, fibronectin 
D)  proteoglycan, elastin, and reticular fibers. 
E)  proteoglycan, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  In replacement, a new type of tissue develops that eventually results in scar production. 
B)  Permanent cells have a limited ability to replicate. 
C)  Stable cells do not actively replicate after growth but retain the ability to regenerate. 
D)  In regeneration, destroyed cells are replaced by the same type of cells. 
E)  Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration. 
A)  In replacement, a new type of tissue develops that eventually results in scar production. 
B)  Permanent cells have a limited ability to replicate. 
C)  Stable cells do not actively replicate after growth but retain the ability to regenerate. 
D)  In regeneration, destroyed cells are replaced by the same type of cells. 
E)  Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration.

Question 9

What is the girdle of glycoproteins just below the tight junction between epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  gap junction 
B)  hemidesmosomes 
C)  adhesion belt 
D)  desmosomes 
E)  intercalated disks 
A)  gap junction 
B)  hemidesmosomes 
C)  adhesion belt 
D)  desmosomes 
E)  intercalated disks

Question 10

What type of membranes line joint cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)  cutaneous 
B)  mucous 
C)  gobletal 
D)  synovial 
E)  serous 
A)  cutaneous 
B)  mucous 
C)  gobletal 
D)  synovial 
E)  serous

Question 11

What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  adhesion belt 
B)  hemidesmosomes 
C)  desmosomes 
D)  tight junction 
E)  gap junction 
A)  adhesion belt 
B)  hemidesmosomes 
C)  desmosomes 
D)  tight junction 
E)  gap junction

Question 12

What type of gland possesses ducts?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocrine 
B)  exocrine 
C)  endocrine 
D)  ectocrine 
E)  epicrine 
A)  hypocrine 
B)  exocrine 
C)  endocrine 
D)  ectocrine 
E)  epicrine

Question 13

What type of membranes do not open to the exterior, do not contain glands, but do secrete fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  serous 
B)  synovial 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  gobletal 
E)  mucous 
A)  serous 
B)  synovial 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  gobletal 
E)  mucous

Question 14

In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroblasts migrate to the area. 
B)  An inflammatory response occurs. 
C)  Granulation tissue develops. 
D)  The wound fills with blood and a clot forms. 
E)  A scab forms to seal the wound. 
A)  Fibroblasts migrate to the area. 
B)  An inflammatory response occurs. 
C)  Granulation tissue develops. 
D)  The wound fills with blood and a clot forms. 
E)  A scab forms to seal the wound.

Exam 4: Tissues

Which of the following statements is false?

Hyaluronic acid gives a very slippery quality to fluids that contain it. Hyaluronic acid

What type of cells release chemicals in response to injury and play an important role in inflammation?

Name the two processes that result in the repair of injured tissue.

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of

The three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue are

Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?

What is the girdle of glycoproteins just below the tight junction between epithelial cells?

What type of membranes line joint cavities?

What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

What type of gland possesses ducts?

What type of membranes do not open to the exterior, do not contain glands, but do secrete fluid?

In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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