A&P Chapter 4-5 exam

microvilli

absorption & secretion

what are "goose bumps"

activated arrector pili

most cells of the hypodermis are

adipocytes

epthelial cells are adapted for

all choices are correct

in order for bacteria on the skin to cause an infection in the skin, they must

all choices are correct

milk production is an example of what type of secretion

apocrine

types of connective tissue include:

bone, elastic connective, and blood

exposure of skin to ultraviolet light

can stimulate the production of melanin

why does damaged cartilage heal slowly

cartilage is avascular

epithelial cells that are adapted for removing material from the surface usually have _____ at their free surface

cilia

ligaments

connect bone to bone

tendons

connect muscle to bone

examination of a tissue sample reveals relatively few cells with a large amount of intercellular material. the tissue is most likely

connective

the most abundant tissue type in the body is

connective tissue

stratum corneum

contain desmosomes

papillary layer

contains capillaries and nerves

pericardium

covers the heart

pleura

covers the lungs

the skin is also called the

cutaneous membrane

what is eponychium

cuticle

cyanosis

decreased oxygen in the skin

the dermis is composed largely of

dense irregular connective tissue

epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

dermis

holocrine secretion

destroys gland cells

the fiber type that can be stretched is called

elastin

exocrine secretions

enzymes, milk, perspiration

the skin is defined by the thickness of the

epidermis

which of the following is the correct order (superficial to deep) of the layers of the cutaneous membrane

epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

chondrocytes are to cartilage as adipocytes are to

fat

adipocytes

fat cells

which of the following is the strongest type of cartilage

fibrous cartilage

the four main types of tissues include all of the following except

glandular

endocrine secretion

hormones

endocrine secretions

hormones

the most common type of cartilage is

hyaline

subcutaneous layer

hypodermis

the tissue under the skin is called

hypodermis or subcutaneous layer

what are the major concerns and complications concerning third degree burns

infection and fluid (electrolyte) loss

cardiac muscle

intercalated discs

melanoma

life threatening cancer

the immune surveillence of connective tissue is provided by

macrophages

all of the following are functions of connective tissue except for

making and secreting hormones and fluids

cells that release histamine and heprin are

mast cells

in albinism, ____ is lacking

melanin

which of the following cells is found in stratified squamous epithelial tissue

melanocyte

the most severe type of skin cancer is most likely to develop from

melanocytes

merocrine secretions

mucin

which of the following is not a type of connective tissue

muscle

epidermis

no blood vessels

Drugs suspended in ______ or_______ can penetrate the dermis

oils; lipid-soluable carriers

what does stratum granulosum do

produces keratin

functions of the skin include

regulating body temperature

germinative cells

repair and renewal

fibrosis

replacement of normal tissue

this type of tissue typically makes up the internal framework of organs such as the spleen

reticular

holocrine secretions

sebaceous glands

the linings of sweat glands have this type of tissue

simple cuboidal

types of muscle tissue include:

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

which of the following protects all of the others

skin

unspecialized germinative cells

stem cells

which of the following is a term used to describe the number of layers of cells

stratified

the deepest layer of the epidermis is the

stratum germinativum

the epidermal layer that produces large amounts of keratin is the

stratum granulosum

the layer of epidermis found in the thick skin of the palms of hands and soles of feet is the

stratum lucidum

skeletal muscle

striated, voluntary

a lubricating membrane that works with cartilage in a joint is called a ______ membrane

synovial

histology

the study of tissues

which of the following is a correct statement about stratified epithelia

they cover surfaces subjected to mechanical chemical stress

as cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,

they die

what is a keloid

thickened area of scar tissue

collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a specific functions are

tissues

epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight (ultraviolet light).

vitamin D3