A&P Connective Tissue Exam

Desmosomes are found in the bladder

False

Mucous membranes line body cavities that have no connective with the outside

False

Osteoblasts, chondrblasts, adipocytes, and reticulocytes are examples of wandering cells

False

The combination of ground substance and cells make up the extracellular matrix

False

Oxygen deficiency

Hypoxia

Viscous fluid formed in joint capsules

Synovial fluid

Fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

Tendon

Resistance of a material to breaking when pulled on

Tensile strength

Equivalent to the knee in humans

Stifle joint

What type of tissue is responsible for fat storage? A. Adipose B. Epithelial C. Neural D. Glandular

A. Adipose

The granules in mast cells contain the following A. Histamine and heparin B. Histamine and hyaline C. Heparin only D. Yellow fibers and white fibers

A. Histamine and heparin

Synovial membranes surround A. Joint capsules B. Abdominal cavity C. The dermis D. Kidneys

A. Joint capsules

Which organ processes both endocrine and exocrine functions? A. Pancreas B. Gallbladder C. Liver D. Kidneys

A. Pancreas

Membranes that are exclusively composed of connective tissue are A. Synovial B. Cutaneous C. Mucous D. Serous

A. Synovial

Available in large quant

Abundant

Decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood cells

Anemia

Proteins produced by plasma cells in response to on antigen

Antibodies

What type of tissue is responsible for fat storage? A. Epithelial B. Adipose C. Neural D. Glandular

B. Adipose

What structure is not part of a nerve cell? A. Dendrite B. Axolemma C. Axon D. Soma

B. Axolemma

Adipose, dense irregular, and reticular tissues are all examples of A. Specialized CT B. CT proper

B. CT proper

Fibers that are strong, thick (rope-like) and organized into bundles of long, parallel fibers are called A. Elastic B. Collagenous C. Yellow D. Reticular

B. Collagenous

The type of cell responsible for the transmission of impulses through the nervous system is the A. Schwann B. Neuron C. Neuroglia D. Oligodendrocyte

B. Neuron

Which of the following is NOT a muscle type? A. Smooth B. Patellar C. Cardiac D. Skeletal

B. Patellar

Skeletal muscle are A. Found in the walls of hollow organs B. Under voluntary control C. Nonstriated D. Under involuntary control

B. Under voluntary control

Fills the spaces inside bone; produces blood cells

Bone marrow

Which of the following connective tissues contains the highest density? A. Fibrous connective tissue B. Blood C. Bone D. Cartilage

C. Bone

The main mineral that makes up bone is A. Potassium B. Sodium C. Calcium D. Phosphorus

C. Calcium

Ligaments and tendons are composed of which type of connective tissue? A. Elastic B. Dense irregular C. Dense regular D. Loose arealor

C. Dense regular

Where are striated muscle located? A. Ciliary body of the eye B. Stomach wall and uterus C. Heart and skeletal muscle D. Urinary bladder and intestine

C. Heart and skeletal muscle

Which type of cell utilizes the process of diapedesis? A. Fibroblasts B. Thrombocytes C. Leukocytes D. Erythrocytes

C. Leukocytes

The layer of the serous membrane that lines the cavity itself is the A. Visual layer B. Serous layer C. Parietal layer D. Visceral layer

C. Parietal layer

The matrix of blood is found in the A. Transudate B. Reticular tissue C. Plasma D. Mucus

C. Plasma

How would you describe cardiac tissue? A. Nonstriated and involuntary B. Nonstriated and voluntary C. Striated and involuntary D. Striated and voluntary

C. Striated and involuntary

An example of nonstriated involuntary muscle is A. Tongue B. Bicep C. Urinary bladder D. Heart

C. Urinary bladder

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium usually contains A. Microvilli B. Goblet cells C. Cilia D. Both b and c E. Both a and c

D. Both b and c

Loose CT includes all of the following EXCEPT A. Adipose B. Reticular C. Areolar D. Cartilage

D. Cartilage

The following types of cartilage provide both structure rigidity and flexibility at once. It is found in the nose, trachea, larynx, costal cartilage of the ribs, and the ear. A. Reticular and Hyaline B. Elastic and Reticular C. Chondrocartilage D. Hyaline and Elastic

D. Hyaline and Elastic

Fibrocartilage is a combination of ________________ and _________________ connective tissues A. Hyaline cartilage, loose B. Elastic cartilage, loose C. Elastic cartilage, dense D. Hyaline cartilage, dense

D. Hyaline cartilage, dense

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium located? A. GI tract B. Lungs C. Skin D. Ovaries

D. Ovaries

Smooth muscle can be found in the A. Forearm B. Heart C. Pelvic limb D. Stomach

D. Stomach

Yellowing of the mucous membrane

Jaundice

Fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone

Ligament

Large organ in the abdominal cavity that filters blood from the GI tract (detox)

Liver

Microscopic organism that may/may not cause disease

Microbe

Gel-like substance secreted mostly by goblet cells; lubricant/protective barrier

Mucus

Colorless fluid of blood

Plasma

Secretion of the sebaceous glands containing oil

Sebum

Organ in the abdominal cavity that filters red blood cells

Spleen

Windpipe; tube from the mouth to the lungs

Trachea

Mobile; travels in and out of the connective tissue

Transient

Thin fluid that passes through membranes in the cavities of the body

Transudate

Connective tissue supports and connects

True

Consisting of blood vessels

Vascular