Question 1

Most biologists see embryonic stem (ES) cells as a possible treatment for diseases that result from the loss of functional cells.This possibility is based on the fact that ES cells are __________ stem cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   unipotent
B)   multipotent
C)   pluripotent
D)   totipotent
E)   omnipotentF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The duct of an endocrine gland leads into the bloodstream rather than onto an epithelial surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Plasma cells produce the ground substance that forms the matrix of connective tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Nonkeratinized cells exfoliate from the surface of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not account for the gelatinous consistency of connective tissue ground substance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) 
B)   Proteoglycans
C)   Chondroitin sulfate
D)   Hyaluronic acid
E)   CollagenF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Neurons are a major type of cell found in nervous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The clear gel inside a cell is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix
B)   ground substance
C)   interstitial fluid
D)   cytosol
E)   tissue fluidF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Most kidney tubules are made of __________ epithelial tissue,which is specialized for absorption and secretion.

Accepted Answer

A)   simple columnar
B)   stratified columnar
C)   pseudostratified columnar
D)   simple cuboidal
E)   stratified cuboidalF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

In an epithelium,there is almost no extracellular matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelia have _________ cells,which produce a protective mucous coating over the mucous membranes.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   blood
C)   basal
D)   keratinized
E)   gobletF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

__________ secrete __________ into __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Goblet cells;mucus;the blood
B)   Endocrine glands;hormones;ducts
C)   Exocrine glands;hormones;ducts
D)   Endocrine glands;hormones;the blood
E)   Exocrine glands;mucus;the bloodF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

__________ glands (such as tear glands) have vesicles that release their secretion via exocytosis.__________ glands (such as oil-producing glands) secrete a mixture of disintegrated cells and their products.

Accepted Answer

A)   Endocrine;Exocrine
B)   Mucous;Serous
C)   Exocrine;Apocrine
D)   Mucous;Cutaneous
E)   Merocrine;HolocrineF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Most membranes are composed of two or three tissue types.However,an example of an exception is the ___________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous
B)   serous
C)   synovial
D)   cutaneous
E)   basementF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

New triglycerides are constantly being synthesized and stored,while others are hydrolyzed and released into the circulation by the cells found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   blood
B)   fibrous connective tissue
C)   adipose tissue
D)   reticular tissue
E)   transitional tissueF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The clear gel that usually surrounds cells is called interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The shape of a person's external ear is due to the presence of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dense regular connective tissue
B)   dense irregular connective tissue
C)   elastic cartilage
D)   fibrocartilage
E)   ligamentsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A connective tissue fiber refers to a(n) __________,a nerve fiber refers to a(n) __________,and a muscle fiber refers to a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   entire cell;organelle;tissue
B)   organelle;entire cell;part of a cell
C)   organelle;entire cell;complex of macromolecules
D)   complex of macromolecules;entire cell;part of a cell
E)   complex of macromolecules;part of a cell;entire cellF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers.People with this syndrome have __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperextensible joints
B)   a small cranium
C)   elastic bones
D)   stronger bones
E)   viscous bloodF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

A thin,stained slice of tissue mounted on a microscope is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fixative
B)   histological section
C)   spread
D)   stain
E)   smearF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The process of a cell changing types to respond to its environment is called neoplasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Histology

The clear gel that usually surrounds cells is called interstitial fluid.

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The process of a cell changing types to respond to its environment is called neoplasia.

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Most membranes are composed of two or three tissue types.However,an example of an exception is the ___________ membrane.

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__________ glands (such as tear glands) have vesicles that release their secretion via exocytosis.__________ glands (such as oil-producing glands) secrete a mixture of disintegrated cells and their products.

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Nonkeratinized cells exfoliate from the surface of the skin.

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A connective tissue fiber refers to a(n) __________,a nerve fiber refers to a(n) __________,and a muscle fiber refers to a(n) __________.

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Most kidney tubules are made of __________ epithelial tissue,which is specialized for absorption and secretion.

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The shape of a person's external ear is due to the presence of __________.

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Neurons are a major type of cell found in nervous tissue.

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A thin,stained slice of tissue mounted on a microscope is called a __________.

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Some simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelia have _________ cells,which produce a protective mucous coating over the mucous membranes.

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Most biologists see embryonic stem (ES) cells as a possible treatment for diseases that result from the loss of functional cells.This possibility is based on the fact that ES cells are __________ stem cells.

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New triglycerides are constantly being synthesized and stored,while others are hydrolyzed and released into the circulation by the cells found in __________.

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The duct of an endocrine gland leads into the bloodstream rather than onto an epithelial surface.

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The clear gel inside a cell is called __________.

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In an epithelium,there is almost no extracellular matrix.

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__________ secrete __________ into __________.

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Which of the following does not account for the gelatinous consistency of connective tissue ground substance?

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Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers.People with this syndrome have __________.

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Plasma cells produce the ground substance that forms the matrix of connective tissues.

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A connective tissue fiber refers to a(n) ,a nerve fiber refers to a(n) ,and a muscle fiber refers to a(n) __.

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