Deck 4 (MC): Tissues and Membranes

Question 1

The tissue that forms ligaments is:

A)bone
B)smooth muscle
C)cartilage
D)fibrous connective tissue

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The tissue that keeps the trachea an open airway is:

A)smooth muscle
B)cartilage
C)bone
D)ciliated epithelium

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The body is supported by:

A)cartilage
B)bone
C)skeletal muscle tissue
D)fibrous connective tissue

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The tissue that sweeps pathogens up and out of the trachea is:

A)ciliated epithelium
B)smooth muscle
C)simple squamous epithelium
D)stratified squamous epithelium

Question 5

The salivary glands are made of cuboidal epithelium,the function of which is to:

A)protect from mechanical injury
B)absorb
C)secrete
D)be a barrier to viruses

Question 6

Fibrous connective tissue forms ligaments because it is:

A)strong
B)elastic
C)thin
D)permeable

Question 7

Cartilage is found in joints because it:

A)provides a smooth surface
B)has many capillaries to nourish the surrounding bone
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and it contributes to repair of fractures

Question 8

Osteocytes are cells of ___,and are found in a matrix made primarily of ___.

A)cartilage/protein
B)bone/calcium salts
C)cartilage/calcium salts
D)bone/protein

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of epithelial tissues?

A)A stratified epithelium has one layer of cells.
B)Epithelial tissues form coverings or linings.
C)Some form glands.
D)Many are capable of mitosis and repair.

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true of epithelial tissues?

A)Stratified squamous epithelium forms capillaries.
B)The thyroid gland is made of cuboidal epithelium.
C)Columnar epithelium lines the stomach.
D)In women,the fallopian tubes are lined with ciliated epithelium.

Question 11

Chondrocytes are cells of ___,and are found in a matrix that has no ___.

A)bone/protein
B)cartilage/protein
C)bone/capillaries
D)cartilage/capillaries

Question 12

Which statement is NOT true of epithelial tissues?

A)The esophagus is lined with stratified squamous epithelium.
B)The epidermis of the skin is stratified squamous epithelium.
C)The kidney tubules are cuboidal epithelium with microvilli.
D)The urinary bladder is lined with simple squamous epithelium.

Question 13

Simple squamous epithelium makes up the alveoli of the lungs because it is:

A)smooth
B)strong
C)thin
D)hard

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true of the tissues of the trachea?

A)Cartilage keeps the trachea open.
B)Ciliated epithelium sweeps dust up and out.
C)The lining is a serous membrane.
D)The lining has goblet cells that secrete mucus.

Question 15

The tissue that lines the mouth and esophagus,which undergoes mitosis to replace cells lost from the surface,is:

A)simple squamous epithelium
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)cuboidal epithelium
D)columnar epithelium

Question 16

The tissue that is thin enough to permit diffusion of gases in the lungs is:

A)stratified squamous epithelium
B)ciliated epithelium
C)cuboidal epithelium
D)simple squamous epithelium

Question 17

Stratified squamous epithelium makes up the epidermis of the skin because:

A)the surface cells are dead and prevent water loss
B)the lower cells are capable of mitosis to replace cells lost from the surface.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

Question 18

The tissue that lines the urinary bladder,in which the surface cells flatten as the bladder expands,is:

A)simple squamous epithelium
B)columnar epithelium
C)cuboidal epithelium
D)transitional epithelium

Question 19

The tissue that provides a smooth surface in joints is:

A)bone
B)smooth muscle
C)cartilage
D)fibrous connective tissue

Question 20

The tissue that protects some internal organs from mechanical injury is:

A)cartilage
B)fibrous connective tissue
C)bone
D)none of these

Question 21

The function of red blood cells is to transport ___ bonded to the protein ___.

A)oxygen/hemoglobin
B)carbon dioxide/collagen
C)carbon dioxide/hemoglobin
D)oxygen/collagen

Question 22

With a deficiency of white blood cells,the body will soon suffer from:

A)a lack of oxygen
B)infections
C)prolonged bleeding
D)slower nerve impulses

Question 23

The cells that destroy pathogens that have entered the body are the:

A)platelets
B)RBCs
C)chondrocytes
D)WBCs

Question 24

Red blood cells are produced in the:

A)liver
B)red bone marrow
C)spleen
D)all of these

Question 25

Which statement is NOT true of bone and cartilage?

A)Bone tissue has a poor blood supply.
B)The body is supported by bone.
C)The cells of cartilage are chondrocytes.
D)The matrix of cartilage has no capillaries.

Question 26

The part of a neuron that carries impulses toward the cell body is the:

A)axon
B)dendrite
C)synapse
D)neurotransmitter

Question 27

The part of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body is the:

A)axon
B)dendrite
C)synapse
D)myelin sheath

Question 28

The cells that are important for blood clotting are:

A)WBCs
B)platelets
C)RBCs
D)fibroblasts

Question 29

The function of red bone marrow is to:

A)produce blood plasma
B)produce bone matrix
C)produce blood cells
D)all of these

Question 30

With a deficiency of platelets,the body will soon suffer from:

A)a lack of oxygen
B)infections
C)prolonged bleeding
D)slower nerve impulses

Question 31

The function of white blood cells is to:

A)destroy pathogens and provide immunity
B)carry oxygen
C)initiate blood clotting
D)none of these

Question 32

The functions of nerve tissue include:

A)sensation
B)movement
C)learning
D)all of these

Question 33

The cells that carry oxygen in the blood are:

A)WBCs
B)platelets
C)fibroblasts
D)RBCs

Question 34

Nerve tissue is the major tissue in each of these organs except the:

A)spinal cord
B)brain
C)peripheral nerves
D)skin

Question 35

Which statement is NOT true of the blood cells?

A)WBCs provide immunity.
B)All of the blood cells may be produced by the spleen.
C)Platelets contribute to blood clotting.
D)RBCs carry oxygen to tissues.

Question 36

The space between two neurons is called:

A)a synapse
B)a cell body space
C)a dendrite gap
D)an axon space

Question 37

Platelets in the blood are important for:

A)carrying oxygen
B)carrying carbon dioxide
C)blood clotting
D)defense against pathogens

Question 38

With a deficiency of red blood cells,the body will soon suffer from:

A)a lack of oxygen
B)infections
C)prolonged bleeding
D)slower nerve impulses

Question 39

Which statement is NOT true of the blood cells?

A)WBCs destroy pathogens.
B)Some WBCs are produced by the thymus gland.
C)RBCs contain hemoglobin.
D)Platelets are produced by lymphatic tissue.

Question 40

A synapse is:

A)the part of the neuron that carries the electrical impulse
B)the end of the neuron that receives the stimulus
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 41

Which statement is NOT true of nerve tissue?

A)Neurotransmitters carry impulses at synapses.
B)An axon carries impulses away from the cell body.
C)The myelin sheath is made by dendrites.
D)The cell body of a neuron contains the nucleus.

Question 42

The serous membrane that covers the surface of the heart is called the:

A)visceral pericardium
B)mesentery
C)parietal pericardium
D)visceral pleura

Question 43

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for the life of the neuron is the:

A)axon
B)dendrite
C)cell body
D)myelin sheath

Question 44

The function of smooth muscle in the small intestine is:

A)peristalsis
B)digestion of food
C)absorption of nutrients
D)production of enzymes

Question 45

The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the:

A)pleura
B)peritoneum
C)mesentery
D)pericardium

Question 46

Which statement is NOT true of cardiac muscle?

A)It forms the walls of the chambers of the heart.
B)Nerve impulses are necessary to cause contraction.
C)It pumps blood.
D)Another name is myocardium.

Question 47

The heart is made of ___ muscle,which ___.

A)striated/pumps blood
B)cardiac/contributes to breathing
C)striated/contributes to breathing
D)cardiac/pumps blood

Question 48

The purpose of microvilli in the small intestine is to:

A)contribute to peristalsis
B)secrete digestive enzymes
C)sweep the food through
D)increase the surface area for absorption

Question 49

The location of cardiac muscle is the:

A)arteries and heart
B)heart
C)arteries,veins,and heart
D)arteries and veins

Question 50

The purpose of nerve impulses to cardiac muscle is to:

A)regulate only the rate of contraction
B)cause contractions for pumping
C)start each contraction or heartbeat
D)stop the heart when necessary

Question 51

The visceral pericardium is found:

A)lining the heart
B)covering the heart
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and covering the pericardial sac

Question 52

The function of Schwann cells is to form the ___ of peripheral neurons.

A)synapse
B)myelin sheath
C)neurotransmitters
D)axons

Question 53

Which statement is NOT true of nerve tissue?

A)Dendrites carry impulses toward the cell body.
B)Functions of nerve tissue are movement and sensation.
C)A synapse is the space between two neurons.
D)An impulse crosses the synapse by way of the myelin sheath.

Question 54

Which statement is NOT true of the tissues of the small intestine?

A)Smooth muscle contracts in waves called peristalsis.
B)Ciliated epithelium sweeps food through.
C)Columnar epithelium secretes digestive enzymes.
D)Microvilli make absorption of nutrients more efficient.

Question 55

The surface area of the small intestine is increased for efficient absorption by the presence of:

A)cilia on the smooth muscle
B)microvilli on the smooth muscle
C)microvilli on the columnar epithelium
D)cilia on the columnar epithelium

Question 56

Peristalsis in the small intestine is the function of:

A)columnar epithelium
B)smooth muscle
C)microvilli
D)striated muscle

Question 57

Digestive enzymes are produced by the ___ of the small intestine.

A)columnar epithelium
B)smooth muscle
C)ciliated epithelium
D)goblet cells

Question 58

At synapses,nerve impulse transmission is accomplished by:

A)electrical transmission
B)the myelin sheath
C)the Schwann cells
D)chemical neurotransmitters

Question 59

The neurotransmitters of a neuron enable a nerve impulse to:

A)leave the cell body
B)speed up along the axon
C)slow down along the axon
D)cross a synapse

Question 60

The myelin sheath of peripheral neurons is formed by ___ to provide ___ for neurons.

A)Schwann cells/electrical insulation
B)axons/neurotransmitters
C)Schwann cells/neurotransmitters
D)axons/electrical insulation

Question 61

The serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the:

A)pleura
B)pericardium
C)peritoneum
D)mesentery

Question 62

The function of synovial fluid is to:

A)prevent friction as the heart beats
B)prevent friction at synapses
C)prevent friction in joints
D)speed up impulse transmission at synapses

Question 63

Which serous membrane is NOT paired with its proper location?

A)peritoneum-lines the abdominal cavity
B)parietal pericardium-lines the heart
C)mesentery-covers abdominal organs
D)parietal pleura-lines the thoracic cavity

Question 64

The peritoneum is found:

A)lining abdominal organs
B)covering abdominal organs
C)lining the abdominal cavity
D)covering the abdominal cavity

Question 65

The parietal pleura is found:

A)lining the thoracic cavity
B)covering the thoracic cavity
C)lining the lungs
D)covering the lungs

Question 66

Which type of muscle tissue constricts or dilates the pupil?

A)skeletal muscle
B)smooth muscle
C)striated muscle
D)voluntary muscle

Question 67

The visceral pleura is found:

A)lining the thoracic cavity
B)covering the thoracic cavity
C)lining the lungs
D)covering the lungs

Question 68

The fluid that transports nutrients in the blood is:

A)serous fluid
B)mucus
C)plasma
D)synovial fluid

Question 69

Which type of muscle tissue produces a significant amount of body heat?

A)smooth muscle
B)visceral muscle
C)striated muscle
D)cardiac muscle

Question 70

The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)visceral peritoneum
C)parietal pleura
D)parietal peritoneum

Question 71

The fluid that prevents friction as the heart beats is:

A)plasma
B)serous fluid
C)synovial fluid
D)mucus

Question 72

The fluid that prevents friction between the pleural membranes is:

A)serous fluid
B)mucus
C)plasma
D)synovial fluid

Question 73

The fluid that prevents friction in joints is:

A)serous fluid
B)mucus
C)plasma
D)synovial fluid

Question 74

Which statement is NOT true of skeletal muscle?

A)It is attached to bones.
B)It does not need nerve impulses to contract.
C)It produces a significant amount of body heat.
D)It moves the skeleton.

Question 75

The fluid that traps pathogens in the respiratory tract is:

A)serous fluid
B)mucus
C)plasma
D)synovial fluid

Question 76

The function of smooth muscle in arteries is to:

A)pump blood
B)prevent abnormal clotting
C)keep the blood moving
D)help maintain blood pressure

Question 77

The mesentery is found:

A)lining the abdominal organs
B)covering the abdominal organs
C)lining the abdominal cavity
D)covering the abdominal cavity

Question 78

Which statement is NOT true of body fluids?

A)Serous fluid prevents friction as the heart beats.
B)Synovial fluid prevents friction between serous membranes.
C)Mucus is a lubricant in the digestive tract.
D)Plasma transports waste products in the blood.

Question 79

The function of serous fluid in all of its locations is to:

A)supply nutrients
B)prevent infection
C)remove cellular waste products
D)prevent friction

Question 80

The serous membrane that covers the lungs is the:

A)visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura
C)visceral peritoneum
D)parietal peritoneum