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

Question 2

Collagen and elastin have all of these characteristics except they are NOT

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The type of connective tissue that stores lipids in fat cells is

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 6

The eye contains nerves,muscles,and blood cells.It is defined as which of the following?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 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

The tissue type that provides contractions that power movement is

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

Question 13

The study of an organism's structure is

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Groups of cells that interact and provide a specific function are defined as which of the following?

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

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The type of connective tissue with a mineralized extracellular matrix is

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

Question 20

The type of connective tissue with a matrix of fine collagen fibers is

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

Question 21

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder in which patients have very flexible joints and weakened blood vessels.A deficiency in which of the following would be consistent with both symptoms?

A)elastin
B)collagen
C)minerals
D)plasma
E)neurons

Question 22

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease in which repeated bouts of inflammation result in collagen deposits in the skin.Which of the following 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 in the skin

Question 23

Our cells use vitamin C to make collagen.People on a diet deficient in vitamin C have increased risk of small blood vessels rupturing.Which of the following 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 24

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 25

Cancers that arise in epithelial tissue are termed

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

Question 26

A type of gland that secretes an oily substance that softens and protects hair is a(an)

A)salivary gland.
B)mammary gland.
C)sweat gland.
D)sebaceous glanD.
E)endocrine gland.

Question 27

The systems that work together to protect the body are

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

Question 28

Which tissue within skin is responsible for producing sweat?

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

Question 29

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 30

Muscle tissue that is under voluntary control and contains cells with many nuclei is

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

Question 31

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 32

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 33

Muscle tissue that is controlled involuntarily and has no striations is

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

Question 34

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 35

An action that counters an existing condition is

A)termed negative feedback.
B)a mistake.
C)termed positive feedback.
D)termed directional control.

Question 36

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 37

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 38

The hormone that stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells is

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

Question 39

If the temperature of the skin is too low or too high this information is conveyed to an area of the brain called the

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

Question 40

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 41

What would happen to the drug dealer's blood pH and osmolarity (level of salts)?

A)Osmolarity and pH would both decrease.
B)Osmolarity would decrease and pH would increase.
C)Osmolarity would increase and pH would decrease.
D)Osmolarity and pH would both increase.

Question 42

The simple cuboidal cells found in the tubules would have which function?

A)allow exchange of substances by diffusion and osmosis
B)protect areas subject to abrasion
C)secrete and absorb substances
D)secrete hormones
E)secrete and propel mucus

Question 43

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 which of the following?

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

What is the primary function of melanin?

A)increasing absorption of UV radiation
B)decreasing water loss
C)increasing muscle strength
D)decreasing absorption of UV radiation
E)increasing synthesis of vitamins

Question 46

In the section "Investigating Life: Vitamins and the Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation",UV radiation _____ folic acid.

A)increases the body's production of
B)destroys
C)contains
D)has no effect on
E)produces

Question 47

In the section "Investigating Life: Vitamins and the Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation",a person with dark skin would have which levels of folic acid and vitamin D relative to a person with light skin at the same latitude?

A)Folic acid and vitamin D levels would be the same in both.
B)increased levels of both folic acid and vitamin D
C)decreased folic acid and increased vitamin D
D)decreased levels of both folic acid and vitamin D
E)increased folic acid and decreased vitamin D

Question 48

In the section "Investigating Life: Vitamins and the Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation",why isn't protection from skin cancer a good explanation for the selective advantage of producing melanin?

A)because skin cancer is never fatal
B)because skin cancer does not affect vitamin levels
C)because skin cancer doesn't affect reproductive success
D)because skin cancer is not passed to offspring
E)because skin cancer is not caused by UV radiation

Question 49

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 50

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.

Question 51

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 52

An ink tattoo leaves ink deposits in the dermis.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.

Question 53

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 54

A tissue is defined as a group of interacting cells that provide a specific function.

Question 55

The simple squamous cells found in the glomeruli would have which function?

A)secrete and propel mucus
B)secrete and absorb substances
C)protect areas subject to abrasion
D)secrete hormones
E)allow exchange of substances by diffusion and osmosis

Question 56

Melanin is produced in which of the following tissue types?

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

Question 57

Why would the drug dealer's urea and potassium levels in the blood be elevated?

A)They could not be absorbed from the urine.
B)More potassium and urea were being produced by the kidneys.
C)The kidneys could not break down the potassium and urea in the blood.
D)The kidneys could not secrete urea or potassium into the blooD.
E)They could not pass into the urinE.

Question 58

Epithelial tissues never have a free surface exposed to a space inside the body.

Question 59

In the section "Investigating Life: Vitamins and the Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation",which of the following is true of vitamin D and folic acid for a human?

A)They cannot be synthesized enough to meet a person's demand.
B)They cannot be synthesized at all by the human body.
C)All of the choices are correct.
D)They are both used to regulate calcium uptake by the bone.
E)Enough can be synthesized by the body to meet a person's demand.

Question 60

If the concentrations of salts are too high,which of the following would occur?

A)The hypothalamus would signal the kidney to release more salt into the urine.
B)The hypothalamus would signal the kidney to absorb more salt from the urine.
C)The pituitary would signal the kidney to release more salt into the urine.
D)The pituitary would signal the kidney to absorb more salt from the urine.
E)The liver would signal the kidney to absorb more salt from the urinE.

Question 61

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

Question 62

The state of internal constancy maintained by living organisms is homeostasis.

Question 63

If body temperature is too high the hypothalamus stimulates blood vessels in the skin to constrict.

Question 64

In the section "Investigating Life: Vitamins and the Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation",how did the scientists test their hypothesis?

A)The scientists mapped measurements of annual exposure to UV radiation on land and three categories of UV reflectance of the skin of indigenous people.
B)The scientists sampled vitamin D and folic acid levels in indigenous people around the world and compared it to three categories of UV reflectance of the skin.
C)The scientists mapped measurements of annual exposure to vitamin D and compared it to three categories of melanin production.
D)The scientists mapped measurements of annual exposure to folic acid and compared it to three categories of melanin production.

Question 65

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

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscular
D)nervous

Question 66

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 67

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

Question 68

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 69

Unicellular organisms,such as a single-celled protist,lack tissues.

Question 70

What plant parts transport water and therefore are involved in maintaining a state of internal constancy of water in a plant?

A)roots,stems,and leaves
B)roots only
C)stems only
D)leaves only

Question 71

If a person is required to take insulin they most likely do not produce all of the digestive enzymes that the liver normally produces.

Question 72

What must form in an embryo to make an organ system,such as the circulatory system?

A)cells,like white blood cells
B)tissues,like blood
C)organs,like the heart
D)All answers are correct.

Question 73

How is homeostasis achieved in a unicellular organism,such as a bacterium?

A)Maintains homeostasis within the one cell through intracellular processes.
B)Interaction of organ systems
C)Interaction of multiple organs
D)Homeostasis cannot be achieved by a unicellular organism.