Question 1

The extracellular matrix consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  fibers that vary in elasticity. 
B)  protein fibers and fluid. 
C)  tough fibers that form a framework. 
D)  cells in a gel-like substance. 
A)  fibers that vary in elasticity. 
B)  protein fibers and fluid. 
C)  tough fibers that form a framework. 
D)  cells in a gel-like substance. B

Question 2

The pleura,peritoneum,and pericardium are all serous membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which types of fibers are found in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous,reticular,areolar,and elastic fibers 
B)  Areolar,reticular,and collagenous fibers 
C)  Collagenous,reticular,and elastic fibers 
D)  Collagenous,reticular,areolar,and adipose fibers 
A)  Fibrous,reticular,areolar,and elastic fibers 
B)  Areolar,reticular,and collagenous fibers 
C)  Collagenous,reticular,and elastic fibers 
D)  Collagenous,reticular,areolar,and adipose fibers C

Question 4

Which statement accurately describes the most important difference between cardiac muscle and smooth muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smooth muscle is under voluntary control,whereas cardiac muscle is not. 
B)  Cardiac muscle has special junctions called intercalated discs that smooth muscle does not. 
C)  Smooth muscle has no role in controlling blood pressure,whereas cardiac muscle does. 
D)  Cardiac muscle is found in blood vessels,whereas smooth muscle is found in other organ systems,such as the respiratory and digestive tracts. 
A)  Smooth muscle is under voluntary control,whereas cardiac muscle is not. 
B)  Cardiac muscle has special junctions called intercalated discs that smooth muscle does not. 
C)  Smooth muscle has no role in controlling blood pressure,whereas cardiac muscle does. 
D)  Cardiac muscle is found in blood vessels,whereas smooth muscle is found in other organ systems,such as the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Question 5

The hardness of bone is due to mineral crystals contained within the extracellular matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mucous membranes arise from which layer of the fertilized egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endoderm 
B)  Mesoderm 
C)  Ectoderm 
A)  Endoderm 
B)  Mesoderm 
C)  Ectoderm

Question 7

The nervous system arises from which layer of the fertilized egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endoderm 
B)  Mesoderm 
C)  Ectoderm 
A)  Endoderm 
B)  Mesoderm 
C)  Ectoderm

Question 8

What are the four categories of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neural,muscular,cardiac,and connective 
B)  Vascular,neural,bone,and cardiac 
C)  Neural,connective,muscular,and epithelial 
D)  Epithelial,connective,muscular,and bone 
A)  Neural,muscular,cardiac,and connective 
B)  Vascular,neural,bone,and cardiac 
C)  Neural,connective,muscular,and epithelial 
D)  Epithelial,connective,muscular,and bone

Question 9

What is a unique feature of transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can form small,mucous-secreting vesicles called goblet cells. 
B)  It can change into any type of epithelial tissue. 
C)  It can stretch to accommodate changes in bladder size. 
D)  It is stronger than other types of epithelium. 
A)  It can form small,mucous-secreting vesicles called goblet cells. 
B)  It can change into any type of epithelial tissue. 
C)  It can stretch to accommodate changes in bladder size. 
D)  It is stronger than other types of epithelium.

Question 10

Tissues are categorized into four main groups based on

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A)  cell shape. 
B)  cell function. 
C)  cell wall thickness. 
D)  organ location. 
A)  cell shape. 
B)  cell function. 
C)  cell wall thickness. 
D)  organ location.

Question 11

Smooth muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed of soma,a muscle fiber. 
B)  attaches to major bones. 
C)  forms the heart muscle. 
D)  lines the digestive tract and controls blood vessel diameter. 
A)  is composed of soma,a muscle fiber. 
B)  attaches to major bones. 
C)  forms the heart muscle. 
D)  lines the digestive tract and controls blood vessel diameter.

Question 12

Cartilage heals quickly because of its rich supply of blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Muscle tissue heals primarily by regeneration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the main structures of a neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soma,axon,dendrite 
B)  Soma,neuroglia,dendrite,axon 
C)  Nucleus,dendrite,axon 
D)  Soma,organelle,dendrite 
A)  Soma,axon,dendrite 
B)  Soma,neuroglia,dendrite,axon 
C)  Nucleus,dendrite,axon 
D)  Soma,organelle,dendrite

Question 15

Skeletal muscle is known by what other names?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vascular and involuntary 
B)  Striated and involuntary 
C)  Autonomic and smooth 
D)  Striated and voluntary 
A)  Vascular and involuntary 
B)  Striated and involuntary 
C)  Autonomic and smooth 
D)  Striated and voluntary

Question 16

Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more than 200 types of specialized cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about connective tissue is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It covers the body's surface. 
B)  Some of its key functions involve absorption,filtration,and secretion. 
C)  It contains no blood vessels. 
D)  It has an extracellular matrix consisting of protein fibers and fluid. 
A)  It covers the body's surface. 
B)  Some of its key functions involve absorption,filtration,and secretion. 
C)  It contains no blood vessels. 
D)  It has an extracellular matrix consisting of protein fibers and fluid.

Question 18

Soon after conception,the cells of the fertilized egg form layers called the

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-embryonic,embryonic,and fetal layers. 
B)  epithelial,connective,nerve,and muscular layers. 
C)  ectoderm,endoderm,and mesoderm layers. 
D)  skeletal,muscular,neural,and internal layers. 
A)  pre-embryonic,embryonic,and fetal layers. 
B)  epithelial,connective,nerve,and muscular layers. 
C)  ectoderm,endoderm,and mesoderm layers. 
D)  skeletal,muscular,neural,and internal layers.

Question 19

What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exocrine glands secrete substances into ducts,and endocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. 
B)  Endocrine glands secrete substances into ducts,and exocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. 
C)  Exocrine glands secrete hormones,and endocrine glands secrete tears,sweat,and gastric juices. 
D)  Exocrine and endocrine glands secrete hormones,but only exocrine glands secrete tears,sweat,or gastric juices. 
A)  Exocrine glands secrete substances into ducts,and endocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. 
B)  Endocrine glands secrete substances into ducts,and exocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. 
C)  Exocrine glands secrete hormones,and endocrine glands secrete tears,sweat,and gastric juices. 
D)  Exocrine and endocrine glands secrete hormones,but only exocrine glands secrete tears,sweat,or gastric juices.

Question 20

Which type of epithelium lines alveoli,and what is its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple squamous epithelium,to allow for diffusion 
B)  Stratified squamous epithelium,to provide protection 
C)  Simple columnar epithelium,to secrete mucus 
D)  Transitional epithelium,to allow for stretching 
A)  Simple squamous epithelium,to allow for diffusion 
B)  Stratified squamous epithelium,to provide protection 
C)  Simple columnar epithelium,to secrete mucus 
D)  Transitional epithelium,to allow for stretching

Exam 4: Tissues

The extracellular matrix consists of

The pleura,peritoneum,and pericardium are all serous membranes.

Which types of fibers are found in connective tissue?

Which statement accurately describes the most important difference between cardiac muscle and smooth muscle?

The hardness of bone is due to mineral crystals contained within the extracellular matrix.

Mucous membranes arise from which layer of the fertilized egg?

The nervous system arises from which layer of the fertilized egg?

What are the four categories of tissue?

What is a unique feature of transitional epithelium?

Tissues are categorized into four main groups based on

Smooth muscle

Cartilage heals quickly because of its rich supply of blood vessels.

Muscle tissue heals primarily by regeneration.

What are the main structures of a neuron?

Skeletal muscle is known by what other names?

Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more than 200 types of specialized cells.

Which of the following statements about connective tissue is accurate?

Soon after conception,the cells of the fertilized egg form layers called the

What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Which type of epithelium lines alveoli,and what is its function?

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