A&P Chapter 4 Quiz Questions

These types of cell junctions anchor adjacent cells together and resist their separation during contractile activities. a) gap junctions and tight junctions b) adherens junctions and desmosomes c) desmosomes and gap junctions d) hemidesmosome and tight junctions e) tight junctions and hemidesmosomes

adherens junctions and desmosomes

Which of the following is abnormal joining of tissues resulting from the formation of scar tissue at a previous site of inflammation or surgical repair? a) articulations b) adhesions c) osteophytes d) cysts e) granulomas

adhesions

Which of the following types of fibers are commonly found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue? a) none of these answer choices are correct b) all of these answer choices are correct c) elastic d) collagen e) reticular

all of these answer choices are correct

The thin extracellular layer, consisting of the basal and reticular lamina, that anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue is called the a) gap junctions b) tunica adventitia c) basement membrane d) tight junction e) adherens junctions

basement membrane

Which of the following types of tissues is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body? a) cardiac muscle b) skeletal muscle c) intercalated cells d) myoblasts e) smooth muscle

cardiac muscle

Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue? a) tendons b) bone c) epidermis d) cartilage e) blood

epidermis

The pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs are composed of this type of connective tissue. a) adipose tissue b) dense irregular connective tissue c) fibrocartilage d) elastic cartilage e) reticular connective tissue

fibrocartilage

Functional classification of exocrine glands is based on a) how the gland synthesizes its secretory product b) all of these answer choices are correct c) how the gland release its secretory product d) size of the gland e) shape of the gland

how the gland release its secretory product

Which of the following is a polysaccharide commonly found in the ground substance of connective tissues? a) glycogen b) starch c) cholesterol d) melatonin e) hyaluronic acid

hyaluronic acid

In which of the following locations would you most likely find transitional epithelial cells? a) on the surface of the heart b) lining of the esophagus c) covering skull bones d) outer layer of skin e) lining of the urinary bladder

lining of the urinary bladder

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line a part of the body are referred to as a) interstitium b) lymph c) serum d) membranes e) stroma

membranes

In which of the following types of membranes would you expect to find goblet cells? a) plasma membrane b) cutaneous membrane c) synovial membrane d) serous membrane e) mucous membrane

mucous membrane

Which of the following types of glands are categorized by whether their ducts are branched or unbranched? a) unicellular endocrine glands b) unicellular exocrine glands c) multicellular endocrine glands d) all of these answer choices are correct e) multicellular exocrine glads

multicellular exocrine glands

Which of the following types of cells are considered excitable cells because they are able to produce electrical signals? a) myofibers and neurons b) neuroglial cells and neurons c) neurons and epithelial cells d) myofibers and connective tissue cells e) neuroglial cells and myofibers

myofibers and neurons

The two principal types of cells found in nervous tissues are a) neuroglial cells and myofibers b) neurons and somites c) neuroglial cells and neurons d) neurons and dendritic cells e) neurons and mast cells

neuroglial cells and neurons

Spongy bone tissue lacks a) osteons b) lamellae c) canaliculi d) lacunae e) osteocytes

osteons

The extracellular matrix of blood tissue consists of a) red blood cells b) plasma c) albumin d) white blood cells e) lymph

plasma

This type of membrane lines a body cavity that does not open directly to the exterior and the organs contained in that body cavity a) basement membrane b) synovial membrane c) mucous membrane e) serous membrane

serous membrane

This type of epithelial tissue lines the fallopian tubes, uterus and some bronchioles of the respiratory tract. a) stratified cuboidal epithelium b) transitional epithelium c) stratified columnar epithelium d) simple columnar epithelium e) simple cuboidal epithelium

simple columnar epithelium

This type of epithelial tissue is found lining the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. a) simple cuboidal epithelium b) simple columnar epithelium c) simple squamous epithelium d) stratified squamous epithelium e) stratified cuboidal epithelium

simple squamous epithelium

Immature, undifferentiated cells that can divide to replace lost of damaged cells are called a) granulocytes b) fibrotic cells c) stem cells d) agranulocytes e) parenchymal cells

stem cells

This type of epithelial tissue forms the most superficial layer of the skin. a) stratified squamous epithelium b) simple squamous epithelium c) simple columnar epithelium d) simple cuboidal epithelium e) stratified cuboidal epithelium

stratified squamous epithelium

Reticular fibers in soft organs like the spleen and liver form a supporting framework called the a) matrix b) glycosaminoglycans c) stroma d) basement membrane e) ground substance

stroma

which of the following is a location where adipose tissue is commonly found? a) subcutaneous layer deep to the skin b) in the cartilage found in joints c) inside the ear canal d) surrounding the brain e) lining the chambers of the heart

subcutaneous layer deep to the skin