251 Wiley Practice Questions: Chapter 4

Which of the following statements is/are false?

serous membranes, such as the pericardium, line the thoracic cavity and cover the lungs

A tissue is a group of cells that usually have a common origin in the embryo and function together to carry out specialized activities.

true

Connexons allow ions and electrics impulses to travel from one cell to another.

true

In the tissue/ structure concept, tissues are analogous to the building materials that form anatomical parts.

true

Mast cells are found near blood vessels in connective tissue and release histamine to promote inflammation as a response to injury or infection.

true

Most epithelial and connective tissues in the body will repair if they receive proper nutrition and have a blood source.

true

Tight junctions can be found in the urinary bladder.

true

interstitial growth of cartilage refers to growth within the cartilage while appositional growth refers to growth at the outer surface.

true

Gap junctions are found in some muscle tissues, but not nervous tissue.

false

The integument has four structural layers each comprised of a different tissue.

false