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The subcutaneous layer consists of

areolar and adipose tissues.

Which of the following conditions is the most common form of skin cancer?

basal cell carciroma

Which of these is NOT found in connective tissue?

basement membrane

In which of these tissues are lamellae and trabeculae found?

bone

Which of these tissues has cells located in lacunae?

bone and cartilage

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue?

bone tissue

All these characteristics correctly describe epithelial cell Except

capillaries penetrate the basement membrane to provide a good blood supply

Which tissue possesses all of the following characteristics? 1. cells cylindrical in shape 2. striated 3. usually one nucleus per cell 4.often branched and connected by intercalated disks

cardiac muscle

Which of the following is a connective tissue with a solid matrix?

cartilage

In nerve cells, the __________ contains the nucleus and is the site of general cell functions.

cell body

The most diverse tissues of the body are

connective tissue

arrector pili muscle

contract in response to frightening situations

Which of these events occur as a result of a decrease in body temperature?

contraction of arrector pili muscle

Which of the following consists of stratified squamous epithelial tissue, areolar tissue, and dense irregular connective tissue?

cutaneus membrane

Identify the type of connective tissue that strengthens and supports areas subjected to stresses from many directions.

dense irregular connective tissue

The dermis is composed largely of

dense irregular connective tissue

The highly vascular layer of the skin, which provides thermoregulation via changing blood flow, is the

dermis

In which of these locations is dense irregular collagenous connective tissue found?

dermis of the skin

Damaged skin cells are usually shed in sheets because the cells are held together by

desmosomes

When the body is overheated, the skin responds by

dilating blood vessels

thick skin

does not produce hair

Glands that produce hormones are

endocrine glands

Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

epidermis

The tissue type in the body that lines internal passageways is ________ tissue.

epithelial

Which of the following is one of the four main types of tissue?

epithelial

Which of the following accounts for most of the volume of connective tissues?

extracellular matrix

Which of the following cartilage types has little ground substance and has a matrix dominated by collagen fibers?

fibrocartilage

During the regeneration process of the skin after an injury, what is the combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and an extensive capillary network called?

granulation tissue

Hair is formed from epithelial cells in the

hair matrix

As a result of aging, the skin

has decreased blood flow

Which of these cell connections attach epithelial cells to the basement membrane?

hemidesmosomes

Which of the following is a type of secretion in which cells become packed with secretions and then burst apart and die?

holocrine

The most common type of cartilage is

hyaline

This layer contains loose connective tissue and has about half of the body's stored fat

hypodermis

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane (from superficial to deep)?

hypodermis, dermis, epidermis

Which of the following is the function of the combination of epidermal ridges and dermal papillae?

increase surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis

"Pattern Baldness"

involves the hormone testosterone

Most of the cells of the epidermis are

keratinocytes

Simple squamous epithelium would be found

lining of blood vessels

A simple cuboidal epithelium would be found

lining of kidney tubules

The connective tissue that forms "packing" around organs and attaches the skin to underlying structures is

loose(areolar)

The function of the secretion of a sebaceous gland is

lubrication

Which cells of connective tissue proper release chemicals that mobilize the immune system?

macrophages

Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in

monitoring sensory receptors in the dermis.

Which of the following may occur with aging?

more fragile connective tissue

Striae occur as a result of

overstretching the dermis

Concerning skin color, which of these statements is correctly matched?

pale skin=shock

The epidermis is nourished by diffusion from capillaries in the

papillary layer of the dermis

the specific layer that shapes the ridges for fingerprints and footprints in the

papillary layer of the dermis

Apocrine sweat glands

produce secretions that are metabolized by bacteria to produce odor

Which of the following is the function of hair associated with a nerve fiber?

provides an early-warning system that may help prevent injury

The type of epithelium found lining the trachea is

pseudostratified columnar

Tall, thin epithelial cells with only some cells reaching the free surface, but with all cells attached to the basement membrane are called

pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

The process of tissue repair where damaged tissue is replaced or repaired to restore normal function is called

regeneration

Functions of the skin include

regulating body temperature

The ________ layer of the dermis contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin, and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin.

reticular

This connective tissue is found in organs with an open meshwork of thin collagen fibers-the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. It facilitates diffusion and cell movements.

reticular connective tissue

Neuroglial cells are

supporting cells around the neurons

Mammary glands are modified

sweat glands

Membranes that consist primarily of areolar tissue and an incomplete layer of epithelial tissue are called ________ membranes.

synovial

Why is smooth muscle called by that name?

the actin and myosin filaments are not organized

One of the key features of epithelial tissue that differentiates it from the other three types of tissue is

the density of the tissue, with cells connected very closely.

Collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a specific function are

tissues

Epithelial cells that can stretch from a cuboidal or columnar shape to a squamous shape are called

transitional epithelium

A major function of the skin is protection from

ultraviolet light

Melanin serves to protect cells in the deeper layers of the epidermis from

ultraviolet radiation

A difference between mucous membranes and serous membranes is

whether the cavity is open to the exterior or not.

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

"goose bumps" are formed

Choose the correct order of the cell layers, or strata, in a section of thick skin, from the basement membrane toward the free surface (deep to superficial). 1. stratum lucidum 2. stratum basale 3. stratum corneum 4. stratum granulosum 5. stratum spinosum

2, 5, 4, 1, 3

Exocrine secretions are discharged onto some external or internal body surface through a

Duct

Which of these statements is true regarding keratinization?

Epithelial cells eventually die and produce an outer layer of cells

Tendons and ligaments would have a high concentration of ________ cells.

Fibroblast

A burn that destroys only the superficial cells of the epidermis, such as a mild sunburn, is classified as

First degree

Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

First degree

Which feature is true for muscle tissue?

Muscle cells contain actin and myosin filaments

Which statement is true about nervous tissue?

Not all nervous tissue is located within the brain and spinal cord.

Which connective tissue type provides insulation?

adipose tissue

Gap junctions A) are small protein channels between cells. B) can function to coordinate movements of cilia. C) allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells. D) are found in intercalated disks in cardiac muscle cells. E) all of these

all of these

Which of the following characteristics apply to hyaline cartilage? 1. more collagen than proteoglycans present 2. found in the trachea and bronchi 3. has many elastic fibers 4. appears glassy and translucent in the microscope 5. found between vertebrae

2. found in the trachea and bronchi 4. appears glassy and translucent in the microscope

Which type of burn is described by all of the following characteristics? 1.epidermis and dermis destroyed 2. initially painless 3. much scar tissue formed

3rd degree

Which statement is correct?

A hair shaft is made of varying densities and consistencies of keratin.

Which of these processes occurs because of the release of chemical mediators of inflammation from injured tissues? A) dilation of blood vessels B) stimulation of pain receptors C) increased permeability of blood vessels D) edema E) all of these

All of these

Milk production from mammary glands is an example of what type of secretion?

Apocrine

The glands that begin discharging a sticky, cloudy, and potentially odorous secretion at puberty are called ________ glands.

Apocrine

In nerve cells, processes that conduct action potentials away from the cell body are

Axons

All new growth in the length of the hair shaft occurs at

B

Why does damaged cartilage heal slowly?

Cartilage is avascular, so nutrients and other molecules must diffuse to the site of injury

The lipid in oil glands is released through which type of secretion?

Holocrine

Glands that secrete substances with no actual loss of cellular material are

Merocrine glands

The cell that accounts for almost half of the volume of blood is the

Red blood cells

Which glands of the skin possess all of the following characteristics? 1. secrete oily, white substance rich in lipids 2. open into a hair follicle 3. during secretion, lysis and death of secretory cells occurs

Sebaceous glands

As an adolescent looking at pimples on your face, you think about what they are. You decide that they are related to ________ on your skin.

Sebum

Which type of epithelium secretes enzymes and buffers in the pancreas and salivary glands?

Simple cuboidal

Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

Since it is vascularized, the hypodermis can absorb a lot of fluid.

Flattened cells on the surface of an epithelial tissue are characteristic of ________ epithelia.

Squamos

The ______ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells tightly connected by desmosomes.

Stratum corneum

Connective tissue structures that attach muscles to bone are called

Tendons

Which statement is true for merocrine sweat glands?

They are more numerous than apocrine sweat glands.

Which of the following is a correct statement about stratified epithelia?

They cover surfaces that are subjected to mechanical or chemical stress.

Cyanosis is a condition caused by

a decrease in blood oxygen

During regeneration, fibroblasts produce a dense network of collagen fibers known as ________ tissue.

scar

The 2 types of exocrine glands in the skin are:

sebaceous and sweat glands

_________ membranes line the pericardial, peritoneal, and pleural cavities.

serous

Which type of epithelium lines the stomach and intestinal tract?

simple columnar

The type of epithelium that is found in the exchange surfaces of the lungs is

simple squamos

Which of these tissue types does NOT contain collagen fibers?

skeletal muscle

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the

skin

Protective functions of the integumentary system include all of these EXCEPT

skin glands produce alkaline secretions that kill bacteria

The type(s) of muscle cell that has/have the ability to divide, and regenerate after injury, is/are ________ muscle(s).

smooth

Which tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels, and in digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive organs?

smooth muscle

Which of these parts of the body have the most merocrine sweat glands?

sole of feet and palms

If you were looking at connective tissue in the microscope, you would notice

space between the cells

A small amount of ultraviolet radiation is beneficial because it

stimulates vitamin D3 synthesis in the epidermis.

Functions of connective tissue include

storage of energy reserves

Which of the following is a term used to describe the number of layers of epithelial cells?

stratified

Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?

stratum basale

In which of these layers are melanocytes found?

stratum basale

the layer of the skin that is composed of dense connective tissue and has projections called papillae is the

stratum corneum


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