Question 1

________ are proteins that connect adjacent cells at a gap junction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bindins 
B)  Adhesions 
C)  Connexins 
D)  Attachons 
E)  Tieons 
A)  Bindins 
B)  Adhesions 
C)  Connexins 
D)  Attachons 
E)  Tieons

Question 2

The two major types of cell layering in epithelia are

Accepted Answer

A)  simple and proper. 
B)  stratified and pseudostratified. 
C)  squamous and simple. 
D)  simple and stratified. 
E)  cuboidal and columnar. 
A)  simple and proper. 
B)  stratified and pseudostratified. 
C)  squamous and simple. 
D)  simple and stratified. 
E)  cuboidal and columnar.

Question 3

Glands whose secretions contain mucins are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  serous glands. 
B)  compound glands. 
C)  mucous glands. 
D)  mixed glands. 
E)  endocrine glands. 
A)  serous glands. 
B)  compound glands. 
C)  mucous glands. 
D)  mixed glands. 
E)  endocrine glands.

Question 4

During the inflammatory process, blood vessels dilate. What does this accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It allows for increased blood

Question 5

The term transudate describes fluid associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus membranes. 
B)  mammary glands. 
C)  cutaneous membranes. 
D)  serous membranes. 
E)  endocrine glands. 
A)  mucus membranes. 
B)  mammary glands. 
C)  cutaneous membranes. 
D)  serous membranes. 
E)  endocrine glands.

Question 6

The three types of protein fibers in connective tissue are

Accepted Answer

A)  tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments. 
B)  loose, dense, and irregular. 
C)  cartilage, bone, and collagen. 
D)  collagen, reticular, and elastic. 
E)  polar, cellular, and permeable. 
A)  tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments. 
B)  loose, dense, and irregular. 
C)  cartilage, bone, and collagen. 
D)  collagen, reticular, and elastic. 
E)  polar, cellular, and permeable.

Question 7

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  connective 
B)  neural 
C)  areolar 
D)  osseous 
E)  epithelial 
A)  connective 
B)  neural 
C)  areolar 
D)  osseous 
E)  epithelial

Question 8

A type of intercellular junction that stops materials from crossing an epithelium between cells is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  tight junction. 
B)  gap junction. 
C)  intermediate junction. 
D)  desmosome. 
E)  hemidesmosome. 
A)  tight junction. 
B)  gap junction. 
C)  intermediate junction. 
D)  desmosome. 
E)  hemidesmosome.

Question 9

Cells that respond to injury by dividing to assist in connective tissue repair are

Accepted Answer

A)  mast cells. 
B)  fibroblasts. 
C)  plasmocytes. 
D)  mesenchymal cells. 
E)  lymphocytes. 
A)  mast cells. 
B)  fibroblasts. 
C)  plasmocytes. 
D)  mesenchymal cells. 
E)  lymphocytes.

Question 10

Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluidground substance, with a wide variety of cell types. This tissue would most likely have come from the

Accepted Answer

A)  inner wall of a blood vessel. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  superficial fascia between skin and muscle. 
E)  bony socket of the eye. 
A)  inner wall of a blood vessel. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  superficial fascia between skin and muscle. 
E)  bony socket of the eye.

Question 11

The watery fluid component of blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hemosol. 
B)  liquid elements. 
C)  formed elements. 
D)  hemoplasm. 
E)  plasma. 
A)  hemosol. 
B)  liquid elements. 
C)  formed elements. 
D)  hemoplasm. 
E)  plasma.

Question 12

Indicate an advantage for having simple rather than stratified epithelium lining the gas-exchange surfaces of the lungs.

Accepted Answer

The epithelia are thin, keepin

Question 13

Which of the four basic tissue types form coverings or linings of organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tissue 
B)  epithelial tissue 
C)  protective tissue 
D)  neural tissue 
E)  connective tissue 
A)  muscle tissue 
B)  epithelial tissue 
C)  protective tissue 
D)  neural tissue 
E)  connective tissue

Question 14

Unlike cartilage, bone

Accepted Answer

A)  is a connective tissue. 
B)  has a matrix that contains collagen. 
C)  undergoes remodeling throughout life. 
D)  has an outer covering. 
E)  has cells within lacunae. 
A)  is a connective tissue. 
B)  has a matrix that contains collagen. 
C)  undergoes remodeling throughout life. 
D)  has an outer covering. 
E)  has cells within lacunae.

Question 15

Which kind of muscle is best able to regenerate after an injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  both types of striated muscle 
B)  skeletal muscle 
C)  no type of muscle can regenerate 
D)  cardiac muscle 
E)  smooth muscle 
A)  both types of striated muscle 
B)  skeletal muscle 
C)  no type of muscle can regenerate 
D)  cardiac muscle 
E)  smooth muscle

Question 16

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Analysis of a glandular secretion indicates that it contains some DNA, RNA, and membrane components suchasphospholipids. What kind of secretion is this and why?

Accepted Answer

The presence of DNA, RNA, and

Question 18

Most of the nervous tissue of the body is in the

Accepted Answer

A)  nerves and muscles. 
B)  hands. 
C)  brain and spinal cord. 
D)  skin. 
E)  eyes, ears, nose and tongue. 
A)  nerves and muscles. 
B)  hands. 
C)  brain and spinal cord. 
D)  skin. 
E)  eyes, ears, nose and tongue.

Question 19

Epithelia and connective tissues combine to form ________ that cover and protect other structures and tissues in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  fasciae 
B)  aponeuroses 
C)  organ capsules 
D)  cutaneous layers 
E)  tissue membranes 
A)  fasciae 
B)  aponeuroses 
C)  organ capsules 
D)  cutaneous layers 
E)  tissue membranes

Question 20

The loose connective tissue component of a mucous membrane is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  lamina densa. 
B)  basal lamina. 
C)  areolar lamina. 
D)  lamina propria. 
E)  mucina lamina. 
A)  lamina densa. 
B)  basal lamina. 
C)  areolar lamina. 
D)  lamina propria. 
E)  mucina lamina.

Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

________ are proteins that connect adjacent cells at a gap junction.

The two major types of cell layering in epithelia are

Glands whose secretions contain mucins are classified as

During the inflammatory process, blood vessels dilate. What does this accomplish?

The term transudate describes fluid associated with

The three types of protein fibers in connective tissue are

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue.

A type of intercellular junction that stops materials from crossing an epithelium between cells is called a(n)

Cells that respond to injury by dividing to assist in connective tissue repair are

Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluidground substance, with a wide variety of cell types. This tissue would most likely have come from the

The watery fluid component of blood is called

Indicate an advantage for having simple rather than stratified epithelium lining the gas-exchange surfaces of the lungs.

Which of the four basic tissue types form coverings or linings of organs?

Unlike cartilage, bone

Which kind of muscle is best able to regenerate after an injury?

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?

Analysis of a glandular secretion indicates that it contains some DNA, RNA, and membrane components suchasphospholipids. What kind of secretion is this and why?

Most of the nervous tissue of the body is in the

Epithelia and connective tissues combine to form ________ that cover and protect other structures and tissues in the body.

The loose connective tissue component of a mucous membrane is called the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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