Question 1

Which two types of cells form myelin sheaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells 
B)  microglia and astrocytes 
C)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes 
D)  microglia and oligodendrocytes 
E)  Schwann cells and microglia 
A)  oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells 
B)  microglia and astrocytes 
C)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes 
D)  microglia and oligodendrocytes 
E)  Schwann cells and microglia

Question 2

In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  ependymal cells 
B)  plasma membrane 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  basement membrane 
E)  transitional membrane 
A)  ependymal cells 
B)  plasma membrane 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  basement membrane 
E)  transitional membrane

Question 3

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudostratified epithelium 
B)  glandular epithelium 
C)  transitional epithelium 
D)  stratified epithelium 
E)  columnar epithelium 
A)  pseudostratified epithelium 
B)  glandular epithelium 
C)  transitional epithelium 
D)  stratified epithelium 
E)  columnar epithelium

Question 4

It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which types of fibers are affected in this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic fibers 
B)  reticular fibers 
C)  collagen fibers 
D)  hyaline fibers 
E)  ground fibers 
A)  elastic fibers 
B)  reticular fibers 
C)  collagen fibers 
D)  hyaline fibers 
E)  ground fibers

Question 5

Which systems help to adjust the blood's acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular and muscular 
B)  cardiovascular and urinary 
C)  respiratory and urinary 
D)  respiratory and skeletal 
E)  muscular and skeletal 
A)  cardiovascular and muscular 
B)  cardiovascular and urinary 
C)  respiratory and urinary 
D)  respiratory and skeletal 
E)  muscular and skeletal

Question 6

Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus 
B)  keratin 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  sweat 
E)  wax 
A)  mucus 
B)  keratin 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  sweat 
E)  wax

Question 7

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium is composed o

Question 9

There is no matrix in blood because it is a liquid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  dendrocytes. 
D)  astrocytes. 
E)  Schwann cells. 
A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  dendrocytes. 
D)  astrocytes. 
E)  Schwann cells.

Question 11

The cardiovascular system is limited to just the heart and the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List and describe the three types of cartilage.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage contains collagen fibe

Question 13

In turning a page of a book, you would mainly be using what type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  smooth muscle 
C)  skeletal muscle 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  epithelial tissue 
A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  smooth muscle 
C)  skeletal muscle 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  epithelial tissue

Question 14

Gynecologists perform regular Pap smears for women. This procedure is important for early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer 
B)  colon cancer 
C)  cervical cancer 
D)  pancreatic cancer 
E)  liver cancer 
A)  breast cancer 
B)  colon cancer 
C)  cervical cancer 
D)  pancreatic cancer 
E)  liver cancer

Question 15

When you put your hand on a hot stove, ________ receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and ________ conduct nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytes, oligodendrocytes 
B)  axons, dendrites 
C)  astrocytes, dendrites 
D)  dendrites, axons 
E)  dendrites, astrocytes 
A)  astrocytes, oligodendrocytes 
B)  axons, dendrites 
C)  astrocytes, dendrites 
D)  dendrites, axons 
E)  dendrites, astrocytes

Question 16

The best description of the two components of blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells and plasma. 
B)  platelets and plasma. 
C)  white blood cells and red blood cells. 
D)  formed elements and plasma. 
E)  formed elements and platelets. 
A)  red blood cells and plasma. 
B)  platelets and plasma. 
C)  white blood cells and red blood cells. 
D)  formed elements and plasma. 
E)  formed elements and platelets.

Question 17

The three major components of connective tissue are

Accepted Answer

A)  cells, ground substance, and carbohydrate fibers. 
B)  cells, fat, and protein fibers. 
C)  cells, ground substance, and protein fibers. 
D)  cells, ground substance, and enzymes. 
E)  ground substance, enzymes, and protein fibers. 
A)  cells, ground substance, and carbohydrate fibers. 
B)  cells, fat, and protein fibers. 
C)  cells, ground substance, and protein fibers. 
D)  cells, ground substance, and enzymes. 
E)  ground substance, enzymes, and protein fibers.

Question 18

Which of the following is not involved in body temperature homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  constriction or dilation of blood vessels 
B)  secretion by sweat glands 
C)  shivering 
D)  respiration rate 
E)  the hypothalamus 
A)  constriction or dilation of blood vessels 
B)  secretion by sweat glands 
C)  shivering 
D)  respiration rate 
E)  the hypothalamus

Question 19

Which component of blood would increase as a result of an infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  plasma 
E)  serum 
A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  plasma 
E)  serum

Question 20

Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  protection from pathogen invasion 
B)  inhibition of water loss 
C)  regulation of body temperature 
D)  synthesis of vitamin D 
E)  production of white blood cells 
A)  protection from pathogen invasion 
B)  inhibition of water loss 
C)  regulation of body temperature 
D)  synthesis of vitamin D 
E)  production of white blood cells

Exam 4: Torganization and Regulation of Body Systems

Which two types of cells form myelin sheaths?

In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which types of fibers are affected in this disorder?

Which systems help to adjust the blood's acid-base balance?

Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.

There is no matrix in blood because it is a liquid.

The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as

The cardiovascular system is limited to just the heart and the blood.

List and describe the three types of cartilage.

In turning a page of a book, you would mainly be using what type of tissue?

Gynecologists perform regular Pap smears for women. This procedure is important for early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

When you put your hand on a hot stove, ________ receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and ________ conduct nerve impulses.

The best description of the two components of blood is

The three major components of connective tissue are

Which of the following is not involved in body temperature homeostasis?

Which component of blood would increase as a result of an infection?

Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

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