Question 1

The cell that accounts for the least amount of the volume of blood is the

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cell. 
B)  leukocyte. 
C)  platelet. 
D)  thrombocyte. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  red blood cell. 
B)  leukocyte. 
C)  platelet. 
D)  thrombocyte. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

The muscle tissue without striations is

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle. 
B)  smooth muscle. 
C)  cardiac muscle. 
D)  voluntary muscle. 
E)  multinucleated muscle. 
A)  skeletal muscle. 
B)  smooth muscle. 
C)  cardiac muscle. 
D)  voluntary muscle. 
E)  multinucleated muscle.

Question 3

Secretions directly into the blood are characteristic of _________________________ glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secretions directly into the blood are characteristic...

Question 4

Which of the following may occur with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  more efficient tissue maintenance 
B)  increased ability to repair and more fragile connective tissue 
C)  thicker connective tissue 
D)  A and B only 
E)  none of the above 
A)  more efficient tissue maintenance 
B)  increased ability to repair and more fragile connective tissue 
C)  thicker connective tissue 
D)  A and B only 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

Smooth muscle differs from the other two types of muscle tissue because

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A)  of its arrangement of actin and myosin. 
B)  it has only one nucleus per cell. 
C)  it has the ability to contract independent of neural stimulation. 
D)  it contains actin and myosin filaments. 
E)  it forms muscle fibers. 
A)  of its arrangement of actin and myosin. 
B)  it has only one nucleus per cell. 
C)  it has the ability to contract independent of neural stimulation. 
D)  it contains actin and myosin filaments. 
E)  it forms muscle fibers.

Question 6

Examination of a tubular structure with the electron microscope reveals a lining of cells with microvilli. This tissue is from the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  female reproductive system. 
D)  male reproductive system. 
E)  urinary bladder. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  female reproductive system. 
D)  male reproductive system. 
E)  urinary bladder.

Question 7

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label A: ________

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The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 8

Which type of tissue contains neuroglial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  connective 
B)  epithelial 
C)  muscle 
D)  nerve 
E)  squamous 
A)  connective 
B)  epithelial 
C)  muscle 
D)  nerve 
E)  squamous

Question 9

The replacement of normal tissue with abnormal tissue is called

Accepted Answer

A)  redness, warmth, and swelling. 
B)  bleeding, clotting, and hemolysis. 
C)  necrosis, fibrosis, and scarring. 
D)  hematoma, shivering, and fever. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  redness, warmth, and swelling. 
B)  bleeding, clotting, and hemolysis. 
C)  necrosis, fibrosis, and scarring. 
D)  hematoma, shivering, and fever. 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is made up of a complete simple columnar epithelium and a relatively large amount of underlying connective tissue, and provides lubrication?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous membranes 
B)  serous membranes 
C)  cutaneous membranes 
D)  synovial membranes 
E)  none of the above 
A)  mucous membranes 
B)  serous membranes 
C)  cutaneous membranes 
D)  synovial membranes 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Skeletal muscle is to muscle tissue as bone is to

Accepted Answer

A)  connective tissue. 
B)  muscle tissue. 
C)  nervous tissue. 
D)  epithelial tissue. 
E)  bone tissue. 
A)  connective tissue. 
B)  muscle tissue. 
C)  nervous tissue. 
D)  epithelial tissue. 
E)  bone tissue.

Question 12

Cells of neural tissue that support the tissue are called

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  fibroblasts. 
D)  adipocytes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  fibroblasts. 
D)  adipocytes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The most common type of cartilage is

Accepted Answer

A)  ligamentous. 
B)  hyaline. 
C)  elastic. 
D)  fibrous cartilage. 
E)  osseous. 
A)  ligamentous. 
B)  hyaline. 
C)  elastic. 
D)  fibrous cartilage. 
E)  osseous.

Question 14

A simple cuboidal epithelium would be found

Accepted Answer

A)  lining the urinary bladder. 
B)  lining the ducts that drain sweat glands. 
C)  lining kidney tubules. 
D)  lining the stomach. 
E)  at the surface of the skin. 
A)  lining the urinary bladder. 
B)  lining the ducts that drain sweat glands. 
C)  lining kidney tubules. 
D)  lining the stomach. 
E)  at the surface of the skin.

Question 15

Approximately 75 percent of cancers in the aging population are the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate diets. 
B)  chemical exposures. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C 
A)  inadequate diets. 
B)  chemical exposures. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C

Question 16

Why does damaged cartilage heal slowly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chondrocytes cannot be replaced if killed, and other cell types must take their place. 
B)  Cartilage is avascular, so nutrients and other molecules must diffuse to the site of injury. 
C)  Damaged cartilage becomes calcified, thus blocking the movement of materials required for healing. 
D)  Chondrocytes divide more slowly than other cell types, delaying the healing process. 
E)  Damaged collagen cannot be quickly replaced, thus slowing the healing process. 
A)  Chondrocytes cannot be replaced if killed, and other cell types must take their place. 
B)  Cartilage is avascular, so nutrients and other molecules must diffuse to the site of injury. 
C)  Damaged cartilage becomes calcified, thus blocking the movement of materials required for healing. 
D)  Chondrocytes divide more slowly than other cell types, delaying the healing process. 
E)  Damaged collagen cannot be quickly replaced, thus slowing the healing process.

Question 17

Secretions onto body surfaces require connection to the surface by a _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secretions onto body surfaces require connection to...

Question 18

Examples of fibrous connective tissue include

Accepted Answer

A)  tendons. 
B)  salivary glands. 
C)  respiratory passages. 
D)  ligaments. 
E)  A and D only 
A)  tendons. 
B)  salivary glands. 
C)  respiratory passages. 
D)  ligaments. 
E)  A and D only

Question 19

Which of the following cells is found in stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  adipocyte 
B)  mast cell 
C)  fibroblast 
D)  melanocyte 
E)  macrophage 
A)  adipocyte 
B)  mast cell 
C)  fibroblast 
D)  melanocyte 
E)  macrophage

Question 20

The most abundant fluid connective tissue in the body is _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most abundant fluid connective tissue in...

The cell that accounts for the least amount of the volume of blood is the

The muscle tissue without striations is

Secretions directly into the blood are characteristic of _________________________ glands.

Which of the following may occur with aging?

Smooth muscle differs from the other two types of muscle tissue because

Examination of a tubular structure with the electron microscope reveals a lining of cells with microvilli. This tissue is from the

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

Which type of tissue contains neuroglial cells?

The replacement of normal tissue with abnormal tissue is called

Which of the following is made up of a complete simple columnar epithelium and a relatively large amount of underlying connective tissue, and provides lubrication?

Skeletal muscle is to muscle tissue as bone is to

Cells of neural tissue that support the tissue are called

The most common type of cartilage is

A simple cuboidal epithelium would be found

Approximately 75 percent of cancers in the aging population are the result of

Why does damaged cartilage heal slowly?

Secretions onto body surfaces require connection to the surface by a _________________________.

Examples of fibrous connective tissue include

Which of the following cells is found in stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

The most abundant fluid connective tissue in the body is _________________________.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

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Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

The cell that accounts for the least amount of the volume of blood is the

The muscle tissue without striations is

Secretions directly into the blood are characteristic of _________________________ glands.

Which of the following may occur with aging?

Smooth muscle differs from the other two types of muscle tissue because

Examination of a tubular structure with the electron microscope reveals a lining of cells with microvilli. This tissue is from the

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

Which type of tissue contains neuroglial cells?

The replacement of normal tissue with abnormal tissue is called

Which of the following is made up of a complete simple columnar epithelium and a relatively large amount of underlying connective tissue, and provides lubrication?

Skeletal muscle is to muscle tissue as bone is to

Cells of neural tissue that support the tissue are called

The most common type of cartilage is

A simple cuboidal epithelium would be found

Approximately 75 percent of cancers in the aging population are the result of

Why does damaged cartilage heal slowly?

Secretions onto body surfaces require connection to the surface by a _________________________.

Examples of fibrous connective tissue include

Which of the following cells is found in stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

The most abundant fluid connective tissue in the body is _________________________.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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