Question 1

What type of cell makes up almost half the volume of blood?

Accepted Answer

A) erythrocyte 
B) leukocyte 
C) platelet 
D) monocyte 
E) phagocyte 
A) erythrocyte 
B) leukocyte 
C) platelet 
D) monocyte 
E) phagocyte

Question 2

Secretions through a duct might provide ________,whereas ductless secretions act as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lubrication; lubricators 
B) enzymes; hormones 
C) transport media; physical protectors 
D) superficial relief; interstitial fluid 
E) odors; alarms 
A) lubrication; lubricators 
B) enzymes; hormones 
C) transport media; physical protectors 
D) superficial relief; interstitial fluid 
E) odors; alarms

Question 3

The framework or stroma of organs such as the spleen,liver,and lymph nodes is made up of ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) loose connective 
B) regular dense connective 
C) irregular dense connective 
D) reticular connective 
E) adipose 
A) loose connective 
B) regular dense connective 
C) irregular dense connective 
D) reticular connective 
E) adipose

Question 4

Mesothelium is to the body cavities as endothelium is to the

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) heart and blood vessels. 
C) urinary bladder. 
D) mouth. 
E) large intestine. 
A) kidneys. 
B) heart and blood vessels. 
C) urinary bladder. 
D) mouth. 
E) large intestine.

Question 5

The process of lactation (milk production)depends on both merocrine and ________ secretion by mammary gland epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) epicrine 
B) eccrine 
C) holocrine 
D) apocrine 
E) endocrine 
A) epicrine 
B) eccrine 
C) holocrine 
D) apocrine 
E) endocrine

Question 6

Which of the following tissues are classified as "connective tissue proper"?
1)areolar connective tissue
2)adipose tissue
3)fibrocartilage
4)dense irregular connective tissue

Accepted Answer

A) 3 and 4 
B) 1,2,and 3 
C) 1 and 2 
D) 1,2,and 4 
E) 1 and 3 
A) 3 and 4 
B) 1,2,and 3 
C) 1 and 2 
D) 1,2,and 4 
E) 1 and 3

Question 7

Wharton's jelly is a form of

Accepted Answer

A) Marfan's syndrome. 
B) mucous connective tissue. 
C) ground substance. 
D) collagen fiber. 
E) embryonic epithelium. 
A) Marfan's syndrome. 
B) mucous connective tissue. 
C) ground substance. 
D) collagen fiber. 
E) embryonic epithelium.

Question 8

Antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ________ that blocks the growth of blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) leukocytes 
B) lymphocytes 
C) chondrocytes 
D) erythrocytes 
E) mesenchymal cells 
A) leukocytes 
B) lymphocytes 
C) chondrocytes 
D) erythrocytes 
E) mesenchymal cells

Question 9

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is

Accepted Answer

A) areolar connective tissue. 
B) cartilage. 
C) bone. 
D) epithelium. 
E) dense regular connective tissue. 
A) areolar connective tissue. 
B) cartilage. 
C) bone. 
D) epithelium. 
E) dense regular connective tissue.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

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) All of the answers are correct. 
A) tight junction. 
B) gap junction. 
C) intermediate junction. 
D) desmosome. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

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 13

________ 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 14

Why is cardiac muscle tissue that has been damaged by injury or disease incapable of regeneration?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle can't regenerat

Question 15

Glands that secrete hormones into the interstitial fluid are ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine 
B) interstitial 
C) exocrine 
D) merocrine 
E) holocrine 
A) endocrine 
B) interstitial 
C) exocrine 
D) merocrine 
E) holocrine

Question 16

Interstitial fluid that enters a lymphatic vessel is called

Accepted Answer

A) plasma. 
B) lymph. 
C) blood. 
D) humoral fluid. 
E) plasmin fluid. 
A) plasma. 
B) lymph. 
C) blood. 
D) humoral fluid. 
E) plasmin fluid.

Question 17

The three major subdivisions of extracellular fluid found in the body are plasma,interstitial fluid,and

Accepted Answer

A) synovial fluid. 
B) urine. 
C) sweat. 
D) lymph. 
E) serous fluid. 
A) synovial fluid. 
B) urine. 
C) sweat. 
D) lymph. 
E) serous fluid.

Question 18

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

Accepted Answer

A) collagen. 
B) cartilage. 
C) chondroitin. 
D) matrix. 
E) scaffold. 
A) collagen. 
B) cartilage. 
C) chondroitin. 
D) matrix. 
E) scaffold.

Question 19

The function of ________ is to propagate electrical signals from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle cells 
B) neurons 
C) transmitter cells 
D) teleocytes 
E) neuroglia 
A) muscle cells 
B) neurons 
C) transmitter cells 
D) teleocytes 
E) neuroglia

Question 20

Harriet had liposuction several years ago,but has since gained back all the weight lost through the procedure.She does not understand her weight gain because adipocytes are incapable of dividing.Provide a plausible explanation.

Accepted Answer

While it is true that adipocytes do not

Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

What type of cell makes up almost half the volume of blood?

Secretions through a duct might provide ________,whereas ductless secretions act as ________.

The framework or stroma of organs such as the spleen,liver,and lymph nodes is made up of ________ tissue.

Mesothelium is to the body cavities as endothelium is to the

The process of lactation (milk production)depends on both merocrine and ________ secretion by mammary gland epithelial cells.

Which of the following tissues are classified as "connective tissue proper"? 1)areolar connective tissue 2)adipose tissue 3)fibrocartilage 4)dense irregular connective tissue

Wharton's jelly is a form of

Antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ________ that blocks the growth of blood vessels.

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is

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

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

The three types of protein fibers in connective tissue are

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

Why is cardiac muscle tissue that has been damaged by injury or disease incapable of regeneration?

Glands that secrete hormones into the interstitial fluid are ________ glands.

Interstitial fluid that enters a lymphatic vessel is called

The three major subdivisions of extracellular fluid found in the body are plasma,interstitial fluid,and

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

The function of ________ is to propagate electrical signals from one place to another.

Harriet had liposuction several years ago,but has since gained back all the weight lost through the procedure.She does not understand her weight gain because adipocytes are incapable of dividing.Provide a plausible explanation.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural 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 and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters

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