Deck 4: Tissues and Membranes

Question 1

A carcincoma is a cancer derived from __________ tissue.

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The matrix of bone is formed in circular layers called

A)canals.
B)lamellae.
C)canaliculi.
D)lacunae.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The tissue that detects changes and coordinates body functions is the _______ tissue.

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The mouth, esophagus, and vagina are lined with nonkeratinized ________ epithelium.

A)stratified columnar
B)stratified cuboidal
C)stratified squamous
D)pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Question 5

The connective tissue with a matrix of calcium salts and some collagen fibers is

A)bone.
B)elastic cartilage.
C)fibrocartilage.
D)hyaline cartilage.

Question 6

A sarcoma is a cancer derived from ___________ tissue.

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

Question 7

Which statement about connective tissue membranes is false?

A)Some secrete synovial fluid, which can lubricate the freely movable joints.
B)Some are tough and fibrous, protecting fragile organs such as the brain.
C)Some can be found around other connective tissues, such as bone and cartilage.
D)Some secrete mucus, which can lubricate the external surface of organs.

Question 8

Cells of ________ muscle tissue have striations with multiple nuclei, and this tissue is _______ in function.

A)skeletal; involuntary
B)smooth; voluntary
C)skeletal; voluntary
D)cardiac; involuntary

Question 9

Simple squamous epithelium can be found in the lungs because

A)it functions to aid diffusion of gases into and out of the blood.
B)it uses multiple cell layers to protect delicate lung tissue.
C)it produces serous fluid, which helps trap inhaled particles.
D)it produces collagen, which are important in strengthening lung tissue.

Question 10

Blood is classified as

A)epithelial tissue.
B)connective tissue.
C)nervous tissue.
D)muscle tissue.

Question 11

Cells of _______ muscle tissue are striated with a single nucleus, and this tissue is _________ in function.

A)cardiac; involuntary
B)skeletal; voluntary
C)smooth; voluntary
D)skeletal; involuntary

Question 12

The tissue that binds organs together and provides protection and support for the organs is the _______ tissue.

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

Question 13

The tissue that covers the body surface, body cavities, and organ surfaces is the _______ tissue.

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

Question 14

The connective tissue that helps insulate the body, cushions internal organs, and stores excess nutrient energy is ________ tissue.

A)reticular
B)areolar connective
C)elastic connective
D)adipose

Question 15

The tissue that contracts to provide force is the _______ tissue.

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

Question 16

Glands are formed from

A)muscle tissue.
B)connective tissue.
C)epithelial tissue.
D)nervous tissue.

Question 17

Compact bone is arranged in concentric circles around ____________, and smaller _________ bring nutrients to osteocytes.

A)lamellae; central canals
B)lacunae, canaliculi
C)central canals, osteons
D)central canals; canaliculi

Question 18

Simple _______ epithelium occurs where diffusion, osmosis, and filtration are important functions within body organs.

A)cuboidal
B)columnar
C)squamous
D)pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Question 19

_____________ contains short rows of chondrocytes between tightly packed collagen fibers.

A)Elastic cartilage
B)Hyaline cartilage
C)Fibrocartilage
D)Reticular tissue

Question 20

Dense regular connective tissue consists of tightly packed

A)reticular fibers.
B)collagen fibers.
C)elastic fibers
D)fibroblasts.

Question 21

A single layer of square-like cells describes which of the following tissues?

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

Question 22

_____________ secrete mucus.

A)Reticular cells
B)Goblet cells
C)Adipocytes
D)Fibroblasts

Question 23

__________ are the interconnected bony plates in spongy bone.

A)Trabeculae
B)Canaliculi
C)Lacunae
D)Lamellae

Question 24

_____________ is the main tissue in ligaments and tendons.

A)Dense irregular connective tissue
B)Reticular tissue
C)Dense regular connective tissue
D)Areolar connective tissue

Question 25

_____________ forms the epiglottis and provides the supporting framework for the external ear.

A)Fibrocartilage
B)Elastic cartilage
C)Hyaline cartilage
D)Dense regular connective tissue

Question 26

Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissues?

A)They contain loosely arranged cells.
B)They are attached to a basement membrane.
C)They contain protein fibers.
D)They contain ground substance.

Question 27

_____________ produce the ground substance and protein fibers in conectrive tissues.

A)Fibroblasts
B)Goblet cells
C)Reticular cells
D)Adipocytes

Question 28

_____________ consists of fibers that are oriented in multiple directions, and is found in the joint capsules and the deep layer of skin.

A)Dense regular connective tissue
B)Areolar connective tissue
C)Dense irregular connective tissue
D)Reticular tissue

Question 29

_____________ forms the larynx and part of the nose, and provides protective covering on the bone surfaces forming freely movable joints.

A)Elastic cartilage
B)Dense regular connective tissue
C)Hyaline cartilage
D)Fibrocartilage

Question 30

__________ are the tiny, fluid-filled canals that serve as passageways for the movement of materials between osteocytes and the blood supply.

A)Trabeculae
B)Lamellae
C)Canaliculi
D)Lacunae

Question 31

Which of the following is not a type of protein fibers in connective tissues?

A)muscle fibers
B)elastic fibers
C)reticular fibers
D)collagen fibers

Question 32

_________ is the connective tissue responsible for the storage of fat.

A)Adipose tissue
B)Elastic connective tissue
C)Reticular tissue
D)Areolar connective tissue

Question 33

_____________ contains widely spaced collagen and elastic fibers, and is the most abundant connective tissue in the body.

A)Dense irregular connective tissue
B)Adipose tissue
C)Reticular tissue
D)Areolar connective tissue

Question 34

_____________ acts as a biological filter in organs like lymph nodes.

A)Dense irregular connective tissue
B)Reticular tissue
C)Dense regular connective tissue
D)Areolar connective tissue

Question 35

The various types of epithelial tissues are classified by

A)the shape of the cells at the free surface and the number of cell layers.
B)the size and shape of the cells at the free surface.
C)the size and the location of the cells.
D)the number of cell layers and the size of the cells.

Question 36

________ are the fluid-filled spaces in which the osteocytes of bone reside.

A)Lacunae
B)Canaliculi
C)Trabeculae
D)Lamellae

Question 37

_____________ is located in the intervertebral discs to absorb shock.

A)Hyaline cartilage
B)Fibrocartilage
C)Elastic cartilage
D)Dense regular connective tissue

Question 38

Which of the following cell types would be found in places such as the kidneys or the secretory portions of some glands?

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

Question 39

A single layer of flat scale-like cells with a centrally located nucleus describes

A)simple squamous epithelium.
B)simple cuboidal epithelium.
C)pseudostritified columnar epithelium.
D)simple columnar epithelium.

Question 40

Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissues?

A)Cells are closely packed together.
B)They contain blood vessels.
C)They are attached to a basement membrane.
D)They regenerate rapidly by mitotic cell division.

Question 41

The membranes that line the cavities of freely movable joints are referred to as

A)cutaneous membranes.
B)serous membranes.
C)mucous membranes.
D)synovial membranes.

Question 42

__________ tissue(s) can be characterized as striated and involuntary.

A)Cardiac and skeletal muscle
B)Smooth muscle
C)Cardiac muscle
D)Skeletal muscle

Question 43

Connective tissue membranes usually consist of

A)dense irregular connective tissue.
B)reticular tissue.
C)elastic connective tissue.
D)areolar connective tissue.

Question 44

_____________ tissue(s) is(are) found in the walls of stomach and intestines; its(their) contractions are slow and involuntary.

A)Cardiac muscle
B)Skeletal muscle
C)Smooth muscle
D)Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle

Question 45

_________ are neuronal processes.

A)Gliomas
B)Neuroglia
C)Dendrites
D)Neurons

Question 46

_________ are specialized in generating and transmitting nerve impulses.

A)Neurons
B)Dendrites
C)Neuroglia
D)Gliomas

Question 47

_____________ lack(s) striations and are(is) involuntary.

A)Cardiac muscle
B)Skeletal muscle
C)Smooth muscle
D)Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle

Question 48

Which of the following cover(s) the surfaces of bones?

A)Meninges
B)Perichondrium
C)Synovial membranes
D)Periosteum

Question 49

Which of the following cover(s) the brain and spinal cord?

A)Perichondrium
B)Periosteum
C)Synovial membranes
D)Meninges

Question 50

The cells that nourish, insulate, and protect the other cells in the nervous system are referred to as _______.

A)neurons
B)neuroglia
C)glioma
D)dendrites

Question 51

_________ are the functional units of nervous tissue.

A)Gliomas
B)Dendrites
C)Neuroglia
D)Neurons

Question 52

_______________ is found lining the urinary bladder and is specialized to stretch and return to its original shape.

A)Stratified squamous epithelium
B)Transitional epithelium
C)Simple cuboidal epithelium
D)Pseudostritified columnar epithelium

Question 53

________________ is found lining the intestines and is important in the secretion and absorption of substances.

A)Simple squamous epithelium
B)Simple cuboidal epithelium
C)Pseudostritified columnar epithelium
D)Simple columnar epithelium

Question 54

__________ covers the body surface.

A)Synovial membrane
B)Serous membrane
C)Mucous membrane
D)Cutaneous membrane

Question 55

_____________ contain(s) intercalated discs where the cells join together.

A)Cardiac muscle
B)Skeletal muscle
C)Smooth muscle
D)Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle

Question 56

The membranes that line the tubes or cavities that have openings to the external environment are referred to as

A)synovial membranes.
B)cutaneous membranes.
C)mucous membranes.
D)serous membranes.

Question 57

The membranes that line the ventral body cavities and most of the internal organs are referred to as

A)mucous membranes.
B)synovial membranes.
C)serous membranes.
D)cutaneous membranes.

Question 58

____________ tissue(s) can be characterized as striated and voluntary.

A)Cardiac and skeletal muscle
B)Skeletal muscle
C)Smooth muscle
D)Cardiac muscle

Question 59

_____________ is found lining many respiratory passageways and may include specialized mucus secreting goblet cells.

A)Simple cuboidal epithelium
B)Simple columnar epithelium
C)Simple squamous epithelium
D)Pseudostritified columnar epithelium

Question 60

Epithelial membranes consist of

A)epithelial tissue only.
B)epithelial tissue overlying dense irregular connective tissue.
C)epithelial tissue overlying areolar connective tissue.
D)epithelial tissue overlying reticular tissue.