Deck 4: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Question 1

Which type of tissue produces a matrix that surrounds and supports cells? ​

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nerve
E)endocrine ​

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The extracellular ground substance of the matrix is composed of ____. ​

A)cartilage
B)polysaccharides
C)lipids
D)proteins
E)elastin ​

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which type of connective tissue is specialized for energy storage? ​

A)bone
B)elastic cartilage
C)hyaline cartilage
D)adipose
E)blood ​

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What specialized type of connective tissue consists mostly of collagen in a watery matrix? ​

A)cartilage
B)bone
C)adipose
D)blood
E)elastic ​

Question 5

Exocrine glands secrete all of the following EXCEPT ____. ​

A)milk
B)hormones
C)saliva
D)earwax
E)enzymes ​

Question 6

Muscle that striated and voluntary is ____. ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 7

Endocrine and exocrine glands are derived from what type of tissue? ​

A)muscle
B)nerve
C)endocrine
D)epithelial
E)connective ​

Question 8

What type of fiber allows tissue to easily stretch and recoil? ​

A)elastic
B)connective
C)collagen
D)dense regular
E)loose regular ​

Question 9

A reticular form of loose connective tissue is the framework for the ____. ​

A)cartilage
B)bone
C)heart
D)liver
E)blood ​

Question 10

Muscle that is striated and involuntary is ____. ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 11

What muscle tissue contains specialized junctions that allow cells to contract as a unit? ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 12

Muscle that is composed of cylindrical cells that maintain posture is ____. ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 13

What type of tissue consisting of a single layer of cells containing cilia lines the throat and nasal passages? ​

A)simple epithelium
B)simple squamous epithelium
C)stratified columnar epithelium
D)psuedostratified epithelium
E)compound epithelium ​

Question 14

What type of tissue, consisting of a single layer of flattened cells, is designed to allow the easy diffusion of oxygen from blood to tissue? ​

A)simple connective
B)simple squamous epithelium
C)stratified columnar epithelium
D)psuedostratified epithelium
E)compound epithelium ​

Question 15

In which type of connective tissue are the fibers dissolved in a liquid matrix? ​

A)bone
B)elastic cartilage
C)hyaline cartilage
D)adipose
E)blood ​

Question 16

What muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels and hollow organs? ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of connective tissue? ​

A)bone
B)cartilage
C)glands
D)adipose
E)blood ​

Question 18

What type of tissue covers body surfaces or lines cavities? ​

A)muscle
B)nerve
C)endocrine
D)epithelial
E)connective ​

Question 19

The structure that separates epithelial tissue from the underlying supporting tissue is the ____. ​

A)duct system
B)cytoskeleton
C)free epithelial surface
D)basement membrane
E)plasma membrane ​

Question 20

What muscle tissue is considered involuntary? ​

A)skeletal only
B)smooth only
C)cardiac only
D)both skeletal and cardiac
E)both cardiac and smooth ​

Question 21

Cultured skin substitutes used to treat burns and chronic wounds are extracted from which tissue? ​

A)bone marrow
B)foreskin from circumcised infants
C)umbilical blood
D)adult skin
E)trachea epithelium ​

Question 22

Which membrane reduces friction between the lungs and chest wall during breathing? ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)tissue ​

Question 23

Membranes that surround the heart and lungs would be classified as ____. ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)tissue

Question 24

Motor neurons that carry messages from the spinal cord to muscles in the foot would have long ____. ​

A)cell bodies
B)soma
C)axons
D)dendrites
E)synapses ​

Question 25

Which cells supply nutrients to and remove wastes from nerve cells? ​

A)dendrites
B)glial
C)myocytes
D)neurons
E)chondrocytes ​

Question 26

Stem cells can be found in ____. ​

A)nerve tissue
B)all adult tissue
C)muscle
D)bone
E)umbilical cord blood ​

Question 27

What type of junction prevents stomach acids from leaking into the gut cavity? ​

A)tight junctions
B)elastic junctions
C)basement membranes
D)desmesomes
E)gap junctions ​

Question 28

Membranes that line cavities and tubes in the digestive and respiratory systems are classified as ____. ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)visceral ​

Question 29

What type of junction would be found in organs that are subject to stretching? ​

A)tight junctions
B)elastic junctions
C)basement membranes
D)desmesomes
E)gap junctions ​

Question 30

Which cells make up the majority of the body's nervous tissue? ​

A)dendrites
B)glial
C)myocytes
D)neurons
E)chondrocytes ​

Question 31

Membranes that occur in paired sheets are classified as ____. ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)visceral ​

Question 32

The cells that the body uses for rapid communication and control are ____. ​

A)dendrites
B)glial
C)myocytes
D)neurons
E)chondrocytes ​

Question 33

A severe sunburn would result in damage to which membrane? ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)tissue

Question 34

What type of junction allows electrical signals to rapidly spread from cell to cell? ​

A)tight junctions
B)elastic junctions
C)basement membranes
D)desmesomes
E)gap junctions ​

Question 35

Gap junctions are most plentiful in ____. ​

A)smooth and cardiac muscle
B)skeletal muscle
C)stomach and urinary bladder ​
D)blood vessels
E)brain and spinal cord ​

Question 36

The two basic types of tissue membranes are ____. ​

A)connective tissue and nerve
B)epithelial and connective tissue
C)epithelial and nerve
D)nerve and muscle
E)connective tissue and muscle ​

Question 37

Mucus is secreted onto membrane surfaces by ____. ​

A)desmesomes
B)chondrocytes
C)cardiocytes
D)endocrine cells
E)goblet cells ​

Question 38

Which membrane reduces friction in joints? ​

A)serous
B)cutaneous
C)mucous
D)synovial
E)tissue ​

Question 39

Which portion of nerve cells receives incoming messages? ​

A)cell body
B)soma
C)axon
D)dendrite
E)synapse ​

Question 40

The heart is located in which body cavity? ​

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal
E)pelvic ​

Question 41

Sebaceous glands in the skin produce ____. ​

A)oils
B)sweat
C)tears
D)new skin cells
E)hormones

Question 42

The bladder and rectum are located in which body cavity? ​

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal
E)pelvic ​

Question 43

Which type of cell produces proteins that form the tough, water-insoluble layer in the skin? ​

A)melanocytes
B)Granstein cells
C)keratinocytes
D)Langerhans cells
E)pigmented cells ​

Question 44

Which type of cell protects the skin from UV light damage? ​

A)melanocytes
B)Granstein cells
C)keratinocytes
D)Langerhans cells
E)squamous cells ​

Question 45

Which system defends against infections and cancer? ​

A)endocrine
B)circulatory
C)respiratory
D)lymphatic
E)urinary ​

Question 46

The integument consists of all of the following EXCEPT ____. ​

A)skin
B)endocrine glands
C)oil glands
D)sweat glands
E)nails ​

Question 47

Which type of cell functions to help control immune responses in the skin? ​

A)melanocytes
B)Granstein cells
C)keratinocytes
D)Langerhans cells
E)pigmented cells ​

Question 48

During the process of sweating to cool body temperature, the sweat gland is acting as which homeostatic component? ​

A)feedback system
B)sensory receptor
C)integrating center
D)effector
E)set point ​

Question 49

Which system functions to maintain blood volume and composition? ​

A)endocrine
B)circulatory
C)respiratory
D)lymphatic
E)urinary ​

Question 50

The brain is located in which body cavity? ​

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal
E)pelvic ​

Question 51

We shiver when we are cold. In this process the brain plays which homeostatic role? ​

A)feedback system
B)sensory receptor
C)integrating center
D)effector
E)set point ​

Question 52

Which skin disorder is caused by a type of herpes virus? ​

A)acne
B)vitiligo
C)cold sores
D)malignant melanoma
E)squamous cell carcinoma ​

Question 53

Which layer of the integument contains stratified squamous cells? ​

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis
D)subcutaneous layer
E)loose connective tissue layer ​

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT part of a homeostatic system? ​

A)positive feedback
B)sensory receptors
C)integrating center
D)effectors
E)set points ​

Question 55

The stomach and liver are located in which body cavity? ​

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal
E)pelvic ​

Question 56

The extracellular fluid is ____. ​

A)the body's internal environment
B)mostly plasma
C)comprised of about 4 liters of fluid
D)found inside the cell
E)is found inside cells and blood vessels ​

Question 57

The skeletal system performs four of the following functions. Which is NOT one of the skeletal system's functions? ​

A)supporting and protecting body parts
B)being a site for muscle attachment
C)producing red blood cells
D)maintaining body temperature
E)storing minerals ​

Question 58

Which system maintains posture and body temperature?

A)digestive
B)circulatory
C)nervous
D)lymphatic
E)muscular ​

Question 59

Melanocytes are located in the ____. ​

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis ​
D)subcutaneous layer
E)loose connective tissue layer ​

Question 60

Hair follicles and the bodies of sweat glands are located in the ____. ​

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis
D)subcutaneous layer
E)loose connective tissue layer ​

Question 61

The ____________________ is the noncellular structure between an epithelium and the underlying connective tissue. ​

Question 62

The ____________________ is a blend of cells, fibers, and ground substance found in connective tissues. ​

Question 63

The body's "thermostat" is located in the ____. ​

A)heart
B)spinal cord
C)thalamus
D)hypothalamus
E)skin ​

Question 64

Match the structures labeled in the diagram with the statements below.   
Figure 4.11
thedermis​

Question 65

The ____________________ is the neuron extension that receives information from other neurons. ​

Question 66

Match the structures labeled in the diagram with the statements below.   
Figure 4.11
locationofadiposetissue​

Question 67

Desmesomes are a type of ____________________ junction. ​

Question 68

The skin is an example of a(n)____________________ membrane. ​

Question 69

Nervous tissue is composed of neurons and ____________________, which support and nourish neurons. ​

Question 70

The most extreme form of excess heat production is ____. ​

A)hyperthermia
B)heat exhaustion
C)heat stroke
D)heat gain
E)non-shivering heat production ​

Question 71

Above 41^o C, ____. ​

A)enzymes denature
B)heart rate decreases
C)enzyme activity increases by 50%
D)hypothermia sets in
E)non-shivering heat production occurs ​

Question 72

Match the structures labeled in the diagram with the statements below.   
Figure 4.11
sweatgland​

Question 73

In ____________________ membranes, layers secrete fluid that fills the space between the two surfaces. ​

Question 74

____________________ junctions are channels that connect the cytoplasm of neighboring cells. ​

Question 75

Match the structures labeled in the diagram with the statements below.   
Figure 4.11
theepidermis​

Question 76

Core body temperature is about ____. ​

A)37 ° C
B)98.6 ° C
C)37 ° F
D)75 ° F
E)41 ° C ​

Question 77

____________________ tissue is made up of mainly collage finders aligned in a parallel fashion. ​

Question 78

Positive feedback systems play a role in ____. ​

A)blood pressure control
B)fluid volume regulation
C)body temperature regulation
D)child birth
E)blood glucose regulation ​

Question 79

The ____________________ membrane is a connective tissue structure that lines joint cavities. ​

Question 80

Match the structures labeled in the diagram with the statements below.   
Figure 4.11
locationofkeratinocytes​