Question 1

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 2

A connective tissue differs from an epithelial tissue in that connective tissue

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed of cells supported by a basement membrane 
B)  can produce and secrete products into the bloodstream 
C)  is composed of cells that can be described as squamous or cuboidal 
D)  is composed primarily of a nonliving extracellular material, which is located between the cells 
E)  is composed of cells interconnected by gap junctions or adhesion junctions 
A)  is composed of cells supported by a basement membrane 
B)  can produce and secrete products into the bloodstream 
C)  is composed of cells that can be described as squamous or cuboidal 
D)  is composed primarily of a nonliving extracellular material, which is located between the cells 
E)  is composed of cells interconnected by gap junctions or adhesion junctions

Question 3

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

Question 4

Goblet cells are critical to the movement of food in the body because they

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete mucus in the digestive tract 
B)  produce basement membrane for epithelial tissues 
C)  synthesize cholesterol 
D)  form gap junctions 
E)  produce sodium-potassium pumps 
A)  secrete mucus in the digestive tract 
B)  produce basement membrane for epithelial tissues 
C)  synthesize cholesterol 
D)  form gap junctions 
E)  produce sodium-potassium pumps

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Although the cells of a multicellular organism are specialized for certain functions, those cells must also be integrated and organized in order to work together to benefit the organism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using the figure above, identify the type of cell junction used in each of the following.
-These junctions allow for movement and flexibility, such as is needed for tissues like the epithelium of the skin that must stretch and bend.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: composed of tightly packed cells called muscle fibers
located in walls of hollow organs and tubes
involuntary
possesses intercalated discs and the cells branch
connects to tendons
gap junctions between adjacent cells
ability to contract

Accepted Answer

The Answer of smooth and skeletal and cardiac and all is...

Question 11

A(n) ________ epithelium allows gas exchange in the lungs.

Accepted Answer

simple or

Question 12

Since skin is made up of several types of tissues and has a number of different functions, it is best classified as an organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Skeletal muscle is considered ________ muscle because conscious control can be exercised over its movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Skeletal muscle is considered ________ muscle because...

Question 14

Cells in cartilage that produce the ground substance are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cells in cartilage that produce the ground...

Question 15

In a negative feedback system, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sensor detects a stimulus, which in turn amplifies the original disturbance. 
B)  Deviations from a desired condition are automatically detected and counteracted. 
C)  Homeostasis cannot be re-established until the effector is turned off. 
D)  The effector activates the sensor. 
E)  A sensor is not needed because the body anticipates the coming change. 
A)  A sensor detects a stimulus, which in turn amplifies the original disturbance. 
B)  Deviations from a desired condition are automatically detected and counteracted. 
C)  Homeostasis cannot be re-established until the effector is turned off. 
D)  The effector activates the sensor. 
E)  A sensor is not needed because the body anticipates the coming change.

Question 16

The abdominal cavity is separated from the thoracic cavity by the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  diaphragm 
C)  liver 
D)  heart 
E)  lungs 
A)  stomach 
B)  diaphragm 
C)  liver 
D)  heart 
E)  lungs

Question 17

Match each of the following diagrams in the figure below to the type of tissue it represents.
 
-designed for secretion and absorption
A)   
B)  
C)   
D)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following diagrams in...

Question 18

Spot desmosomes are actually ________ junctions, which allow for slight flexibility in an epithelium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Spot desmosomes are actually ________ junctions, which...

Question 19

A group of two or more tissues that function as a unit is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group of two or more tissues...

Question 20

Match each of the following diagrams in the figure below to the type of tissue it represents.
 
-muscle
A)   
B)  
C)   
D)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following diagrams in...

Exam 4: From Cells to Organ Systems

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

A connective tissue differs from an epithelial tissue in that connective tissue

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

Goblet cells are critical to the movement of food in the body because they

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 TRUE regarding skin?

Although the cells of a multicellular organism are specialized for certain functions, those cells must also be integrated and organized in order to work together to benefit the organism.

Using the figure above, identify the type of cell junction used in each of the following. -These junctions allow for movement and flexibility, such as is needed for tissues like the epithelium of the skin that must stretch and bend.

A(n) ________ epithelium allows gas exchange in the lungs.

Since skin is made up of several types of tissues and has a number of different functions, it is best classified as an organ.

Skeletal muscle is considered ________ muscle because conscious control can be exercised over its movement.

Cells in cartilage that produce the ground substance are the ________.

In a negative feedback system, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

The abdominal cavity is separated from the thoracic cavity by the

Match each of the following diagrams in the figure below to the type of tissue it represents. -designed for secretion and absorption A) B) C) D)

Spot desmosomes are actually ________ junctions, which allow for slight flexibility in an epithelium.

A group of two or more tissues that function as a unit is a(n) ________.

Match each of the following diagrams in the figure below to the type of tissue it represents. -muscle A) B) C) D)

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