Deck 23: Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Question 1

The primary function of muscle tissue is

A)contraction.
B)absorption.
C)secretion.
D)impulse transmission.
E)compression.

Answer 1

A
Explanation: The contraction of muscle tissue is due to the relative movement of actin and myosin,powered by ATP.Please see section 23.2 for more information.

Question 2

The only type of connective tissue in which collagen is not secreted is

A)bone.
B)blood.
C)cartilage.
D)adipose.
E)loose connectivE.

Answer 2

B
Explanation: Collagen is useful in connective tissues which make durable physical bonds with one another,so,blood,which is fluid,does not need to secrete collagen.Please see section 23.2 for more information.

Question 3

The tissue type that receives,processes,and transmits information by providing a communication network among cells is

A)epithelial.
B)connective.
C)nervous.
D)muscle.
E)All answers are correct.

Answer 3

C
Explanation: Nervous tissue is specialized for carrying and processing information.Please see section 23.2 for more information.

Question 4

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a multiple layer of flattened cells is

A)stratified squamous.
B)simple squamous.
C)simple cuboidal.
D)simple columnar.
E)stratified columnar.

Question 5

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of cube-shaped cells is

A)simple squamous.
B)simple cuboidal.
C)stratified cuboidal.
D)simple columnar.
E)stratified columnar.

Question 6

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of flattened cells is

A)stratified squamous.
B)simple cuboidal.
C)simple columnar.
D)simple squamous.
E)stratified columnar.

Question 7

The tissue that makes up the spinal cord and brain consists of

A)neurons only.
B)platelets and neuroglia.
C)platelets only.
D)neurons and platelets.
E)neurons and neuroglia.

Question 8

The study of an organism's structure is

A)physiology.
B)kinesiology.
C)endocrinology.
D)anatomy.
E)immunology.

Question 9

Which property would distinguish a protein from collagen and elastin?

A)fibrous proteins.
B)located in loose connective tissue.
C)enzymes.
D)located in dense connective tissue.
E)providing stretch.

Question 10

The study of the function of all of the body's parts is

A)anatomy.
B)physiology.
C)pathology.
D)histology.
E)genetics.

Question 11

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of elongated cells is

A)stratified cuboidal.
B)simple squamous.
C)stratified squamous.
D)stratified columnar.
E)simple columnar.

Question 12

You are given a tissue sample in culture and are asked to identify it.Chemical tests show that it secretes collagen and stores fat,so you label it

A)bone.
B)cartilage.
C)adipose.
D)dense connective.
E)blood.

Question 13

You are asked to research what the eye is.You read that it contains nerves,muscles,and blood cells.Therefore,you decide that it is what?

A)organ
B)tumor
C)organ system
D)tissue

Question 14

The different types of animal tissue include

A)epithelial tissue.
B)connective tissue.
C)muscle tissue.
D)nervous tissue.
E)All answers are correct.

Question 15

The tissue type that provides support,transport,and insulation is

A)epithelial.
B)connective.
C)nervous.
D)muscle.
E)All answers are correct.

Question 16

If a friend says that they have damage to connective tissue with a matrix of fine collagen fibers,you know that they need help with

A)bone.
B)adipose.
C)cartilage.
D)dense connective.
E)blood.

Question 17

Groups of cells that interact and provide a specific function are defined as what?

A)organ system
B)organ
C)tissue
D)tumor
E)No answer is correct.

Question 18

The type of connective tissue with a mineralized extracellular matrix is

A)cartilage.
B)bone.
C)adipose.
D)blooD.
E)loose connectivE.

Question 19

The tissue type that provides contractions that power movement is

A)epithelial.
B)connective.
C)muscle.
D)nervous.
E)All answers are correct.

Question 20

The tissue type that acts as a lining of organs,and also serves in absorption and secretion,and conducts gas diffusion is

A)connective.
B)nervous.
C)muscle.
D)epithelial.
E)All answers are correct.

Question 21

The systems that support and move the body are

A)skeletal and muscular.
B)nervous and endocrine.
C)circulatory and respiratory.
D)digestive and circulatory.
E)urinary and immunE.

Question 22

The hormone that stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells is

A)glucagon.
B)estrogen.
C)insulin.
D)ethylene.
E)progesteronE.

Question 23

The systems that work together to acquire and use energy are

A)nervous and endocrine.
B)skeletal and muscular.
C)digestive,respiratory,and circulatory.
D)reproductive and integumentary.
E)urinary and immunE.

Question 24

You are working in a diagnostic lab,and you receive a skin biopsy sample.The sample shows several groups of cancerous cells in the epithelium,so you say in your report that you found several

A)carcinomas.
B)leukemias.
C)sarcomas.
D)hybridomas.
E)lymphomas.

Question 25

Our cells use vitamin C to make collagen,and people on a diet deficient in vitamin C have increased risk of small blood vessels rupturing.Which is the best explanation for this observation?

A)Collagen is the connective tissue in blood.
B)Collagen weakens the cells lining blood vessels.
C)Collagen is in the connective tissue surrounding blood vessels.
D)Collagen causes blood vessels to become stiff and more likely to break.
E)Collagen inhibits blood clotting.

Question 26

The systems that coordinate communication are

A)skeletal and muscular.
B)circulatory and respiratory.
C)nervous and endocrine.
D)digestive and circulatory.
E)urinary and immunE.

Question 27

Patients with muscular dystrophy have decreased voluntary motion,while involuntary motions remain normal.Which tissues are affected by muscular dystrophy?

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

Question 28

One way humans maintain body temperature is by increasing blood flow to the skin and sweating.Which organ systems are interacting in this process?

A)circulatory and muscular
B)muscular and integumentary
C)endocrine and muscular
D)circulatory and integumentary
E)endocrine and circulatory

Question 29

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease in which repeated bouts of inflammation result in collagen deposits in the skin.Which would be a symptom of scleroderma?

A)increased blood flow to the skin
B)increased flexibility in the skin
C)change in the skin cell type from squamous to columnar
D)change in the skin cell type from columnar to squamous
E)less flexibility and sensitivity to temperature in the skin

Question 30

You are observing a test subject move his arm.You notice that the subject can move the arm on command,and a tissue biopsy shows that the relevant muscle tissue has cells with many nuclei.You decide that the movement is due to muscle that is

A)cardiac.
B)skeletal.
C)smooth.
D)both smooth and cardiac.
E)No answer is correct.

Question 31

Blood vessels are lined by a single layer of flattened cells.Which type of cells line a blood vessel?

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

Question 32

If you were asked to list systems that are most critical for protecting the body from external threats,you would list

A)nervous and endocrine.
B)skeletal and muscular.
C)digestive,respiratory,and circulatory.
D)integumentary,immune,and urinary.
E)reproductive and respiratory.

Question 33

When a blood clot begins to form,the enzyme thrombin is formed.Thrombin then activates the enzymes that produce more thrombin.This is an example of which of the following?

A)negative feedback
B)positive feedback
C)endocrine feedback
D)nervous feedback
E)hormonal feedback

Question 34

If you were doing experiments on rats and wanted to disrupt thermal homeostasis,you would want to disconnect the

A)cerebellum.
B)hypothalamus.
C)cerebrum.
D)medulla oblongata.
E)spinal cord.

Question 35

The body's first line of defense against disease-causing microorganisms is

A)the white blood cells.
B)the process of phagocytosis.
C)the production of antibodies.
D)the production of T lymphocytes.
E)the intact skin.

Question 36

Which tissue within skin is responsible for producing sweat?

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nervous
E)endocrine

Question 37

An action that counters an existing condition is

A)termed negative feedback.
B)a mistake.
C)termed positive feedback.
D)termed directional control.
E)No answer is correct.

Question 38

Muscle tissue that is controlled involuntarily and has no striations is

A)smooth.
B)cardiac.
C)skeletal.
D)cartilage.
E)squamous.

Question 39

Blood flow is increased by vasodilation,or widening of the blood vessel.Which tissue is responsible for vasodilation?

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nervous
E)endocrine

Question 40

Turning up the temperature setting in a room that feels cold,causing a heater to turn on,is an example of the principle of

A)homeostasis.
B)positive feedback.
C)negative feedback.
D)directional control.

Question 41

An ink tattoo leaves ink deposits in the dermis.Which is true of this type of tattoo?

A)It would be temporary because epidermal cells are constantly replaced.
B)It would be permanent because epidermal cells are not replaced.
C)It would be permanent because dermal cells are not replaced.
D)It would be temporary because dermal cells are constantly replaceD.
E)No answer is correct.

Question 42

The liver produces 90% of the cholesterol in your body,much of it transported in the blood as low density lipoprotein (LDL).When the levels of blood LDL increase,an enzyme in the liver that makes cholesterol is inhibited.This is an example of what?

A)positive feedback
B)endocrine feedback
C)nervous feedback
D)negative feedback
E)hormonal feedback

Question 43

In a hierarchical description of an animal,tissues would fall between cells and organs.

Question 44

Feathers,whether on an ancient dinosaur or a modern bird,can help in thermoregulation by holding onto body heat.

Question 45

If you found a dinosaur fossil in which the nasal cavity cross section was proportionally as large as in a dog,you would probably have found an endothermal dinosaur.

Question 46

Most burn victims who have substantial damage to their skin are prescribed powerful antibiotics because the intact skin is the first defense against bacterial infections.

Question 47

Which animal tissue has control over the other tissues and is found in all organ systems?

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscular
D)nervous
E)No answer is correct.

Question 48

An organ is defined as consisting of two or more interacting tissues.

Question 49

A henna tattoo stains the surface of the skin.Which of the following is true of this type of tattoo?

A)It would be temporary because epidermal cells are constantly replaced.
B)It would be permanent because epidermal cells are not replaced.
C)It would be permanent because dermal cells are not replaced.
D)It would be temporary because dermal cells are constantly replaceD.
E)No answer is correct.

Question 50

The tissue which gives the outer part of the ear is unique to animals.

Question 51

Melanin is produced in which tissue type?

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nervous
E)endocrine

Question 52

What is a principal mechanism by which endotherms obtain body heat?

A)generate heat via metabolism
B)seek sunshine
C)bask on warm rocks
D)make an insulated burrow
E)tuck legs into its body

Question 53

What two features do all tissues share?

A)All tissues are composed of cells in an extracellular matrix and make up organs.
B)All tissues have DNA and are unique to a specific organ.
C)All tissues have protein fibers and are unique to a specific organ.
D)All tissues have carbohydrate skeletons and are unique to a specific organ.
E)All answers are correct.

Question 54

What might an ectotherm do to conserve or obtain body heat?

A)All answers are correct.
B)seek sunshine
C)bask on warm rocks
D)make an insulated burrow
E)tuck legs into its body

Question 55

Neurons insulate neuroglia as the latter carry electrical signals.

Question 56

Muscle cells insulate neuroglia as the latter carry electrical signals to muscles.

Question 57

Rickets,a disease that weakens bones,is caused by vitamin D deficiency.In a healthy individual,which organ systems interact to synthesize vitamin D?

A)circulatory and muscular
B)muscular and skeletal
C)skeletal and integumentary
D)endocrine and muscular
E)endocrine and circulatory

Question 58

The cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity can be an important indicator of whether an animal is an endotherm or an ectotherm.

Question 59

The most common way that living organisms maintain homeostasis is by positive feedback mechanisms.

Question 60

If you observe the hypothalamus of a newly discovered animal stimulate blood vessels in the skin to relax in response to excessive body temperature,you know that it is an ectotherm.

Question 61

The tissue that gives the skull its shape is shared with plants.