Quiz 2 (Chapters 4 & 5)

The cuticle is another name for the --------------- of the nail. A. eponychium B. fold C. bed D. lunula C. hyponychium

A. eponychium

Neural tissue is characterized by A. all the answers are correct B. cells with branching processes C. neuroglia with varied functions D. extremely long cells E. the ability to transmit electrical impulses

A. all the answers are correct

Which membrane is thick, relatively waterproof, and usually dry? A. cutaneous membrane B. hypodermis C. deep fascia D. subserous fascia E. synovial membrane

A. cutaneous membrane

Hormones are examples of ____ secretion. A. endocrine B. exocrine C. holocrine D. apocrine E. merocrine

A. endocrine

Features of smooth muscle tissue include A. having a single nucleus (usually) for each cell and regenerative capabilities B. multiple nuclei (usually) for each cell C. intercalated discs and multinucleated D. the ability to regenerate after injury E. its exclusive location in the heart

A. having a single nucleus (usually) for each cell and regenerative capabilities

The superficial fascia, also called the ________, is the layer of loose connective tissue that separates the skin from underlying tissues and organs. A. hypodermis B. reticular lamina C. cutaneous fascia D. intermuscular fascia E. dermis

A. hypodermis

In epithelial tissues A. it is avascular & there is little or no intercellular space between the cells B. the organelles and other cytoplasmic are evenly distributed between the exposed and attached surfaces of the epithelial cells C. cells obtain nutrients via blood vessels found in the tissues D. extracellular fluid or fibers separate the individual cells E. cells that are damaged or lost at the surface cannot be replaced

A. it is avascular & there is little or no intercellular space between the cells

Which of the following structures produce black, yellow-brown, or brown pigment in intracellular vesicles? A. melanocytes B. Ruffini corpuscles C. lamellated corpuscles D. tactile corpuscles

A. melanocytes

Although skeletal muscle fibers cannot divide, new muscle fibers can be produced through the division of , which are mesenchymal cells that persist in adult skeletal muscle. A. myosatellite cells B. osteocytes C. pacemaker cells D. periosteal stem cells

A. myosatellite cells

_____epithelia are quite rare; they are found lining the ducts of sweat glands and in larger ducts of some other exocrine glands, such as mammary glands. A. stratified cuboidal B. stratified squamous C. stratified columnar D. simple squamous E. simple cuboidal

A. stratified cuboidal

Merkel cells are found in which epidermal layer? A. stratum basale B. stratum corneum C. stratum spinosum D. stratum lucidum

A. stratum basale

The epidermis in a section of thin skin includes the following four layers. In what order do these occur, from the basal lamina to the superficial surface? A. stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum B. stratum spinosum, stratum basale, stratum corneum, stratum granulosum C. stratum basale, stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum D. stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum basale, stratum spinosum

A. stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum

Skin color is due to A. dermal blood supply B. All the answers are correct C. melanin and thickness of the stratum corneum D. carotene

B. All the answers are correct

Which of the following effects of aging causes the elderly to be at greater risk of overheating in warm environments? A. a decrease in melanocyte activity B. a decrease in glandular activity C. thinning of the epidermis of the skin D. a decrease in the number of Langerhans cells

B. a decrease in glandular activity

Merocrine sweat glands A. are most common in the axilla B. function in thermoregulation C. are the same as apocrine glands D. are usually attached to hair follicles

B. function in thermoregulation

The two groups of sweat glands in the skin are A. holocrine and endocrine B. merocrine and apocrine C. sebaceous and merocrine D. apocrine and endocrine

B. merocrine and apocrine

The most widely distributed type of sweat gland on the body is (the) A. ceruminous gland B. merocrine sweat gland C. myoepithelial gland D. apocrine sweat gland

B. merocrine sweat gland

Arrector pili consists of A. skeletal muscle B. smooth muscle C. adipocytes D. Loose connective tissue

B. smooth muscle

The epidermis is primarily composed of which type of epithelium? A. simple columnar B. stratified squamous C. simple squamous D. stratified cuboidal

B. stratified squamous

Which of the following exclusively describes stratified epithelia? A. they are avascular 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 consist of a single cell layer

C. They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress

The type of cartilage that is specialized to resist compression is A. hyaline cartilage B. osteocartilage C. fibrocartilage D. elastic cartilage

C. fibrocartilage

Which of the following cell types are wandering phagocytic cells found in the epidermis? A. mast cells B. neutrophils C. macrophages D. Langerhans (dendritic) cells

D. Langerhans (dendritic) cells

Exocrine glands, which secrete a watery solution that usually contains enzymes are called A. mucous glands B. mixed exocrine glands C. serous glands D. endocrine glands

C. serous glands

The tissue lining the small intestine of the digestive tract is called ________. A. simple squamous epithelium B. stratified squamous epithelium C. simple columnar epithelium D. stratified columnar epithelium

C. simple columnar epithelium

What type of epithelium makes up the endothelium of blood vessels? A. simple columnar B. stratified cuboidal C. simple squamous D. pseudostratified columnar E. transitional

C. simple squamous

Fine hairs covering the general surface of the body are A. heavily pigmented hairs B. intermediate hairs C. vellus hairs D. terminal hairs

C. vellus hairs

Specialized epithelial cells in the stratum basale, which release chemicals that stimulate sensory nerve endings, are called A. melanocytes B. keratinocytes C. Langerhans cells D. Merkel cells

D. Merkel cells

Tendons, aponeuroses, and ligaments are all composed of connective tissue, which contains tightly packed collagen fibers aligned parallel to applied forces. A. osseous B. cartilaginous C. areolar D. dense regular E. reticular

D. dense regular

A hypodermic needle would penetrate the skin in which order? A. epidermis, reticular layer of dermis, papillary layer of dermis B. papillary layer of dermis, reticular layer of dermis, epidermis C. reticular layer of dermis, papillary layer of dermis, epidermis D. epidermis, papillary layer of dermis, reticular layer of dermis

D. epidermis, papillary layer of dermis, reticular layer of dermis

Sebaceous glands are often associated with A. merocrine sweat glands B. apocrine sweat glands C. nails D. hair follicles

D. hair follicles

Merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following? A. simple branched alveolar B. simple tubular C. simple branched tubular D. simple coiled tubular E. simple alveolar

D. simple coiled tubular

Muscle tissue located in layers around the digestive tract is called A. crenulated muscle B. cardiac muscle C. skeletal muscle D. smooth muscle

D. smooth muscle

Which epidermal layer is not distinguishable in thin skin, and stains poorly in thick skin? A. stratum corneum B. stratum granulosum C. stratum spinosum D. stratum lucidum E. stratum basale

D. stratum lucidum

Wrinkles in the skin can be caused by A. increasing age B. the effects of ultraviolet radiation C. changes in levels of hormones D. distortion of the dermis during pregnancy or weight gain E. all the answers are correct

E. all the answers are correct

Mammary glands are anatomically related to ________. A. merocrine sweat glands B. sebaceous glands C. eccrine sweat glands D. sebaceous follicles E. apocrine sweat glands

E. apocrine sweat glands

Which of the following is characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue? A. contracts only with nervous stimulation B. also called striated voluntary muscle C. can replace cells and regenerate after an injury D. individual cells have many, irregularly shaped nuclei E. consists of a branching network of interconnected muscle cells

E. consists of a branching network of interconnected muscle cells

Synovial membranes A. are comprised of areolar tissue component called lamina propria and often lined by simple epithelia that perform absorptive or secretory functions B. cover the entire surface of the body and consist of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and an underlying layer of areolar connective tissue that is reinforced by a layer of dense connective tissue C. consist of a cellular layer complete with tight junctions between adjacent cells D. consist of extensive areas of areolar tissue bounded by a basal lamina E. contain "epithelial cells" derived from macrophages and fibroblasts of the adjacent connective tissue

E. contain "epithelial cells" derived from macrophages and fibroblasts of the adjacent connective tissue

____tissue provides a supporting framework, forming the stroma of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. A. multilocular adipose B. elastic C. dense irregular D. areolar E. reticular

E. reticular

The decrease in which of the following cells occurs with aging, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the immune system? A. Merkel cells B. Langerhans cells C. keratinocytes D. melanocytes

b. Langerhans cells

All of the following are characters and functions of connective tissue Except? A. protecting delicate organs B. transporting fluid and dissolved materials from one body region to another C. establishing a structural framework for the body D. supporting, surrounding, and interconnecting tissue types E. cells are packed together and it is avascular

possible C, not B