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