Question 1

Match each organ system with its description.
-mechanically and chemically breaks down food into smaller units

Accepted Answer

A) circulatory 
B) urinary 
C) digestive 
D) nervous 
E) integumentary
F)reproductive
G)respiratory
H)skeletal
I)endocrine 
A) circulatory 
B) urinary 
C) digestive 
D) nervous 
E) integumentary
F)reproductive
G)respiratory
H)skeletal
I)endocrine

Question 2

Blood, cartilage, and bone are types of ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

connective

Question 3

During long, sustained aerobic exercise, a lot of heat is generated that elevates body temperature. Describe how a homeostatic control system would likely work to cool body temperature back to normal. Specify each component of the control system.

Accepted Answer

In this case, the controlled variable th

Question 4

An epithelium consisting of multiple layers of flat cells is classified as a(n) ________ squamous epithelium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An epithelium consisting of multiple layers of...

Question 5

Which type of tissue is characteristic of ligaments and tendons?

Accepted Answer

A)  loose connective tissue 
B)  dense connective tissue 
C)  elastic connective tissue 
D)  reticular connective tissue 
E)  muscle tissue 
A)  loose connective tissue 
B)  dense connective tissue 
C)  elastic connective tissue 
D)  reticular connective tissue 
E)  muscle tissue

Question 6

Which one of the following functions is associated with one type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  contraction 
B)  a membrane potential 
C)  absorption of digestive products 
D)  transport 
E)  secretion 
A)  contraction 
B)  a membrane potential 
C)  absorption of digestive products 
D)  transport 
E)  secretion

Question 7

In regions of the human body that must precisely control what enters or exits tissues, which one of the following is(are) present to ensure adjacent cells are packed close together?

Accepted Answer

A)  basement membrane 
B)  adhesion junctions 
C)  collagen 
D)  tight junctions 
E)  gap junctions 
A)  basement membrane 
B)  adhesion junctions 
C)  collagen 
D)  tight junctions 
E)  gap junctions

Question 8

Simple ________ epithelial cells are most commonly associated with absorption in digestive organs especially the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simple ________ epithelial cells are most commonly...

Question 9

Which one of the following wraps around, supports, and holds organs in proper position within the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  loose areolar tissue 
B)  tendons 
C)  ligaments 
D)  cytoskeleton 
E)  reticular tissue 
A)  loose areolar tissue 
B)  tendons 
C)  ligaments 
D)  cytoskeleton 
E)  reticular tissue

Question 10

The wrist is located ________ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior 
B)  distal 
C)  proximal 
D)  anterior 
E)  inferior 
A)  superior 
B)  distal 
C)  proximal 
D)  anterior 
E)  inferior

Question 11

The toes are located ________ to the knee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The toes are located ________ to the...

Question 12

________ is an abundant protein found in dense connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) and in cartilage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an abundant protein found in...

Question 13

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beneath the dermis is the basement membrane, which separates the dermis from the hypodermis. 
B)  Keratin is a protein in the cells of the epidermis that provides strength and waterproofing. 
C)  Melanocytes and keratinocytes are two skin cell types that are prevalent in the dermis. 
D)  The sebaceous glands and the sweat glands are two types of endocrine glands located in the dermis. 
E)  Melanocytes produce calcium, which strengthens the skin. 
A)  Beneath the dermis is the basement membrane, which separates the dermis from the hypodermis. 
B)  Keratin is a protein in the cells of the epidermis that provides strength and waterproofing. 
C)  Melanocytes and keratinocytes are two skin cell types that are prevalent in the dermis. 
D)  The sebaceous glands and the sweat glands are two types of endocrine glands located in the dermis. 
E)  Melanocytes produce calcium, which strengthens the skin.

Question 14

Cells in cartilage that produce ground substance are called ________.

Accepted Answer

chondrobla

Question 15

Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term.
-at or near the front

Accepted Answer

A) inferior 
B) anterior 
C) distal 
D) posterior 
E) proximal
F)sagittal 
A) inferior 
B) anterior 
C) distal 
D) posterior 
E) proximal
F)sagittal

Question 16

Cartilage functions well as a cushioning structure because it is composed primarily of collagen fibers in a ground substance with a lot of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What general type of tissue is characterized by few cells, separated by a nonliving extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial tissue 
B)  connective tissue 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  nervous tissue 
E)  organ tissue 
A)  epithelial tissue 
B)  connective tissue 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  nervous tissue 
E)  organ tissue

Question 18

Epithelial tissues are classified according to the cell ________ as well as the number of cell layers making up the tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epithelial tissues are classified according to the...

Question 19

Which one of the following is characteristic of an exocrine gland but NOT of an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  produces hormones 
B)  can generate and transmit nerve impulses 
C)  releases its products into a duct 
D)  releases gland products into the blood 
E)  is composed entirely of connective tissue 
A)  produces hormones 
B)  can generate and transmit nerve impulses 
C)  releases its products into a duct 
D)  releases gland products into the blood 
E)  is composed entirely of connective tissue

Question 20

A connective tissue made up primarily of fat and elastic tissue would confer strength to the structure in which it is located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: From Cells to Organ Systems

Match each organ system with its description. -mechanically and chemically breaks down food into smaller units

Blood, cartilage, and bone are types of ________ tissue.

During long, sustained aerobic exercise, a lot of heat is generated that elevates body temperature. Describe how a homeostatic control system would likely work to cool body temperature back to normal. Specify each component of the control system.

An epithelium consisting of multiple layers of flat cells is classified as a(n) ________ squamous epithelium.

Which type of tissue is characteristic of ligaments and tendons?

Which one of the following functions is associated with one type of connective tissue?

In regions of the human body that must precisely control what enters or exits tissues, which one of the following is(are) present to ensure adjacent cells are packed close together?

Simple ________ epithelial cells are most commonly associated with absorption in digestive organs especially the small intestine.

Which one of the following wraps around, supports, and holds organs in proper position within the body?

The wrist is located ________ to the elbow.

The toes are located ________ to the knee.

________ is an abundant protein found in dense connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) and in cartilage.

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding skin?

Cells in cartilage that produce ground substance are called ________.

Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term. -at or near the front

Cartilage functions well as a cushioning structure because it is composed primarily of collagen fibers in a ground substance with a lot of water.

What general type of tissue is characterized by few cells, separated by a nonliving extracellular matrix?

Epithelial tissues are classified according to the cell ________ as well as the number of cell layers making up the tissue.

Which one of the following is characteristic of an exocrine gland but NOT of an endocrine gland?

A connective tissue made up primarily of fat and elastic tissue would confer strength to the structure in which it is located.

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