Chapter 5 Questions - Histology

These are features that fibrous connective tissues have in common except: - Very conspicuous fibers. - The presence of fibroblasts. - The presence of collagen. - Ground substance with a gelatinous to rubbery consistency. - A calcified matrix.

- A calcified matrix.

A biology student accidentally loses the labels of two prepared slides. One is a slide of an intestine, the other of an esophagus. You volunteer to help the student sort them out. How would you decide which slide is which? - Because animal intestine is modified for absorption, you would look for a slide that shows a single layer of epithelium lining the cavity. - The cells from the intestine would be cuboidal or columnar and would probably have microvilli on the surface to increase surface area. - Because the esophagus receives undigested food, it would have a stratified epithelium consisting of squamous cells to protect it. - All of the above - None of the above

- All of the above

The membrane that lines digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts consists of - Simple squamous epithelium and dense irregular connective tissue. - Areolar and dense irregular connective tissue. - Epithelium and lamina propria. - Areolar tissue and lamina propria. - Simple squamous epithelium and areolar tissue.

- Areolar tissue and lamina propria.

A biology student accidentally loses the labels of two prepared slides she is studying. One is a slide of an intestine, the other of an esophagus. You volunteer to help her sort them out. How would you decide which slide is which? - Because animal intestine is modified for absorption, you would look for a slide that shows a single layer of epithelium lining the cavity. - Intestinal cells would be columnar and would probably have microvilli on the surface to increase surface area. - Because the esophagus receives undigested food, it would have a stratified epithelium consisting of squamous cells to protect it. - All of the above.

- Because animal intestine is modified for absorption, you would look for a slide that shows a single layer of epithelium lining the cavity.

Macrophages __________________ in the healing of a skin wound. - Release histamine to increase blood flow to the area. - Produce and secrete collagenous fibers. - Phagocytize and digest tissue debris. - Stimulate epithelial cells to multiply. - Make capillaries more permeable allowing white blood cells to migrate into the area.

- Phagocytize and digest tissue debris.

Tissue changes with age include all of the following, except - Decreased ability to repair damage. - Less efficient tissue maintenance. - Thinner epithelia. - Proliferation of epidermal cells. - More fragile connective tissues.

- Proliferation of epidermal cells.

_________Epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas _____________epithelium is rare. - Simple columnar; stratified columnar. - Stratified squamous; stratified columnar. - Pseudostratified; stratified squamous. - Simple cuboidal; stratified squamous. - Stratified squamous; simple squamous.

- Stratified squamous; stratified columnar.

All of the following are true of neurons, except that - They are a specialized type of connective tissue. - They are composed of a soma and nerve fibers. - They conduct a nervous impulse. - They are separated from one another by synapses. - When mature, they lose the ability to divide.

- They are a specialized type of connective tissue.

The _______ gives rise to the _____. - mesoderm; digestive glands - endoderm; muscular system and skeletal system - ectoderm; nervous system and epidermis - endoderm; mesoderm - mesoderm; endoderm

- ectoderm; nervous system and epidermis

Which is likely to heal faster, a bone injury or a cartilage injury? -Bone injuries heal faster because of the direct blood supply via canaliculi. -Cartilage injuries heal faster because of the direct blood -Both injuries heal at the same rate.

-Bone injuries heal faster because of the direct blood supply via canaliculi.

Unlike cartilage, bone -Is very vascular. -Is a connective tissue. -Have cells that are located in spaces called lacunae. -Has a two-layered outer covering. -Has a matrix that contains collagen.

-Is very vascular.

The red color and heat associated with inflamed tissue is the result of -The release of heparin from injured cells. -Increased numbers of white cells in the injured area. -Loss of blood from the injured tissue. -Local vasodilation. -Increased numbers of bacteria in the area of a wound.

-Local vasodilation.

Epithelium is connected to underlying connective tissue by Interfacial canals. Proteoglycan. A basement membrane. Intercalated discs.

A basement membrane.

Analysis of a glandular secretion indicates that it contains some DNA, RNA, and membrane components such as phospholipids. What kind of secretion is this and why? A holocrine type of secretion. Apocrine type of secretion Eccrine type of secretion A and b A and C

A holocrine type of secretion.

Analysis of a glandular secretion indicates that it contains some DNA, RNA, and membrane components such as phospholipids. What kind of secretion is this and why? A holocrine type of secretion. Apocrine type of secretion. Eccrine type of secretion.

A holocrine type of secretion.

The basement membrane is found between A) Epithelium and connective tissue. B) Epithelium and intracellular material. C) Epithelium and extracellular material. D) Interstitial fluid and extracellular fluid.

A) Epithelium and connective tissue.

Cells are multinucleated A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells C. Smooth muscle cells. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.

A. Skeletal muscle cells.

Cells that store fat are called Fibroblasts. Adipocytes. Melanocytes. Fixed macrophages. Mast cells.

Adipocytes.

New triglycerides are constantly synthesized and stored, and others are hydrolyzed and released into circulation mostly from cells in Blood. Fibrous connective tissue. Adipose tissue. Reticular tissue. Transitional tissue.

Adipose tissue.

White fat is found in ________, while bone fat is found in ________. Adults; infants. Adults; adolescents. Infants; adults. Adults; the elderly. Adults; adults.

Adults; infants.

Characteristics of epithelia include Regeneration. Polarity. Attachment. Avascularity. All of the above.

All of the above.

Each of the following is an example of dense connective tissue, except Areolar tissue. Aponeuroses. Tendons. Ligaments. Elastic tissue.

Areolar tissue.

___ exhibits a lot of apparently empty space and is found in many serous membranes. Blood. Areolar tissue. Osseous tissue. Dense irregular connective tissue. Adipose tissue.

Areolar tissue.

Damaged cartilage heals slowly because: A. chondrocytes cannot be replaced if killed B. cartilage is avascular so nutrients and other molecules must diffuse to the site of injury C. chondrocytes divide slowly, delaying the healing process A and B B and C

B and C

An epithelium with all cells tall and narrow and with every cell touching the basement membrane is called ________________ A) Stratified squamous. B) Simple columnar. C) Stratified cuboidal. E) Simple cuboidal. D) Pseudostratified columnar.

B) Simple columnar.

Cells form branching structures A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells Both A and B. Neither A nor B.

B. Cardiac muscle cells

Cells form intercalated discs A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells Both A and B. Neither A nor B.

B. Cardiac muscle cells

Which of the following is found in Pseudostratified epithelial? Basement Membrane Blood vessels A free basal surface Lots of extracellular matrix. microvilli

Basement Membrane

__________ is found in the heart, and one of its functions is to _____________. - Dense irregular connective tissue; allow for heart contraction and relaxation - Adipose tissue; store energy for the heart. - Reticular tissue; provide support to the heart. - Simple cuboidal epithelium; line the heart chambers. - Blood; transport nutrients to the tissues.

Blood; transport nutrients to the tissues.

Which is likely to heal faster, a bone injury or a cartilage injury? Bone injuries Cartilage injuries. Both injuries heal at the same rate.

Bone injuries

Osseous tissue is also called Bone. Fat. Cellulite. Cartilage. Ligament.

Bone.

Cells are striated A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells C. Smooth muscle cells. Both A and B. Neither A nor B.

Both A and B.

Involuntary muscle cells A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells C. Smooth muscle cells. Both A and B. D. Both B and C.

Both B and C.

________ and ________ are two types of desmosomes. CAMS; proteoglycans. Lumen; button. Gap; CAMS. Button desmosomes; hemidesmosomes. Tight; gap.

Button desmosomes; hemidesmosomes.

Intercalated discs are characteristic of Smooth muscle tissue. Skeletal muscle tissue. Cardiac muscle tissue. Epithelial tissue. Connective tissue.

Cardiac muscle tissue.

Intercalated disks are found in: Cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle. Cardiac and smooth muscle tissue. Skeletal and smooth muscle tissue.

Cardiac muscle.

Chondroitin sulfate is found in the matrix of Areolar tissue. Cartilage. Adipose tissue. Elastic connective tissue. Epithelial tissue.

Cartilage.

________ glands are found in external ear canal and produce earwax. Eccrine Apocrine Ceruminous Mammary Sudoriferous

Ceruminous

_______ secrete the rubbery matrix of cartilage, whereas _________ produce the fibers and ground substance that form the matrix of fibrous connective tissue. Chondroblasts; plasma cells. Mast cells; fibroblasts. Osteocytes; chondroblasts. Chondroblasts; fibroblasts. Adipocytes; plasma cells.

Chondroblasts; fibroblasts.

The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is Fibrin. Collagen. Myosin. Actin. Elastin.

Collagen

____ fibers are large tough white fibers found in tendons, ligament and deep layers of the skin. Collagen Elastic reticular

Collagen

The three basic types of fibers in connective tissue are Loose, dense, and irregular. Collagen, reticular, and elastic. Cartilage, bone, and collagen. Tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments. Polar, cellular, and permeable.

Collagen, reticular, and elastic.

All these substances account for the gelatinous consistency of connective tissue ground substance except Glycosaminoglycans. Proteoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate. Hyaluronic acid. Collagen.

Collagen.

Which type of tissue provides structural support for other tissues? Muscle tissue. Endothelial tissue. Connective tissue. Neural tissue. Epithelial tissue.

Connective tissue.

Membranes have an epithelium that is stratified and supported by dense connective tissue. Synovial Serous Cutaneous Mucous

Cutaneous

Tendons are; Dense connective tissue. Loose connective tissue. Adipose tissue. Areolar tissue. Osseous tissue.

Dense connective tissue.

The type of tissue that has a matrix that consists of rows of fibroblasts that manufacture collagen fibers is: Dense connective tissue. Loose connective tissue. Adipose tissue. Areolar tissue. Osseous tissue.

Dense connective tissue.

Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are Ligaments. Areolar tissue. Tendons. Aponeuroses. Dense irregular connective tissues.

Dense irregular connective tissues.

Fibroblasts and protein fibers are associated with both - Dense regular and dense irregular connective tissues. - Plasma and formed elements. - Elastic cartilage and hyaline cartilage. - Spongy bone and compact (dense) bone. - Adipose tissue and reticular tissue.

Dense regular and dense irregular connective tissues.

_______ Tissue is highly vascular, whereas _______________ is not. Epithelial; cartilage. Muscular; osseous tissue. Dense regular connective; dense irregular connective tissue. Areolar; cartilage. Nervous; osseous tissue.

Dense regular connective; dense irregular connective tissue.

Dead skin cells are shed in thick sheets because they are held together by a thin layer of proteoglycan reinforced by intermediate filaments. Such strong intercellular connections are Desmosomes. Intermediate junctions. Gap junctions. Tight junctions. Junctional complexes.

Desmosomes.

The shape of a person's external ear is given by Dense regular connective tissue. Dense irregular connective tissue. Elastic cartilage. Fibrocartilage. Ligaments.

Elastic cartilage.

The protein that permits stretching and recoiling of the skin is Elastin. Melanin. Collagen. Carotene. Keratin.

Elastin.

Glands that secrete hormones into the blood or tissue fluids are Merocrine glands. Mixed glands. Exocrine glands. Holocrine glands. Endocrine glands.

Endocrine glands.

__________ secrete __________________ into __________________. Goblet cells; mucus; the blood. Endocrine glands; hormones; ducts. Exocrine glands; hormones; ducts. Endocrine glands; hormones; the blood. Exocrine glands; mucus; the blood.

Endocrine glands; hormones; the blood.

Examination of a tissue sample reveals groups of cells united by junctional complexes and interlocking membranes. The cells have one free surface and lack blood vessels. The tissue is most likely ________ tissue. Muscle. Adipose. Epithelial. Connective. Neural.

Epithelial

The basement membrane is found between: Muscle and nervous tissue. Muscle and connective tissue. Nervous and connective tissue. Epithelial and connective tissue. Epithelial and nervous tissue.

Epithelial and connective tissue.

Which tissue has a free surface exposed to the internal or external environment? Contractive tissue. Neural tissue. Epithelial tissue. Connective tissue. Muscle tissue.

Epithelial tissue.

___ lines body cavities covers body surface, and forms the lining of many organs. Interstitial tissue. Muscle tissue. Adipose tissue. Epithelial tissue. Nervous tissue.

Epithelial tissue.

Close examination of an organ reveals a lining of several layers of cells. The layers do not contain any blood vessels and one surface of the cells is open to the internal cavity of the organ. This tissue is probably Connective tissue. Muscle tissue. Neural tissue. Fat tissue. Epithelium.

Epithelium.

The Pap test is a procedure utilizing Physiology. Histology. Exfoliative cytology. Anatomy. Embryology.

Exfoliative cytology.

Cells that are specialized for secretion - Have a free surface that is flat. - Exhibit polarity. - Do not have a nucleus. - Are only found in the digestive system. - Are usually large.

Exhibit polarity.

The fibrous components of connective tissue are produced by Melanocytes. Fibroblasts. Mast cells. Adipocytes. Macrophages.

Fibroblasts.

The replacement of damaged tissue with scar tissue is called necrosis. apoptosis. gangrene. Regeneration. Fibrosis.

Fibrosis.

All of the following are primary tissue types except Connective. Fibrous. Nervous. Epithelial. Muscular.

Fibrous.

Two classes of macrophages include - Microphages and adipocytes. - Fixed macrophages and free macrophages. - Mast cells and basophils. - Mesenchymal cells and melanocytes. - Neutrophils and eosinophils.

Fixed macrophages and free macrophages.

A type of junction common in cardiac and smooth muscle tissues is the Desmosomes Hemidesmosomes Tight junction Gap junction

Gap junction

______ Cells in simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelia produce protective mucous coatings over the mucous membranes. Basement membrane. Simple. Basal. Keratinized. Goblet.

Goblet

The only example of unicellular exocrine glands is Mammary glands. Sebaceous cells. Goblet cells. Sweat glands. Serous cells.

Goblet cells.

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect in elastin fibers. People with this syndrome Have hyperextensible joints. A small cranium. Elastic bones. Stronger bones. Viscous blood.

Have hyperextensible joints.

Endothelium is the linings of the Mouth. Large intestine. Heart and blood vessels. Kidneys. Urinary bladder.

Heart and blood vessels.

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities, such as - Helping to transfer charges in the nervous system. - Holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance. - Giving bone its brittle, inorganic structure. - Providing the major structural support of tendons and ligaments. - Acting as an energy reserve for muscle contraction.

Holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance.

The most common type of cartilage is ________ cartilage. Hyaline. Osseous. Fibrous. Elastic. Ligamentous.

Hyaline

This type of connective tissue contains lacunae, a perichondrium, and is found in the larynx and trachea. Fibrocartilage Elastic tissue Elastic Cartilage Hyaline Cartilage Osseous tissue

Hyaline Cartilage

Which is a portion of the ribs Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Hyaline cartilage

These are all types of fibrous connective tissues except Reticular tissue. Hyaline cartilage. Dense regular connective tissue. Dense irregular connective tissue. Areolar tissue.

Hyaline cartilage.

In this type of tissue growth, cells increase in size instead of dividing Hyperplasia Hypertrophy Neoplasia Metaplasia Atrophy

Hypertrophy

After six months of lifting weights at the gym you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size. This increase in size is due to _______ of muscle cells. Hyperplasia. Neoplasia. Hypertrophy. Metaplasia. Atrophy.

Hypertrophy.

These features are common to all connective tissues except: - Most cells are not in direct contact with each other. - Interstitial fluid is so scarce that it is not visible with a light microscope. - Cells usually occupy less space than extracellular material. - Protein fibers are usually present in the ground substance. - Most of them are highly vascular.

Interstitial fluid is so scarce that it is not visible with a light microscope.

Stratified cuboidal epithelia would be found - Lining the stomach. - Lining kidney tubules. - Lining the ducts that drain sweat glands. - Lining the urinary bladder. - At the surface of the skin.

Lining the ducts that drain sweat glands.

Mucous membranes are Located in joint cavities. Covering the heart. Lining the stomach. Covering the brain. Lining the abdominal wall.

Lining the stomach.

A transitional epithelium would be found - Lining the ducts that drain sweat glands. - Lining the urinary bladder. - At the surface of the skin. - Lining kidney tubules. - Lining the stomach.

Lining the urinary bladder.

Cells that remove damaged cells or pathogens from connective tissue are Fibroblasts. Melanocytes. Mast cells. Adipocytes. Macrophages.

Macrophages.

Mucous secretions that coat the passageways of the digestive and respiratory tracts result from --------- secretion. Apocrine Merocrine Holocrine Endocrine

Merocrine

Watery perspiration is an example of a (n) ________ secretion. apocrine mucus. Mucous. Merocrine. Holocrine.

Merocrine.

_________ Glands have vesicles that release their secretion by exocytosis, whereas _________ glands secrete a mixture of disintegrated cells and their products. Endocrine; exocrine. Mucous; serous. Cytogenic; apocrine. Mucous; cutaneous. Merocrine; holocrine.

Merocrine; holocrine.

The middle primary germ layer is called ______. Ectoderm. Mesoderm. Endoderm. Ectoderm.

Mesoderm.

The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This an example of Neoplasia. Metaplasia. Atrophy. Differentiation. Hyperplasia.

Metaplasia.

Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption or secretion usually have ________ at their free surface. Microvilli. Many mitochondria. Cilia. Golgi complexes. Junctional complexes.

Microvilli.

The pancreas is an example of a ________ gland. Mucous. Serous. Unicellular. Merocrine. Mixed.

Mixed.

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body? Cutaneous. Synovial. Pleural. Mucous. Serous.

Mucous

This membrane lines passageways that open to the exterior environment. Lamina propria. Endothelium. Synovial membrane. Serous membrane (serosa). Mucous membrane (mucosa).

Mucous membrane (mucosa).

The categories of epithelial tissue membranes are: Synovial, cutaneous, and mucous membranes. Synovial, cutaneous, and serous membranes. Synovial, mucous, and serous membranes. Synovial, mucous, and cutaneous membranes. Mucous, cutaneous, and serous membranes.

Mucous, cutaneous, and serous membranes.

____________ Glands secrete mucin, which combines with water to form a thick and sticky product, whereas ______ glands produce a relatively watery fluid. Mucus; serous. Merocrine; holocrine. Apocrine; mixed. Endocrine; exocrine Serous; mucous.

Mucus; serous.

Tissue that is specialized in contraction is ________ tissue. Loose connective. Nerve. Muscle. Dense connective. Epithelial.

Muscle.

________ Tissues respond quickly to outside stimuli by means of changes in membrane potential, thus they are called __________________ tissues. Muscular and nervous; excitable. Connective and muscular; responsive. Adipose and areolar; complex. Epithelial and connective; irritable. Nervous and connective; excitable.

Muscular and nervous; excitable.

Cells develop cilia A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.

Neither A nor B.

Cells found in the wall of the intestine and ureter A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells Both A and B. Neither A nor B.

Neither A nor B.

Cells located in lacunae A. Skeletal muscle cells. B. Cardiac muscle cells Both A and B. Neither A nor B.

Neither A nor B.

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue. Epithelial. Connective. Neural. Osseous. Areolar.

Neural.

Nervous tissue consists predominantly of two cell types, neurons and Fibroblasts. Chondrocytes. Neuroglia. Myocytes. Osteocytes.

Neuroglia.

_________ Epithelium provides a moist and slippery surface and is well suited to resist stress, as in the ________________. Transitional; tongue. Keratinized; tongue. Nonkeratinized; skin. Keratinized; skin. Nonkeratinized; vagina.

Nonkeratinized; vagina.

Lining the lumen of the intestine Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, simple columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Nonpiliated, simple columnar epithelium

Lining the lumen of the stomach Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, simple columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Nonpiliated, simple columnar epithelium

Each of the following is a primary tissue type, except Connective tissue. Osseous tissue. Neural tissue. Muscle tissue. Epithelial tissue.

Osseous tissue.

100)Which of the following relationships is incorrect? Visceral peritoneum - outer surface of the small intestine. Parietal pericardium - outer surface of the heart. Parietal pleura - wall of thoracic cavity. Visceral pleura - surface of the lungs. Parietal peritoneum - lining of abdomen.

Parietal pericardium - outer surface of the heart.

Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous __________ Canaliculi. Lacunae. Volkmann's canal. Perichondrium. Periosteum.

Perichondrium.

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the Perichondrium. Pleura. Periosteum. Peritoneum. Pericardium.

Peritoneum.

All cells in this tissue reach the basement membrane and only cells that reach the free surface have cilia. Pseudostratified columnar. Transitional. Stratified columnar. Stratified cuboidal. Stratified squamous.

Pseudostratified columnar.

Lining the wall of the trachea Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Pseudostratisfied, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Pseudostratisfied, columnar epithelium

The stroma of the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes is made up of _____ tissue. Loose connective. Adipose. Regular dense connective. Reticular connective. Irregular dense connective.

Reticular connective.

Epithelial cells exhibit modifications that adapt them for Secretion. Support. Circulation. Conduction. Contraction.

Secretion.

This type of membrane has both a parietal and visceral layer. Cutaneous Synovial Serous Mucous Epithelial

Serous

The reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of Mucous membranes... Cutaneous membranes. Serous membranes. The lamina propria. Synovial membranes.

Serous membranes.

This epithelial tissue is composed of a single layer of tall cells, has goblet cells and is found in the Simple Columnar Pseudostratified Simple Cuboidal Stratified Columnar Transitional

Simple Columnar

Goblet cells are found in; Simple squamous epithelium. Simple columnar epithelium. Simple cuboidal epithelium. Stratified squamous epithelium. Transitional epithelium.

Simple columnar epithelium.

A brush border of microvilli belongs to ______ epithelium found in the _________. Pseudostratified; nasal cavity. Simple cuboidal; esophagus. Simple columnar; small intestine. Stratified squamous; anal canal. Stratified squamous; esophagus.

Simple columnar; small intestine.

Most kidney tubules are made of this tissue specialized for absorption and secretion. Simple columnar epithelium. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Stratified cuboidal epithelium. Stratified columnar epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium

Simple cuboidal epithelium

The heart and blood vessels are lined by Simple columnar epithelium. Transitional epithelium. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Simple squamous epithelium. Simple cuboidal epithelium.

Simple squamous epithelium.

What type of epithelium line internal body compartments and blood vessels Stratified cuboidal epithelium. Transitional epithelium. Stratified squamous epithelium. Simple squamous epithelium. Simple cuboidal epithelium.

Simple squamous epithelium.

The epithelium that allows rapid diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the air sacs of the lungs is. Simple squamous. Simple cuboidal. Simple columnar. Stratified squamous-keratinized. Stratified squamous-nonkeratinized.

Simple squamous.

________ Epithelium is associated with rapid transport of substances through a membrane, whereas _________ epithelium is associated with resistance to abrasion. Simple columnar; transitional. Simple squamous; stratified squamous. Simple cuboidal; pseudostratified. Pseudostratified; simple squamous. Pseudostratified; simple cuboidal.

Simple squamous; stratified squamous.

Astronauts in zero gravity are able to move food through their digestive tracts because - Smooth muscle produces waves of contractions that propel material through the digestive tract. - Skeletal muscle puts pressure on the digestive tract. - Cardiac muscle maintains a high pressure that moves material through the digestive tract. - Striated muscle creates a pressure gradient that forces material from one end of the digestive tract to the other. - Skeletal muscle sphincters contract and allow materials to move through digestive tract.

Smooth muscle produces waves of contractions that propel material through the digestive tract.

The type of muscle tissue that is found in the walls of blood vessels is: Cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle. Cardiac and skeletal muscle. Smooth and skeletal muscle.

Smooth muscle.

The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle. Skeletal. Voluntary. Smooth. Cardiac. Multinucleated.

Smooth.

All of the following are functions of epithelia, except Physical protection. Absorption. Controlling permeability. Secretions. Storing energy reserves.

Storing energy reserves.

Lining the lumen of the esophagus Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium

Lining the lumen of the vagina Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium

The basic shapes of epithelial cells include all of the following, except Stratified. Cuboidal. Squamous. Columnar.

Stratified.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin arise from cells in this layer Stratum basale Stratum Spinosum Stratum granulosum Stratum lucidum Stratum corneum

Stratum Spinosum

Skeletal muscle is described as Striated and voluntary. Striated and involuntary. Nonstriated and voluntary. Nonstriated and involuntary. Fibrous and contracting.

Striated and voluntary.

This type of membrane does NOT contain an epithelial layer Cutaneous Synovial Serous Mucous

Synovial

Which of the following is a connective tissue membrane? Synovial membrane. Cutaneous membrane. Mucous membrane. Serous membrane. Pleural membrane.

Synovial membrane.

Collagenous fibers are very abundant in - Blood and hyaline cartilage. - Blood, adipose tissue, and osseous tissue. - Ligaments, bones, and the most superficial portion of the skin. - Tendons, ligaments, and the deeper portion of the skin. - Areolar tissue, tongue, and bones.

Tendons, ligaments, and the deeper portion of the skin.

_______ attach skeletal muscles to bones, and ________ connect one bone to another. Ligaments; tendons Tendons; ligaments. Aponeuroses; tendons. Ligaments; aponeuroses. Reticular tissues; tendons.

Tendons; ligaments.

Which of the following is not a serous membrane? The parietal pleura. The visceral pericardium. The visceral peritoneum. The parietal peritoneum. The cutaneous membrane.

The cutaneous membrane

Which of the following is not true about simple epithelia? - They are avascular. - They are characteristic of regions where secretion or absorption occurs. - They afford little mechanical protection. - They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical or chemical stress. - They line internal compartments and passageways.

They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical or chemical stress.

A type of intercellular connection in which the plasma membranes of adjacent cells are tightly connected is _______. Intermediate junction. Tight junction. Gap junction. Desmosome. None of the above.

Tight junction.

Identify the junctions found in epithelial cells that keep fluids from leaking between the cells Tight junctions Desmosomes Gap junctions Intercalated discs Hemidesmosomes

Tight junctions

In the intestine, ______ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them. Plasma membrane. Desmosomes. Tight junctions. Gap (communicating) junctions. Ground substance.

Tight junctions.

You would find pseudostratified columnar epithelium lining the Urinary bladder. Secretory portions of the pancreas. Surface of the skin. Trachea. Stomach.

Trachea.

Lining the lumen of the ureter Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Transitional epithelium

Lining the lumen of the urinary bladder Hyaline cartilage Transitional epithelium Stratified, nonkeratinized squamous epithelium Nonpiliated, columnar epithelium Fibrocartilage

Transitional epithelium

Epithelial tissue that consists of cells that vary in their appearance is Pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Simple columnar epithelium. Simple cuboidal epithelium. Stratified squamous epithelium. Transitional epithelium.

Transitional epithelium.

__________ Epithelium found in the bladder resembles ______________ epithelium, but the apical cells are rounded, not flattened. Transitional; stratified squamous. Stratified squamous; pseudostratified. Stratified squamous; stratified columnar. Simple columnar; pseudostratified. Transitional; simple cuboidal.

Transitional; stratified squamous.

Fibrous loose connective tissue functions in all of the following ways, except - Transporting substances between cells. - Anchoring blood vessels and nerves. - Supporting epithelia. - Storing lipids. - Filling spaces between organs.

Transporting substances between cells.

103)During the inflammatory process, blood vessels dilate and increase blood flow for delivery of nutrients and oxygen and the removal of waste products and debris from the site of injury. True False

True

Goblet cells may be classified as unicellular glands. True False

True

Growth of a tissue due to increase in cell size is called hypertrophy. True False

True

Sunburned skin peels rather than being shed as a powder because the abundant desmosomes between cells in the superficial layers of the skin hold the cells together as a sheet instead of loosely organized cells. True False

True

Harriet had liposuction several years ago, but has since gained back all the weight lost through the procedure. She does not understand her weight gain because adipocytes are incapable of dividing. Here doctor explained to here that while it is true that adipocytes do not divide and the number of fat cells in peripheral tissues is finite, Mesenchymal cells will divide and give rise to cells that differentiate into fat cells. Thus, areolar tissue can become adipose tissue in times of nutritional excess. True. False.

True.

What type of epithelium would you expect to find lining the alveoli in the lungs? a. Simple squamous epithelium. b. Cuboidal. c. Columnar. A and B. B and C.

a. Simple squamous epithelium.

Reticular connective tissue is found within the: spleen liver lymph nodes all of the preceding.

all of the preceding.

It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases. This is a consequence of _________ in human breast cells. necrosis. apoptosis. atrophy. Infarction. Gangrene.

apoptosis.

Satellite cells would be found in association with a. Involuntary muscle. b. Cardiac muscle. c. Skeletal muscle. d. Smooth muscle. both C and D

c. Skeletal muscle.

This type of primary tissue has a high rate of mitosis and polarity. epithelial connective nervous muscular cardiac

epithelial

Endocrine glands empty their products into ________ and are referred to as ________ glands, while exocrine gland secretions empty into ________. interstitial fluid or blood; ductless; ducts Cells; cellular; blood. Blood; ducted; cells. Interstitial fluid; ducted; interstitial fluid. Ducts; ducted; blood.

interstitial fluid or blood; ductless; ducts

The type of cartilage growth characterized by adding new layers of cartilage to the surface is interstitial growth appositional growth intramembranous growth longitudinal growth

interstitial growth

102)An example of a mucous membrane is the ______. lining of the respiratory tract. parietal peritoneum. visceral peritoneum. parietal pericardium. visceral pericardium.

lining of the respiratory tract.

Elastic connective tissue is found within: outer ear the liver tendon all of large arteries smooth muscle cells.

outer ear

In this type of tissue repair, dead and damaged cells are replaced with the same function cells. regeneration fibrosis hyperplasia apoptosis Metaplasia

regeneration

Ciliated epithelium that is destroyed by disease would cause malfunction of the: digestive system respiratory system urinary system circulatory system none of the preceding.

respiratory system