Anatomy and Physiology Connective Tissues

Which is a function of the tissue shown in diagram A? heat production pumping of blood propulsion of food contraction of bladder conduct nerve impulses to muscle fibers

Heat production

This type of exocrine gland accumulates its secretory product in the cytosol of its cells until the cell ruptures and becomes part of the secretory product.

Holocrine

In which of the following types of membranes would you expect to find goblet cells? Mucous membrane Serous membrane Cutaneous membrane Synovial membrane Plasma membrane

Mucous membrane

Which of the following types of glands are categorized by whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?

Multicellular exocrine glands

Which of the following is not one of the main tissue types found in the human body? Epithelial Connective Myocardial Muscle Nervous

Myocardial

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows a muscle tissue that is under involuntary control? 1. A 2. B 3. C 1 only 2 only 3 only 1 and 2 1 and 3

1 and 3

Which of the following figures shows tissue that is found in tendons and ligaments?

E

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows a stratified cuboidal epithelium? B C D E F

E

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue found lining the upper respiratory tract and whose functions include moving mucus and other substances by ciliary action?

E

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines the epididymis?

E

Simple tubular exocrine glands have...

A straight tubular secretory portion attached to a single unbranched duct.

In the diagram shown below, where is the apical surface of the epithelial cell? A B C D E

A

In the diagram shown below, which cellular junction is a tight junction?

A

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows areolar connective tissue? A B C D E

A

Which of the following figures shows tissue found along the developing bones of the embryo?

A

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows the type of epithelial tissue found lining lymphatic vessels?

A

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows the type of epithelial tissue whose functions include filtration, diffusion, osmosis, and secretion in serous membranes?

A

Electrical signals called _____ travel along the plasma membrane of a neuron and stimulate the release of chemicals called _____ that are then used to communicate with other cells. action potentials; neurotransmitters action potentials; hormones action potentials; cytokines threshold potentials; cytokines threshold potentials; neurotransmitters

Action potentials; neurotransmitters

These types of cell junctions anchor adjacent cells together and resist their separation during contractile activities. tight junctions and hemidesmosomes gap junctions and tight junctions adherens junctions and desmosomes desmosomes and gap junctions hemidesmosome and tight junctions

Adherens junctions and desmosomes

Which of the following is an abnormal joining of tissues resulting from the formation of scar tissue at a previous site of inflammation or surgical repair? Adhesions Articulations Cysts Granulomas Osteophytes

Adhesions

Epithelial tissue is used as a covering of body surfaces. is used as a lining of body cavities and hollow organs. is used to form glands. usually has a free surface that interacts with external environment. All of these answer choices are correct.

All of these answer choices are correct

Which of the following is classified as loose connective tissue? Blood Spongy bone Areolar connective tissue Elastic connective tissue Hyaline cartilage

Areolar connective tissue

Which of the following is a term used to describe a decrease in the size of cells within a tissue or organ that ultimately results in reduction in the overall size of the tissue or organ? Atrophy Hyperplasia Hypertrophy Adhesion Anorexia

Atrophy

Which of the following figures shows tissue whose functions are secretion and absorption?

B

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines the kidney tubules?

B

The thin extracellular layer, consisting of the basal and reticular lamina, that anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue is called the (Points : 1) basement membrane. tunica adventitia. tight junction. adherens junctions. gap junctions.

Basement membrane

In the diagram shown below, where is the basal surface of the epithelial cell?

C

In the diagram shown below, which cell junction is a desmosome?

C

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows cardiac muscle? A B C All of these answer choices are correct. None of these answer choices are correct.

C

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows reticular connective tissue?

C

Which of the following figures shows tissue found in yellow bone marrow?

C

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows a simple columnar epithelium? A B C D E

C

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines the uterinetubes?

C

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows a type of epithelial tissue whose functions include movement of mucus over their apical surface by ciliary action?

C & E

Which of the following types of tissues is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body? skeletal muscle smooth muscle cardiac muscle intercalated cells myoblasts

Cardiac muscle

Which is a function of the tissue shown in diagram D? heat production pumping of blood propulsion of food contraction of bladder conduct nerve impulses to muscle fibers

Conduct nerve impulses to muscle fibers

In the diagram shown below, which of the indicated structures is composed of basal lamina and reticular lamina? A B C D E

D

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows dense regular connective tissue?

D

Which diagram in the figure below represents a simple acinar exocrine gland?

D

Which of the following figures shows tissue found in lymph nodes?

D

Which of the light micrographs in the figure below shows a pseudostratified columnar epithelium? A B C D E

D

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines the vagina?

D

Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue? Bone Blood Cartilage Tendons Epidermis

Epidermis

Which diagram in the figure below represents a compound tubular exocrine gland?

F

Which of the following figures shows tissue that is found in the trachea?

F

The pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs are composed of which type of connective tissue? Adipose tissue Elastic cartilage Fibrocartilage Dense irregular connective tissue Reticular connective tissue

Fibrocartilage

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows the type of cartilage that is most abundant in the human body? E F G H I

G

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue found lining the large excretory ducts of esophageal gland and whose functions include protection and secretion?

G

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines part of the conjunctiva of the eye?

G

Mucus-secreting cells found distributed among the simple columnar epithelial linings of the gastrointestinal and respiratory system are called...

Goblet cells

Which component of connective tissue is found between the cells and fibers, and functions to support and bind cells in the tissue together? Matrix Formed elements Ground substance Basement membrane Plasma membrane

Ground substance

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows fibrocartilage? E F G H I

H

Which of the diagrams in the figure below represents a compound tubuloacinar exocrine gland?

H

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder walls?

H

Which of the light micrographs in the following figure shows the type of epithelial tissue whose structure allows it to be stretched or distended?

H

Functional classification of exocrine glands is based on shape of the gland. size of the gland. how the gland release its secretory product. how the gland synthesizes its secretory product. All of these answer choices are correct.

How the gland releases its secretory product

Which of the following is a polysaccharide commonly found in the ground substance of connective tissues? Hyaluronic acid Melatonin Cholesterol Glycogen Starch

Hyaluronic acid

Which of the following is a term used to describe an increase in the size of a tissue that is the result of an increase in the size, not number, of cells in that tissue? Atrophy Hyperplasia Hypertrophy Anaplasia Adhesion

Hypertrophy

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows the type of connective tissue that contains the Hardest matrix of all connective tissues? J I G B D

I

In the figure shown, which light micrograph shows blood? J I H G F

J

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of epithelial tissues? Cells are tightly packed together. Large amount of extracellular matrix. Contains no blood vessels within tissue. Found on the exposed surfaces of the body. Line the inside of blood vessels.

Large amounts of extracellular matrix

In which of the following locations would you most likely find transitional epithelial cells? Lining of the esophagus Outer layer of skin Lining of the urinary bladder On the surface of the heart Covering skull bones

Lining of the urinary bladder

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line a part of the body are referred to as...

Membranes

Which following types of cells are considered excitable cells because they are able to produce electrical signals? neuroglial cells and myofibers myofibers and connective tissue cells neuroglial cells and neurons neurons and epithelial cells myofibers and neurons

Myofibers and neurons

The two principal types of cells found in nervous tissues are neuroglial cells and neurons. neurons and mast cells. neurons and dendritic cells. neuroglial cells and myofibers. neurons and somites.

Neuroglial cells and neurons

What is the basic structural unit of compact bone tissue? osteon stroma lamellae chromosome lacunae

Osteon

Spongy bone tissue lacks lamellae. lacunae. osteocytes. osteons. canaliculi.

Osteons

The extracellular matrix of blood tissue consists of red blood cells. white blood cells. plasma. lymph. albumin.

Plasma

The extracellular matrix of connective tissue consists of enzymes and membranous organelles. plasma membranes and ground substance. keratinized cells and protein fibers. calcified crystals of minerals and enzymes. protein fibers and ground substance.

Protein fibers and ground substance

The main function of dense regular connective tissues is storing minerals for later use. forming stroma of soft organs. reducing heat loss from the body surface. providing strong attachment between structures like muscle and bones. providing elasticity to stretchable organs.

Providing strong attachment between structures like muscle and bones

Which type of membrane lines a body cavity that does not open directly to the exterior and the organs contained in that body cavity? Cutaneous membrane Serous membrane Mucous membrane Basement membrane Synovial membrane

Serous membrane

This type of multicellular exocrine gland has a branched rounded secretory part attached to a single unbranched duct and is found mainly in sebaceous glands.

Simple branched acinar gland

This type of epithelial tissue lines the fallopian tubes, uterus, and some bronchioles of the respiratory tract.

Simple columnar epithelium

Which type of epithelial tissue is found lining the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels? Simple squamous epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Stratified cuboidal epithelium Simple columnar epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium

Which of the following types of tissues contains multinucleated cells whose movements are under voluntary control? skeletal muscle smooth muscle cardiac muscle transitional epithelium areolar tissue

Skeletal Muscle

Which of the following types of tissues is made up of small spindle-shaped cells and is commonly found in the walls of hollow organs? skeletal muscle smooth muscle cardiac muscle transitional epithelium areolar tissue

Smooth muscle

Immature, undifferentiated cells that can divide to replace lost or damaged cells are called stem cells. parenchymal cells. fibrotic cells. granulocytes. agranulocytes.

Stem cells

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the ducts of sweat glands and esophageal glands? Simple squamous epithelium Pseudostratified columnar epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Stratified cuboidal epithelium Transitional epithelium

Stratified cuboidal epithelium

Which type of epithelial tissue forms the most superficial layer of the skin? Simple squamous epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Stratified cuboidal epithelium Simple columnar epithelium

Stratified squamous epithelium

Reticular fibers in soft organs like the spleen and liver form a supporting framework called the matrix. ground substance. basement membrane. stroma. glycosaminoglycans.

Stroma

Which of the following is a location where adipose tissue is commonly found? Subcutaneous layer deep to the skin Lining the chambers of the heart Surrounding the brain Inside the ear canal In the cartilage found in joints

Subcutaneous layer deep to the skin

Which substance is secreted by the gland shown?

Sweat

Which of the following types of membranes found in the human body does NOT contain epithelial tissue?

Synovial membrane