Deck 4: Tissues

Question 1

Which of the following biomolecules is responsible for helping to protect the skin and its underlying tissues from microbes, heat, and chemicals?

A)hyaluronic acid
B)chondroitin sulfate
C)collagen
D)keratin
E)phospholipids

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Mucus-secreting goblet cells are found in all of the following organ systems EXCEPT the

A)urinary system
B)endocrine system
C)digestive system
D)respiratory system
E)reproductive system

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following types of epithelia commonly function in either absorption or secretion?

A)squamous epithelium only
B)columnar epithelium only
C)cuboidal epithelium only
D)squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium
E)columnar epithelium and cuboidal epithelium

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Goblet cells are commonly found in which of the following types of epithelial tissues?

A)squamous epithelium
B)columnar epithelium
C)cuboidal epithelium
D)transitional epithelium
E)none of the choices is correct

Question 5

A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a/an

A)histologist
B)radiologist
C)pathologist
D)epidemiologist
E)endocrinologist

Question 6

A single layer of cube-shaped cells lining a secretory duct would be classified as

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

Question 7

The two characteristics that are commonly used to categorize the different types of covering and lining epithelia are

A)cell size and shape.
B)location and type of secretion produced.
C)cell shape and number of layers of cells.
D)cell shape and location in the body.
E)location and number of layers of cells.

Question 8

All of the following cell types are commonly found in most types of connective tissues EXCEPT

A)fibroblasts
B)macrophages
C)plasma cells
D)mast cells
E)glial cells

Question 9

A type of tissue that functions in support and protection of body organs, stores energy, and provides immunity is called

A)epithelial tissue
B)connective tissue
C)nervous tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)none of the choices is correct

Question 10

Epithelium that appears to have several layers of cells but actually only has one layer is classified as

A)simple
B)stratified
C)transitional
D)pseudostratified
E)columnar

Question 11

All of the following are secretory products of exocrine glands EXCEPT

A)mucus
B)oil
C)digestive enzymes
D)hormones
E)saliva

Question 12

Which of the following types of tissues is always avascular?

A)connective tissue
B)muscle tissue
C)nervous tissue
D)epithelial tissue
E)more than one of these tissues is avascular

Question 13

The main function of stratified squamous epithelium is

A)secretion
B)absorption
C)diffusion
D)protection
E)distension

Question 14

Which of the following types of tissues is often ciliated?

A)transitional epithelium
B)connective tissue
C)cartilage
D)columnar epithelium
E)squamous epithelium

Question 15

The fibers found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue are made of

A)carbohydrates
B)proteins
C)nucleic acids
D)lipids
E)none of the choices is correct

Question 16

A basement membrane is always present

A)between the epithelial cells lining body cavities.
B)between the epithelium and underlying muscle tissue.
C)between the epithelium and underlying connective tissue.
D)on the apical surface of the epithelium.
E)between the epithelial cells found in glands.

Question 17

A type of epithelial tissue containing cells that can change shapes as the tissue stretches is called

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

Question 18

Which of the following types of tissue contains a large amount of extracellular matrix?

A)connective tissue
B)nervous tissue
C)epithelial tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)all of the choices are correct

Question 19

The tissue lining body cavities is called

A)epithelial tissue
B)connective tissue
C)nervous tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)bone of the choices is correct

Question 20

A type of epithelium consisting of a single layer of flat cells that allow diffusion to occur is called

A)pseudostratified epithelium
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)simple columnar epithelium
D)simple squamous epithelium
E)transitional tissue

Question 21

All of the following are classified as loose connective tissue EXCEPT

A)areolar connective tissue
B)adipose tissue
C)reticular connective tissue
D)elastic connective tissue
E)none of the choices is correct

Question 22

The type of tissue that is highly specialized for contraction and movement is

A)nervous tissue
B)epithelial tissue
C)connective tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)osseous tissue

Question 23

Which of the following types of connective tissue fibers has the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?

A)collagen fibers
B)reticular fibers
C)elastic fibers
D)glucosamine fibers
E)chondroitin fibers

Question 24

Which of the following structures contains a large amount of elastic connective tissue?

A)heart valves
B)periosteum
C)dermis
D)epidermis
E)walls of large arteries

Question 25

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate comparison of connective and epithelial tissues?

A)In general, connective tissue cells are located farther from each other than epithelial tissue cells.
B)The space between connective tissues cells, but not epithelial cells, is filled with an extracellular matrix consisting of fibers and ground substance.
C)Epithelial tissues have a good blood supply that often diffuses into neighboring connective tissues to nourish them as well.
D)Damaged epithelial tissues are rapidly repaired, while connective tissues are repaired slowly or not at all.
E)Many type of connective tissues contain extracellular fibers, but epithelial tissues do not.

Question 26

Which of the following types of tissue contains neuroglia cells?

A)epithelial tissue
B)osseous tissue
C)connective tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)nervous tissue

Question 27

What is the correct term for the layer of a serous membrane that is attached to the body cavity wall?

A)parietal layer
B)greater omentum
C)visceral layer
D)peritoneum
E)lesser omentum

Question 28

All of the following are signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)EXCEPT

A)painful joints.
B)mouth ulcers.
C)butterfly rash on face.
D)dryness of eyes and mouth.
E)rapid loss of large amounts of scalp hair.

Question 29

The layer of a serous membrane that covers and attaches to the organs inside body cavities is the

A)mucous layer
B)parietal layer
C)synovial layer
D)visceral layer
E)pleural layer

Question 30

Which of the following types of tissue would most likely have the best blood supply?

A)stratified squamous epithelium
B)skeletal muscle
C)elastic cartilage
D)fibrocartilage
E)hyaline cartilage

Question 31

The extracellular matrix of blood consists of a liquid called

A)serum
B)plasma
C)water
D)intracellular fluid
E)lymph

Question 32

Which of the following types of membranes line body cavities that open directly to the exterior?

A)serous membranes
B)synovial membranes
C)mucous membranes
D)parietal membranes
E)visceral membranes

Question 33

The serous membrane covering the lungs is called the

A)visceral peritoneum
B)visceral pleura
C)visceral pericardium
D)mesothelium
E)endothelium

Question 34

Cartilage is classified as a/an

A)epithelial tissue
B)nervous tissue
C)areolar tissue
D)muscle tissue
E)connective tissue

Question 35

Which of the following is a common function of dense connective tissue?

A)absorption
B)support
C)contraction
D)lining of body cavities
E)secretion

Question 36

The type of membrane that lines the cavities of some joints are

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

Question 37

Which of the following types of epithelial tissues forms the superficial layer of the skin?

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

Question 38

A type of connective tissue containing both chondrocytes and elastic fibers is

A)elastic connective tissue
B)hyaline cartilage
C)fibrocartilage
D)elastic cartilage
E)bone

Question 39

The slippery, viscous polysaccharide found in the ground substance of some types of connective tissue that binds cells together and lubricates joints is called

A)hyaluronic acid
B)chondroitin sulfate
C)collagen
D)reticular connective tissue
E)elastin

Question 40

Blood is classified as a/an

A)epithelial tissue
B)dense connective tissue
C)loose connective tissue
D)liquid connective tissue
E)nervous tissue

Question 41

Which of the diagrams in the figure would be classified as a stratified epithelium?

A)A only
B)B only
C)C only
D)B and C
E)A, D, E, F

Question 42

Near perfect tissue regeneration of damaged tissue is possible if _____ cells accomplish the repair.

A)stromal
B)cartilage
C)parenchymal
D)neuroglial
E)mesenchymal

Question 43

Which of the following types of tissues has the poorest capacity for repair or renewal?

A)epithelium
B)cardiac muscle
C)skeletal muscle
D)nervous tissue
E)bone

Question 44

Which of following are common functions of epithelial tissues?

A)secretion
B)absorption
C)protection
D)lining spaces
E)all of the choices are correct

Question 45

The exchange of materials between epithelium and underlying connective tissue involves those materials moving across the basement membrane.

Question 46

The surface of most cartilage is covered by a membrane of dense irregular connective tissue called the

A)peritoneum
B)periosteum
C)perichondrium
D)perimysium
E)perineurium

Question 47

Tissue repair involves production of new cells by cell division originating from either the stroma or

A)basement membrane
B)parenchyma
C)perichondria
D)endothelia
E)mesothelia

Question 48

In epithelial tissues, cells are arranged in continuous sheets, in either single or multiple layers.

Question 49

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe an effect of aging on tissues?

A)Tissues heal faster in older people.
B)More glucose is added to proteins both inside and outside of cells as we age.
C)Aging leads to elastin thickening and attracting more calcium.
D)In older individuals, collagen fibers increase in number.
E)As we age, more cross-links form between adjacent protein molecules.

Question 50

All of the following are normal functions of mucus EXCEPT

A)protects the lining of the stomach from harmful chemicals.
B)traps dust particles in the respiratory system.
C)lubricates food as it moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
D)traps foreign particles like bacteria and viruses in the respiratory system.
E)lubricates the ends of bones as they move in joints.

Question 51

A common autoimmune disease associated with inflammation and destruction of exocrine glands like the lacrimal and salivary glands, is called

A)systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Sjogren's syndrome
C)Multiple Sclerosis
D)Scleroderma
E)neurofibroblastosis

Question 52

A hollow organ, like the esophagus, that requires a protective surface against physical damage and is not involved in secretion or absorption would most likely be lined with

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

Question 53

Body cavities are lined with connective tissue.

Question 54

Which of the following types of tissue is responsible for producing secretions that help to lower body temperature, and lubricate and protect body surfaces?

A)nervous tissue
B)epithelium
C)muscle tissue
D)connective tissue
E)none of the choices is correct

Question 55

Which category of connective tissue functions to bind skin to underlying tissues and to bind smooth muscle cells together?

A)loose connective tissue
B)dense connective tissue
C)liquid connective tissue
D)cartilage
E)bone

Question 56

Which of the diagrams in the figure would be classified as a simple squamous epithelium?

A)A only
B)B only
C)C only
D)D only
E)A, D, E, and F

Question 57

A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a specialized activity.

Question 58

Which of the diagrams in the figure would be classified as a cuboidal epithelium?

A)A only
B)B only
C)C only
D)A and E
E)A, C, and E

Question 59

Squamous epithelium consists of cube-shaped cells.

Question 60

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line a part of the body are called

A)membranes
B)aponeuroses
C)lymph nodes
D)microtubules
E)mesothelia

Question 61

If stromal cells accomplish repair of a damaged tissue, the replacement tissue will be connective tissue resulting in production of scar tissue.

Question 62

Hyaline cartilage is found at the end of most long bones where joints form.

Question 63

Stratified columnar epithelium is a common type of tissue found in the human body.

Question 64

Aging tissues lose elasticity because glucose forms irreversible cross-links between adjacent proteins and elastin thickens and fragments.

Question 65

Epithelial tissue has a high capacity for renewal.

Question 66

Adhesions formed after a surgical procedure never cause problems.

Question 67

The replacement of a tissue or organ with cells or tissues from another animal is called xenotransplantation.

Question 68

The difference between simple and stratified epithelium is the shape of the cells.

Question 69

Immature, undifferentiated cells that divide to replace lost or damaged cells are called stem cells.

Question 70

Connective tissue cells produce the ground substance of the connective tissue matrix.

Question 71

Epithelial tissue is specialized for protection, secretion and absorption.

Question 72

There are two basic types of cells in nervous tissue: 1)Neurons that support and protect tissues and 2)Neuroglia that conduct impulses.

Question 73

The basal surface of all the cells in a pseudostratified columnar epithelium comes in contact with the basement membrane.

Question 74

Cartilage is highly vascular.

Question 75

Simple epithelium always consists of a single layer of flat cells.

Question 76

Neuroglia protect and support neurons.

Question 77

Exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts.

Question 78

Nonciliated columnar epithelia often contain both microvilli and goblet cells.

Question 79

Pseudostratified epithelia are never ciliated.

Question 80

The difference between dense and loose connective tissue is mainly in the arrangement and number of fibers.