Ant 1 Unit 1 MCQB # Chapter 3

After one month of development, the beginnings of all major __________ are present in the embryo. a) secondary germ layers b) limbs c) organ systems d) simple systems e) A and B

...c) organ systems

Connective tissue includes all of the following except a) cartilage. b) bone. c) skin. d) fat. e) all of the above.

...c) skin.

The shapes of epithelial cells include all of the following except a) squamous. b) cuboidal. c) stratified. d) columnar. e) none of the above.

...c) stratified.

Which type of epithelium lines the renal pelvis, ureters, and urinary bladder? a) columnar b) squamous c) transitional d) glandular e) cuboidal

...c) transitional

Neural tissue cells a) are underneath every exposed surface of the body. b) contract. c) transmit electrical signals. d) line internal cavities and passageways. e) All of the answers are correct.

...c) transmit electrical signals.

Connective tissues form the internal framework of the body that does which of the following? a) provides a route for the distribution of blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves b) provides strength and stability c) maintains the relative positions of internal organs d) all of the above e) B and C only

...d) all of the above

Which of the following cells can be found in connective tissue? a) macrophages b) fibroblasts c) osteocytes d) all of the above e) A and B only

...d) all of the above

Which of the following is exclusively found on the neuron? a) intercalated disks b) mitochondria c) cell processes d) axon e) nucleus

...d) axon

Which type of epithelium is present where easy exchange of materials out of the blood is most important? a) stratified squamous epithelium b) columnar epithelium c) cuboidal epithelium d) endothelium e) simple epithelium

...d) endothelium

The most common type of cartilage is a) fibrocartilage. b) elastic cartilage. c) osteocartilage. d) hyaline cartilage. e) all of the above.

...d) hyaline cartilage.

The ______ of the blastocyst will form the actual embryo. a) trophoblast b) blastocyst c) mesoderm d) inner cell mass e) epithetlium

...d) inner cell mass

The four primary tissue types are: a) present in every organ. b) atoms, molecules, cells and extracellular materials. c) arranged into sheets or layers in the body. d) neural, muscle, connective and epithelial. e) more than one of the above is correct.

...d) neural, muscle, connective and epithelial.

During the second week of development, three _______ layers are evident. a) ectoderm b) mesoderm c) endoderm d) primary germ e) none of the above are correct

...d) primary germ

Exocrine ____________ cells secrete substances into a duct. a) digestive b) lymphatic c) excretory d) secretory e) cardiac

...d) secretory

Fertilization produces a single cell, or _________, that contains 46chromosomes. a) spematocyte b) secondary oocyte c) gonadocyte d) zygote e) A and B

...d) zygote

Endoderm forms a) epithelia b) glands c) muscle tissue d) connective tissue e) A and B

...e) A and B

The periosteum that surrounds a bone is composed primarily of a) dense irregular connective tissue. b) hyaline cartilage. c) loose connective tissue. d) an inner cellular layer e) A and D.

...e) A and D.

Epithelial cells usually have a) a basal lamina. b) unevenly distributed organelles. c) apical and basal plasmalemmas with different associated proteins and functions. d) an exposed apical surface. e) All of the answers are correct.

...e) All of the answers are correct.

Normal aging causes many effects on the body, including a) hormone and lifestyle alterations affect the structure and chemical composition of many tissues. b) repair and maintenance activities become less efficient. c) connective tissue becomes more fragile. d) epithelia become thinner. e) all of the above.

...e) all of the above.

Unique features of smooth muscle tissue include a) its exclusive location in the heart. b) a single nucleus (usually) for each cell. c) the ability to regenerate after injury. d) intercalated disks. e) both B and C.

...e) both B and C.

Mucous membranes a) line body cavities that communicate with the exterior. b) keep epithelial surfaces moist. c) warm epithelial surfaces. d) do both A and B. e) do none of the above.

d) do both A and B.

Which of the following is the study of tissues? a) cytology b) anatomy c) physiology d) histology e) embryology

d) histology

Skeletal muscle tissue contains large fibers that are a) controlled by pacesetter cells. b) nonstriated. c) involuntary. d) multinucleated. e) connected by intercalated disks.

d) multinucleated.

The tissue lining the small intestine of the digestive tract is called a) stratified columnar epithelium. b) simple squamous epithelium. c) stratified squamous epithelium. d) simple columnar epithelium. e) none of the above.

d) simple columnar epithelium.

The populations of cells of the inner cell mass are the __________. a) ectoderm b) mesoderm c) endoderm d) A and C e) A, B, and C

e) A, B, and C

Epithelial cells usually have a) apical and basolateral cell membranes with different associated proteins and functions. b) a basolateral cell membrane that is not the same as its counterpart on the apical surface. c) a basement membrane. d) unevenly distributed organelles. e) all of the above.

e) all of the above.

Functions of connective tissue include a) establishing a structural framework for the body. b) transporting fluid and dissolved materials from one body region to another. c) protecting delicate organs. d) supporting, surrounding, and interconnecting tissue types. e) all of the above.

e) all of the above.

Which of the following are types of cells found in neural tissue? a) neuroglia b) neurons c) dendrites d) nerve fibers e) both A and B

e) both A and B

Which of the following is not a correct statement about simple epithelia? a) They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress. b) They are avascular. c) They consist of a single cell layer. d) They always have a free surface exposed to some inner chamber or passageway. e) No exceptions; all of the above are characteristic of epithelial cells.

...a) They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress.

Which of the following is a function of connective tissues? a) They support, surround, and interconnect other tissue types. b) They have few if any nerve endings, and therefore respond little to sensory input. c) They are completely impermeable, and therefore prevent water loss. d) They store wastes. e) They provide nutrition for underlying tissues.

...a) They support, surround, and interconnect other tissue types.

Muscle cells a) contract. b) transmit electrical signals. c) line all internal cavities and passageways. d) are underneath every exposed surface of the body. e) have all of the above attributes.

...a) contract.

Connective tissue layers that surround muscles are referred to as a) deep fascia. b) subcutaneous layers. c) superficial fascia. d) subserous fascia. e) all of the above.

...a) deep fascia.

Neural tissue is formed from _________. a) ectoderm b) mesoderm c) endoderm d) A and C e) A, B, and C

...a) ectoderm

Which type of tissue comprises the inner lining of blood vessels? a) endothelium b) mesothelium c) stratified epithelium d) columnar epithelium e) simple squamous epithelium

...a) endothelium

All complex glands form as _______ cells grow into underlying connective tissue. a) epithelial b) nervous c) muscle d) connective tissue e) all of the above

...a) epithelial

Membranes are organs formed by the combination of which tissues? a) epithelial and connective b) epithelial and muscle c) connective and muscle d) connective and neural e) muscle and neural

...a) epithelial and connective

Which of the following is the primary tissue type that contracts? a) muscle tissue b) neural tissue c) epithelial tissue d) germinative tissue e) connective tissue

...a) muscle tissue

Muscle tissue is unique in its ability to a) produce powerful contractions. b) repair itself after damage. c) use ATP as an energy source. d) do both B and C. e) do none of the above.

...a) produce powerful contractions.

Neurons contain all of the following features except a) the ability to divide. b) long processes called axons. c) many short dendrites. d) A and B. e) B and C.

...a) the ability to divide.

Which of the following describes the major function of serous membranes? a) They line body cavities that communicate with the exterior. b) Transudate (serous fluid) on their opposing surfaces reduce friction. c) Their parietal and visceral portions never touch. d) They are loosely attached to the body wall and to the organs they cover. e) Each consists of a mesothelium supported by dense connective tissue.

...b) Transudate (serous fluid) on their opposing surfaces reduce friction.

Most energy storage in the body is accomplished by which of the following cells? a) lymphocytes b) adipocytes c) melanocytes d) macrophages e) fibroblasts

...b) adipocytes

Unicellular exocrine glands are a) connected to a surface by ducts. b) also called goblet cells. c) mixed exocrine glands. d) arranged in a secretory sheet. e) none of the above.

...b) also called goblet cells.

Endocrine gland cells secrete into surrounding tissue fluid and _________. a) digestive passages b) blood vessels c) lymphatic vessels d) cardiac arteries e) the gall bladder

...b) blood vessels

Cell divisions, during _______, produce a hollow ball of cells. a) blastocyst b) cleavage c) trophoblast d) cytokinesis e) A and B

...b) cleavage

A ______________ gland does not have a duct. a) exocrine b) endocrine c) sebaceous d) apocrine e) gastric

...b) endocrine

Stereocilia are described by which of the following? a) manufactured by the Golgi apparatus b) present on receptor cells of the inner ear c) present in the epithelium of the female reproductive tract d) very short microvilli e) all of the above

...b) present on receptor cells of the inner ear

Which type of epithelium is present where mechanical stresses are severe? a) columnar epithelium b) stratified squamous epithelium c) cuboidal epithelium d) endothelium e) simple epithelium

...b) stratified squamous epithelium

Which of the following exclusively describes stratified epithelia? a) They consist of a single cell layer. b) They always have a free surface exposed to some inner chamber or passageway. c) They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress. d) They are avascular. e) None of the answers are correct.

...c) They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress.

Muscle tissue types include all of the following except a) skeletal muscle. b) cardiac muscle. c) crenulated muscle. d) smooth muscle. e) all of the above.

...c) crenulated muscle.

Which membrane is thick, relatively waterproof, and usually dry? a) subserous fascia b) synovial membrane c) cutaneous membrane d) deep fascia e) hypodermis

...c) cutaneous membrane

Choose the list of connective tissues that is inaccurate. a) areolar tissue, tendon, bone, cartilage b) tendon, blood, lymph, reticular tissue c) elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage, skin d) hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, bone e) adipose tissue, tendon, blood, lymph, bone

...c) elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage, skin

Monocytes that leave the bloodstream and wander rapidly through connective tissues to engulf pathogens are known as a) adipocytes. b) mast cells. c) free macrophages. d) microphages. e) lymphocytes.

...c) free macrophages.

The wet membrane that covers cavities open to the external surface of the body is called the a) synovial membrane. b) superficial fascia. c) mucous membrane. d) cutaneous membrane. e) sarcolemma.

...c) mucous membrane.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue? a) cells have many, irregularly shaped nuclei b) can replace cells and regenerate after an injury c) composed of small cells with branching ends d) it is the only nonstriated muscle tissue e) contracts with or without nervous stimulation

...e) contracts with or without nervous stimulation

Loose connective tissue does not have a) fixed and wandering cells. b) resilient elastic fibers. c) a viscous ground substance. d) an open framework. e) parallel, packed fibers.

...e) parallel, packed fibers.

What type of epithelium lines protected regions where rapid gas exchange occurs, such as the lung alveoli? a) pseudostratified columnar b) stratified cuboidal c) simple columnar d) transitional e) simple squamous

...e) simple squamous

Through the process of cell differentiation, a) each cell becomes capable of performing all vital functions. b) cells in nearby locations become unable to work together. c) each cell develops a characteristic set of structural features. d) each cell becomes able to change its function throughout its life cycle. e) none of the above happens.

c) each cell develops a characteristic set of structural features.

Hormones are examples of __________ secretion. a) merocrine b) apocrine c) endocrine d) exocrine e) holocrine

c) endocrine

Nervous tissue is not characterized by a) extremely long cells. b) cells with branching processes. c) rapidly dividing neurons throughout life. d) neuroglia with varied functions. e) the ability to transmit electrical impulses.

c) rapidly dividing neurons throughout life.

The presence of large numbers of microvilli on the exposed surfaces of epithelial cells indicates that a) these cells are probably located along portions of the digestive and urinary tracts. b) this is the area where absorption and secretion take place. c) these cells are transportation specialists. d) all of the above are true. e) A and B only are true.

d) all of the above are true.