Question 1

The function of ________ is to propagate electrical signals from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle cells
B)   neurons
C)   transmitter cells
D)   teleocytes
E)   neurogliaF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which one of the following is not one of the four main tissue categories?

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle tissue
B)   neural tissue
C)   osseous tissue
D)   connective tissue
E)   epithelial tissueF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Glands that secrete hormones into the interstitial fluid are ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   endocrine
B)   interstitial
C)   exocrine
D)   merocrine
E)   holocrineF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis.
B)   superficial fascia.
C)   deep fascia.
D)   cutaneous layer.
E)   subserous fascia.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The auricle, or outer ear, contains

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A)   muscle.
B)   hyaline cartilage.
C)   bone.
D)   fibrous cartilage.
E)   elastic cartilage.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which kind of connective tissue has collagen fibers aligned parallel to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)   adipose tissue
B)   areolar tissue
C)   superficial fascia
D)   dense regular connective tissue
E)   dense irregular connective tissueF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by "spots" of proteoglycan reinforced by intermediate filaments. Such strong intercellular connections are called

Accepted Answer

A)   gap junctions.
B)   intermediate junctions.
C)   tight junctions.
D)   desmosomes.
E)   junctional complexes.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Germinative cells

Accepted Answer

A)   start in the superficial layers of epithelial tissue.
B)   cannot divide in the deep layers of epithelial tissue.
C)   make up most of the epithelial type of tissue.
D)   divide continually to produce new epithelial cells.
E)   cannot function in the repair of epithelial tissue.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which is the only type of cell junction shown here that allows the diffusion of ions and molecules between cells? (Figure 4-3)

Accepted Answer

A)   tight junction
B)   gap junction
C)   hemidesmosome
D)   spot desmosome
E)   adhesion beltF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

A gland formed by cells arranged in a one blind pocket with a single unbranched duct would be called

Accepted Answer

A)   simple tubular.
B)   simple branched tubular.
C)   compound tubular.
D)   compound alveolar.
E)   tubuloalveolar.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The dominant type of extracellular protein fiber in dense connective tissue is

Accepted Answer

A)   collagen.
B)   elastin.
C)   actin.
D)   myosin.
E)   connectin.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   collagen.
B)   cartilage.
C)   chondroitin.
D)   matrix.
E)   scaffold.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is

Accepted Answer

A)   support and structure.
B)   protection and transport.
C)   phagocytosis and immunity.
D)   absorption and secretion.
E)   storage and retrieval.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

The body's longest cells are

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle cells.
B)   connective tissue.
C)   epithelia.
D)   neurons.
E)   neuroglia.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

A tissue that provides strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions is

Accepted Answer

A)   any connective tissue proper.
B)   elastic or hyaline cartilage.
C)   dense irregular connective tissue.
D)   reticular connective tissue.
E)   dense regular connective tissue.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Inflammation is

Accepted Answer

A)   a repair process that restores normal function to injured tissue.
B)   a fever.
C)   an infection of a wound.
D)   a process that clears damaged cells and dangerous microorganisms from an injury.
E)   the process of blood clotting.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The fluid that lubricates movable joints is produced by

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous membrane.
B)   cutaneous membrane.
C)   synovial membrane.
D)   serous membrane.
E)   plasma membrane.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Blood is which type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   mesenchyme
B)   nerve
C)   epithelial
D)   muscle
E)   connectiveF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which tissue lines the small intestine and the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   simple squamous epithelium
B)   simple cuboidal epithelium
C)   simple columnar epithelium
D)   pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E)   stratified squamous epitheliumF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Glands that secrete hormones into the interstitial fluid are ________ glands.

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The fluid that lubricates movable joints is produced by

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Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by "spots" of proteoglycan reinforced by intermediate filaments. Such strong intercellular connections are called

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The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the

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A gland formed by cells arranged in a one blind pocket with a single unbranched duct would be called

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A tissue that provides strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions is

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Inflammation is

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In-Text Figure Based Questions -Which is the only type of cell junction shown here that allows the diffusion of ions and molecules between cells? (Figure 4-3)

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The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

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Which one of the following is not one of the four main tissue categories?

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Germinative cells

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The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is

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The function of ________ is to propagate electrical signals from one place to another.

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Which tissue lines the small intestine and the stomach?

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Blood is which type of tissue?

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The auricle, or outer ear, contains

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The body's longest cells are

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The dominant type of extracellular protein fiber in dense connective tissue is

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Which kind of connective tissue has collagen fibers aligned parallel to each other?

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The fluid that lubricates movable joints is produced by

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Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by "spots" of proteoglycan reinforced by intermediate filaments. Such strong intercellular connections are called

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The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the

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A gland formed by cells arranged in a one blind pocket with a single unbranched duct would be called

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A tissue that provides strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions is

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Inflammation is

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The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

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Which one of the following is not one of the four main tissue categories?

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Germinative cells

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Which tissue lines the small intestine and the stomach?

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Blood is which type of tissue?

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