Question 1

The ability of animals to adjust to seasonal changes in temperature is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  acclimatization. 
B)  estivation. 
C)  homeostatic adjustment. 
D)  torpor. 
E)  hibernation. 
A)  acclimatization. 
B)  estivation. 
C)  homeostatic adjustment. 
D)  torpor. 
E)  hibernation. A

Question 2

Lungs absorb oxygen from inhaled air, and the small intestine move ingested material through the digestive tract and absorbs nutrients from ingested food.Which of the following statements describes the type of epithelium you would expect to line each of these surfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  They are both lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
C)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium. 
D)  The lungs are lined by a columnar epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
E)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
A)  They are both lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  They are both lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
C)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium. 
D)  The lungs are lined by a columnar epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
E)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. C

Question 3

Although they are two different types of connective tissue, cartilage and bone have what feature in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  lacunae and Haversian canals 
B)  canaliculi and Haversian canals 
C)  lacunae and canaliculi 
D)  lamellae 
E)  lacunae 
A)  lacunae and Haversian canals 
B)  canaliculi and Haversian canals 
C)  lacunae and canaliculi 
D)  lamellae 
E)  lacunae E

Question 4

Carcinomas describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  cancers that develop from connective tissue. 
B)  cancers that develop from muscle. 
C)  cancers that develop from epithelial tissue. 
D)  the migration of cancer cells through blood or lymph channels. 
E)  genes that transform normal cells into cancer cells. 
A)  cancers that develop from connective tissue. 
B)  cancers that develop from muscle. 
C)  cancers that develop from epithelial tissue. 
D)  the migration of cancer cells through blood or lymph channels. 
E)  genes that transform normal cells into cancer cells.

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-attached via a basement membrane

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-attached via...

Question 6

Cuboidal epithelial cells are thin, flat cells.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A tissue is represented by a group of __________ adapted to carry out __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  closely associated, similar cells; specific functions 
B)  closely associated, different cells; specific functions 
C)  loosely associated, different cells; different functions 
D)  loosely associated, different cells; specific functions 
E)  closely associated, similar cells; different function 
A)  closely associated, similar cells; specific functions 
B)  closely associated, different cells; specific functions 
C)  loosely associated, different cells; different functions 
D)  loosely associated, different cells; specific functions 
E)  closely associated, similar cells; different function

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-glial cells

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-glial cells...

Question 9

The integumentary system

Accepted Answer

A)  covers and protects the body. 
B)  connects muscles to skin. 
C)  suspends organs in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  contains endocrine glands. 
E)  regulates muscle control. 
A)  covers and protects the body. 
B)  connects muscles to skin. 
C)  suspends organs in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  contains endocrine glands. 
E)  regulates muscle control.

Question 10

Figure 39-2
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Intercalated disks are gap junctions between cells of:

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle tissue. 
B)  skeletal muscle tissue. 
C)  cardiac muscle tissue. 
D)  both skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue. 
E)  all forms of muscle tissue. 
A)  smooth muscle tissue. 
B)  skeletal muscle tissue. 
C)  cardiac muscle tissue. 
D)  both skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue. 
E)  all forms of muscle tissue.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-elastic or reticular

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with its description.
a.connective
c.muscle
b.epithelial
d.nervous
-elastic or...

Question 12

The risk of developing cancer can be decreased by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the amount of nitrates in the diet. 
B)  exposing questionable tumors to x-rays. 
C)  increasing the amount of unprocessed fruits in the diet. 
D)  examining the breasts and testes every two years. 
E)  exposing neoplasms to UV radiation. 
A)  increasing the amount of nitrates in the diet. 
B)  exposing questionable tumors to x-rays. 
C)  increasing the amount of unprocessed fruits in the diet. 
D)  examining the breasts and testes every two years. 
E)  exposing neoplasms to UV radiation.

Question 13

Briefly discuss five ways to decrease your risk of developing cancer.

Accepted Answer

The boxed essay on textbook pa

Question 14

Which of the following statements about stress is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It impacts only one organ system at a given time. 
B)  It does not influence the function of the nervous system. 
C)  It causes a body response to attempt to maintain homeostasis. 
D)  It means that the internal and external environments are stable. 
E)  It impacts only one organ at a given time. 
A)  It impacts only one organ system at a given time. 
B)  It does not influence the function of the nervous system. 
C)  It causes a body response to attempt to maintain homeostasis. 
D)  It means that the internal and external environments are stable. 
E)  It impacts only one organ at a given time.

Question 15

Which type of epithelial cells will provide the most protection against abrasion, such as your foot rubbing against the bottom of your shoe?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple squamous 
B)  stratified squamous 
C)  simple cuboidal 
D)  pseudostratified columnar 
E)  endothelium 
A)  simple squamous 
B)  stratified squamous 
C)  simple cuboidal 
D)  pseudostratified columnar 
E)  endothelium

Question 16

Epithelial tissue is least likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  contract. 
B)  be specialized as sensory receptors. 
C)  provide protection. 
D)  regulate exchange of substances between parts of the body. 
E)  produce and secrete cell products. 
A)  contract. 
B)  be specialized as sensory receptors. 
C)  provide protection. 
D)  regulate exchange of substances between parts of the body. 
E)  produce and secrete cell products.

Question 17

A primary difference between a normal cell and a cancerous cell is

Accepted Answer

A)  the cell must be directly exposed to a carcinogen. 
B)  the cell must lose normal cell division controls 
C)  the cell must go through mitosis at least 25 times. 
D)  the cell must be located in either connective tissue or muscle. 
E)  the cell must be located in epithelial tissue.. 
A)  the cell must be directly exposed to a carcinogen. 
B)  the cell must lose normal cell division controls 
C)  the cell must go through mitosis at least 25 times. 
D)  the cell must be located in either connective tissue or muscle. 
E)  the cell must be located in epithelial tissue..

Question 18

Which of the following examples could be used to describe the relationship between cells and tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  five 2100 model computers with the same features linked together to perform mathematical calculations 
B)  five 2100 model computers with the same features connected to the internet 
C)  three 2100 model computers linked for mathematical calculations joined to two 2100 model computers linked for processing student records 
D)  three 2100 model computers made by Dell and three 2500 model computers made by Hewlett Packard connected to the same internet 
E)  five different types of computer discs containing stored information 
A)  five 2100 model computers with the same features linked together to perform mathematical calculations 
B)  five 2100 model computers with the same features connected to the internet 
C)  three 2100 model computers linked for mathematical calculations joined to two 2100 model computers linked for processing student records 
D)  three 2100 model computers made by Dell and three 2500 model computers made by Hewlett Packard connected to the same internet 
E)  five different types of computer discs containing stored information

Question 19

Figure 39-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in body temperature when exposed to cold 
B)  increased muscle contractions during labor 
C)  decreased insulin production in response to low blood sugar 
D)  increased respiration rate in response to decreased blood pH 
E)  Both choices A and B are correct. 
A)  increase in body temperature when exposed to cold 
B)  increased muscle contractions during labor 
C)  decreased insulin production in response to low blood sugar 
D)  increased respiration rate in response to decreased blood pH 
E)  Both choices A and B are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following cell types would not be found in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  chondrocytes 
D)  pseudostratified cells 
E)  adipose cells 
A)  macrophages 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  chondrocytes 
D)  pseudostratified cells 
E)  adipose cells

Exam 39: Animal Structure and Function: an Introduction

The ability of animals to adjust to seasonal changes in temperature is called:

Lungs absorb oxygen from inhaled air, and the small intestine move ingested material through the digestive tract and absorbs nutrients from ingested food.Which of the following statements describes the type of epithelium you would expect to line each of these surfaces?

Although they are two different types of connective tissue, cartilage and bone have what feature in common?

Carcinomas describe:

MATCHING Match the tissue with its description. a.connective c.muscle b.epithelial d.nervous -attached via a basement membrane

Cuboidal epithelial cells are thin, flat cells. ____________________

A tissue is represented by a group of __________ adapted to carry out __________.

MATCHING Match the tissue with its description. a.connective c.muscle b.epithelial d.nervous -glial cells

The integumentary system

Figure 39-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Intercalated disks are gap junctions between cells of:

MATCHING Match the tissue with its description. a.connective c.muscle b.epithelial d.nervous -elastic or reticular

The risk of developing cancer can be decreased by:

Briefly discuss five ways to decrease your risk of developing cancer.

Which of the following statements about stress is true?

Which type of epithelial cells will provide the most protection against abrasion, such as your foot rubbing against the bottom of your shoe?

Epithelial tissue is least likely to:

A primary difference between a normal cell and a cancerous cell is

Which of the following examples could be used to describe the relationship between cells and tissues?

Figure 39-3 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism?

Which of the following cell types would not be found in connective tissue?

A View of Life

Atoms and Molecules: the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life: Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp: Energy-Releasing Pathways

Photosynthesis: Capturing Light Energy

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna: the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity: Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Protection, Support, and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System: Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Reproduction

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Introduction to Ecology: Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

Ecology and the Geography of Life

Biological Diversity and Conservation Biology

Filters

A tissue is represented by a group of adapted to carry out .