Question 1

The connective tissue that makes up the external ear 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 2

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - cyte:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce matrix 
B)  maintain the matrix 
C)  break down the matrix for remodeling 
D)  ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis 
E)  are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation. 
A)  produce matrix 
B)  maintain the matrix 
C)  break down the matrix for remodeling 
D)  ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis 
E)  are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation.

Question 3

Endocrine glands

Accepted Answer

A)  have ducts. 
B)  secrete hormones. 
C)  secrete substances onto a surface or into an organ. 
D)  do both secrete hormones and secrete substances onto a surface or into an organ. 
E)  have all of these characteristics. 
A)  have ducts. 
B)  secrete hormones. 
C)  secrete substances onto a surface or into an organ. 
D)  do both secrete hormones and secrete substances onto a surface or into an organ. 
E)  have all of these characteristics.

Question 4

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - blast:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce matrix 
B)  maintain the matrix 
C)  break down the matrix for remodeling 
D)  ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis 
E)  are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation. 
A)  produce matrix 
B)  maintain the matrix 
C)  break down the matrix for remodeling 
D)  ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis 
E)  are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation.

Question 5

In regeneration

Accepted Answer

A)  a new type of tissue develops causing the loss of some function. 
B)  new cells of a different tissue develop and normal function is restored. 
C)  new cells of the same type are created and normal function is usually restored. 
D)  the damaged cells repair themselves perfectly, restoring function. 
E)  viable cells are replaced by dead cells. 
A)  a new type of tissue develops causing the loss of some function. 
B)  new cells of a different tissue develop and normal function is restored. 
C)  new cells of the same type are created and normal function is usually restored. 
D)  the damaged cells repair themselves perfectly, restoring function. 
E)  viable cells are replaced by dead cells.

Question 6

Stratified epithelial tissues

Accepted Answer

A)  have a single layer of cells and a basement membrane. 
B)  have multiple layers of cells that hinder movement of materials into the body. 
C)  aid in the movement of materials into the body. 
D)  are found in areas of the body where abrasions can occur. 
E)  have multiple layers of cells that hinder movement of materials into the body and are found in areas of the body where abrasions can occur. 
A)  have a single layer of cells and a basement membrane. 
B)  have multiple layers of cells that hinder movement of materials into the body. 
C)  aid in the movement of materials into the body. 
D)  are found in areas of the body where abrasions can occur. 
E)  have multiple layers of cells that hinder movement of materials into the body and are found in areas of the body where abrasions can occur.

Question 7

Cells of the epidermis are linked together via __________ which rivet the plasma membranes of the two cells together with a network of fine proteins and intercellular cement.

Accepted Answer

A)  desmosomes 
B)  tight junctions 
C)  gap junctions 
D)  voltage gated ion channels 
A)  desmosomes 
B)  tight junctions 
C)  gap junctions 
D)  voltage gated ion channels

Question 8

You would normally expect to find ____________________ in the kidney tubules.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple squamous epithelium 
B)  simple cuboidal epithelium 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  transitional epithelium 
E)  simple columnar epithelium 
A)  simple squamous epithelium 
B)  simple cuboidal epithelium 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  transitional epithelium 
E)  simple columnar epithelium

Question 9

____________ covers ends of bones at joints.

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 10

Which of the following statements about cartilage is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartilage does not have blood vessels and therefore heals slowly after injury. 
B)  Proteoglycans within the matrix trap water making the cartilage relatively rigid and resistant to compression. 
C)  Collagen fibers within the matrix give cartilage its flexibility and strength. 
D)  Cells within cartilage are located in lacunae. 
E)  The matrix of cartilage is mineralized and calcified giving it a ring-like pattern. 
A)  Cartilage does not have blood vessels and therefore heals slowly after injury. 
B)  Proteoglycans within the matrix trap water making the cartilage relatively rigid and resistant to compression. 
C)  Collagen fibers within the matrix give cartilage its flexibility and strength. 
D)  Cells within cartilage are located in lacunae. 
E)  The matrix of cartilage is mineralized and calcified giving it a ring-like pattern.

The connective tissue that makes up the external ear is

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - cyte:

Endocrine glands

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - blast:

In regeneration

Stratified epithelial tissues

Cells of the epidermis are linked together via __________ which rivet the plasma membranes of the two cells together with a network of fine proteins and intercellular cement.

You would normally expect to find ____________________ in the kidney tubules.

____________ covers ends of bones at joints.

Which of the following statements about cartilage is FALSE?

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

The connective tissue that makes up the external ear is

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - cyte:

Endocrine glands

In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - blast:

In regeneration

Stratified epithelial tissues

Cells of the epidermis are linked together via __________ which rivet the plasma membranes of the two cells together with a network of fine proteins and intercellular cement.

You would normally expect to find ____________________ in the kidney tubules.

____________ covers ends of bones at joints.

Which of the following statements about cartilage is FALSE?

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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