Question 1

Following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. These chemicals, called mediators of inflammation, include

Accepted Answer

A)  histamine. 
B)  neutrophils. 
C)  prostaglandins. 
D)  pus. 
E)  Both histamine and prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation. 
A)  histamine. 
B)  neutrophils. 
C)  prostaglandins. 
D)  pus. 
E)  Both histamine and prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation. E

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

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A)  striated 
B)  branching fibers 
C)  intercalated disks present 
D)  under involuntary (unconscious) control 
E)  many nuclei per cell 
A)  striated 
B)  branching fibers 
C)  intercalated disks present 
D)  under involuntary (unconscious) control 
E)  many nuclei per cell E

Question 3

Which of these connective tissue types is NOT correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose tissue - very little extracellular matrix; cells filled with lipids 
B)  bone - hard connective tissue with mineralized matrix 
C)  dense collagenous connective tissue - widely separated collagen fibers running in random directions 
D)  fibrocartilage - more collagen and less ground substance than hyaline cartilage 
E)  blood - liquid matrix 
A)  adipose tissue - very little extracellular matrix; cells filled with lipids 
B)  bone - hard connective tissue with mineralized matrix 
C)  dense collagenous connective tissue - widely separated collagen fibers running in random directions 
D)  fibrocartilage - more collagen and less ground substance than hyaline cartilage 
E)  blood - liquid matrix C

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics of tissues and cells would aid in diffusion or the movement of materials into and out of the body through the epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple layers of relatively flat, thin cells 
B)  a single layer of relatively flat, thin cells 
C)  multiple layers of cuboidal cells 
D)  a single layer of cuboidal cells 
E)  multiple layers of columnar cells 
A)  multiple layers of relatively flat, thin cells 
B)  a single layer of relatively flat, thin cells 
C)  multiple layers of cuboidal cells 
D)  a single layer of cuboidal cells 
E)  multiple layers of columnar cells

Question 5

Which of these comparisons between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smooth muscle cells are tapered at each end; skeletal muscle cells are long and cylindrical. 
B)  Smooth muscle cells are under voluntary control; skeletal muscle is involuntary. 
C)  Smooth muscle forms the walls of hollow organs except the heart; skeletal muscle attaches to the skeleton. 
D)  Smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus; skeletal muscle cells have many. 
E)  Smooth muscle cells have no striations; skeletal muscle cells have striations. 
A)  Smooth muscle cells are tapered at each end; skeletal muscle cells are long and cylindrical. 
B)  Smooth muscle cells are under voluntary control; skeletal muscle is involuntary. 
C)  Smooth muscle forms the walls of hollow organs except the heart; skeletal muscle attaches to the skeleton. 
D)  Smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus; skeletal muscle cells have many. 
E)  Smooth muscle cells have no striations; skeletal muscle cells have striations.

Question 6

Which of these statements concerning the ability of certain cells to divide and produce new cells is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regeneration is accomplished primarily by stem cells. 
B)  Regeneration can involve differentiated cells in liver and pancreas. 
C)  Stem cells continue to divide throughout life. 
D)  Mature skeletal muscle cells are able to divide. 
E)  Mature cardiac muscle cells are unable to divide. 
A)  Regeneration is accomplished primarily by stem cells. 
B)  Regeneration can involve differentiated cells in liver and pancreas. 
C)  Stem cells continue to divide throughout life. 
D)  Mature skeletal muscle cells are able to divide. 
E)  Mature cardiac muscle cells are unable to divide.

Question 7

_____________ are striated muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal muscle cells 
B)  Cardiac muscle cells 
C)  Smooth muscle cells 
D)  Both skeletal and cardiac muscle cells 
E)  Both cardiac and smooth muscle cells 
A)  Skeletal muscle cells 
B)  Cardiac muscle cells 
C)  Smooth muscle cells 
D)  Both skeletal and cardiac muscle cells 
E)  Both cardiac and smooth muscle cells

Question 8

-The connective tissue shown in the diagram is found

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A)  on the ends of long bones. 
B)  in ligaments and tendons. 
C)  between vertebrae. 
D)  in the epiglottis. 
E)  in the skin. 
A)  on the ends of long bones. 
B)  in ligaments and tendons. 
C)  between vertebrae. 
D)  in the epiglottis. 
E)  in the skin.

Question 9

Understanding tissue structure and function is important because:

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A)  There is a relationship between the structure of each tissue type (how it is organized) and its function (what it does). 
B)  There is a relationship between tissue structure and organ function. 
C)  Many diseases and pathologies are tissue and cell type specific. 
D)  Changes at the tissue level affect the function of organs. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  There is a relationship between the structure of each tissue type (how it is organized) and its function (what it does). 
B)  There is a relationship between tissue structure and organ function. 
C)  Many diseases and pathologies are tissue and cell type specific. 
D)  Changes at the tissue level affect the function of organs. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

Hemidesmosomes

Accepted Answer

A)  anchor cells to the basement membrane. 
B)  are found in epithelia that is subjected to a high degree of stress. 
C)  are a modified form of a desmosomes. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  anchor cells to the basement membrane. 
B)  are found in epithelia that is subjected to a high degree of stress. 
C)  are a modified form of a desmosomes. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 11

Cell connections that bind adjacent cells together and form permeability barriers are called

Accepted Answer

A)  tight junctions. 
B)  gap junctions. 
C)  desmosomes. 
D)  plasma junctions. 
E)  tonosomes. 
A)  tight junctions. 
B)  gap junctions. 
C)  desmosomes. 
D)  plasma junctions. 
E)  tonosomes.

Question 12

Epithelial cells

Accepted Answer

A)  cover body surfaces or form glands. 
B)  usually have a free surface that is not in contact with other cells. 
C)  have a basement membrane that attaches to underlying tissues. 
D)  can be somewhat far away from a blood vessel. 
E)  have all of these properties. 
A)  cover body surfaces or form glands. 
B)  usually have a free surface that is not in contact with other cells. 
C)  have a basement membrane that attaches to underlying tissues. 
D)  can be somewhat far away from a blood vessel. 
E)  have all of these properties.

Question 13

_________ are small channels that allow materials to pass from one epithelial cell to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tight junctions 
B)  Gap junctions 
C)  Desmosomes 
D)  Hemidesmosomes 
A)  Tight junctions 
B)  Gap junctions 
C)  Desmosomes 
D)  Hemidesmosomes

Question 14

Which of these characteristics of membranes is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucous membranes line internal body cavities. 
B)  Serous membranes produce fluid that is secreted into the blood. 
C)  Most multi-cellular membranes consist of two layers of tissue (epithelial and connective). 
D)  Serous membranes are found lining the digestive and excretory systems. 
E)  Serous membranes are found lining the retroperitoneal organs. 
A)  Mucous membranes line internal body cavities. 
B)  Serous membranes produce fluid that is secreted into the blood. 
C)  Most multi-cellular membranes consist of two layers of tissue (epithelial and connective). 
D)  Serous membranes are found lining the digestive and excretory systems. 
E)  Serous membranes are found lining the retroperitoneal organs.

Question 15

The connective tissue that composes tendons and ligaments is

Accepted Answer

A)  dense collagenous connective tissue. 
B)  hyaline cartilage. 
C)  fibrocartilage. 
D)  elastic cartilage. 
E)  loose or areolar connective tissue. 
A)  dense collagenous connective tissue. 
B)  hyaline cartilage. 
C)  fibrocartilage. 
D)  elastic cartilage. 
E)  loose or areolar connective tissue.

Question 16

Two types of phagocytic cells involved in tissue repair are

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts and chondrocytes. 
B)  epithelial cells and fibroblasts. 
C)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
D)  clots and scabs. 
E)  dead cells and live cells. 
A)  fibroblasts and chondrocytes. 
B)  epithelial cells and fibroblasts. 
C)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
D)  clots and scabs. 
E)  dead cells and live cells.

Question 17

______________ are located in the walls of the stomach and small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal muscle cells 
B)  Cardiac muscle cells 
C)  Smooth muscle cells 
D)  Both skeletal and cardiac muscle cells 
E)  Both cardiac and smooth muscle cells 
A)  Skeletal muscle cells 
B)  Cardiac muscle cells 
C)  Smooth muscle cells 
D)  Both skeletal and cardiac muscle cells 
E)  Both cardiac and smooth muscle cells

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  protects underlying structures 
B)  secretion and absorption of substances 
C)  cushions and insulates 
D)  acts as a barrier 
E)  permits passage of substances 
A)  protects underlying structures 
B)  secretion and absorption of substances 
C)  cushions and insulates 
D)  acts as a barrier 
E)  permits passage of substances

Question 19

-Age related changes include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell division is slower. 
B)  Red blood cell synthesis decreases. 
C)  Injury healing time is slower. 
D)  Collagen fibers decrease in number, yet become more flexible. 
E)  All of these are age related changes. 
A)  Cell division is slower. 
B)  Red blood cell synthesis decreases. 
C)  Injury healing time is slower. 
D)  Collagen fibers decrease in number, yet become more flexible. 
E)  All of these are age related changes.

Question 20

Major components of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue include

Accepted Answer

A)  protein fibers, carbohydrates, and lipids. 
B)  phospholipids, glycoproteins, and proteins. 
C)  protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid. 
D)  ground substance, glycoproteins, and phospholipids. 
E)  ground substance, carbohydrates, and fluid. 
A)  protein fibers, carbohydrates, and lipids. 
B)  phospholipids, glycoproteins, and proteins. 
C)  protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid. 
D)  ground substance, glycoproteins, and phospholipids. 
E)  ground substance, carbohydrates, and fluid.

Following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. These chemicals, called mediators of inflammation, include

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Which of these connective tissue types is NOT correctly matched with its description?

Which of the following characteristics of tissues and cells would aid in diffusion or the movement of materials into and out of the body through the epithelium?

Which of these comparisons between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is NOT correct?

Which of these statements concerning the ability of certain cells to divide and produce new cells is not correct?

_____________ are striated muscle cells.

-The connective tissue shown in the diagram is found

Understanding tissue structure and function is important because:

Hemidesmosomes

Cell connections that bind adjacent cells together and form permeability barriers are called

Epithelial cells

_________ are small channels that allow materials to pass from one epithelial cell to another.

Which of these characteristics of membranes is CORRECT?

The connective tissue that composes tendons and ligaments is

Two types of phagocytic cells involved in tissue repair are

______________ are located in the walls of the stomach and small intestine.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?

-Age related changes include all of the following EXCEPT:

Major components of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue include

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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Exam 4: Tissuesasis of Life

Following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. These chemicals, called mediators of inflammation, include

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Which of these connective tissue types is NOT correctly matched with its description?

Which of the following characteristics of tissues and cells would aid in diffusion or the movement of materials into and out of the body through the epithelium?

Which of these comparisons between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is NOT correct?

Which of these statements concerning the ability of certain cells to divide and produce new cells is not correct?

_____________ are striated muscle cells.

-The connective tissue shown in the diagram is found

Understanding tissue structure and function is important because:

Hemidesmosomes

Cell connections that bind adjacent cells together and form permeability barriers are called

Epithelial cells

_________ are small channels that allow materials to pass from one epithelial cell to another.

Which of these characteristics of membranes is CORRECT?

The connective tissue that composes tendons and ligaments is

Two types of phagocytic cells involved in tissue repair are

______________ are located in the walls of the stomach and small intestine.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?

-Age related changes include all of the following EXCEPT:

Major components of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue include

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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