Question 1

Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous
A)perichondrium.
B)lacunae.
C)periosteum.
D)canaliculi.
E)matrix.

Accepted Answer

The fibrous layer of connective tissue surrounding cartilage is called the perichondrium. This layer separates the cartilage from surrounding tissues and contains blood vessels and cells that can aid in the growth and maintenance of cartilage. Lacunae are small cavities in the matrix of cartilage where chondrocytes, the cells that produce and maintain the matrix, are located. Periosteum is the fibrous membrane that covers bones. Canaliculi are tiny channels within bone tissue that allow for communication between osteocytes, the bone cells. The matrix is the non-cellular component of cartilage that provides its structure and support.

Question 2

The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle.
A)skeletal
B)cardiac
C)smooth
D)voluntary
E)multinucleated

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle tissue is the only type of muscle tissue that does not show striations. Skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues both have striations due to the arrangement of their contractile proteins. Smooth muscle tissue is also involuntary, meaning it is not directly controlled by conscious effort, unlike skeletal muscle tissue which is voluntary. Smooth muscle tissue is not multinucleated, as it typically only has one nucleus per cell.

Question 3

Intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are characteristic of
A)smooth muscle tissue.
B)cardiac muscle tissue.
C)skeletal muscle tissue.
D)all types of muscle tissue.
E)nerve tissue.

Accepted Answer

Intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are unique to cardiac muscle tissue. Smooth muscle tissue does not have intercalated discs, and skeletal muscle tissue does not have pacemaker cells. Nerve tissue is a separate type of tissue altogether.

Question 4

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?
A)mucous
B)serous
C)cutaneous
D)synovial
E)pleural

Accepted Answer

Mucous membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts. Serous membranes, on the other hand, line internal body cavities that do not communicate with the exterior, such as the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities. Cutaneous membranes refer to the skin, and synovial membranes line and lubricate joint cavities. Pleural membranes specifically line the lungs and chest cavity.

Question 5

Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluid ground substance and adipocytes and mast cells fibers.This tissue would most likely have come from the
A)inner wall of a blood vessel.
B)lungs.
C)spleen.
D)superficial fascia between skin and muscle.
E)bony socket of the eye.

Accepted Answer

The loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluid ground substance and adipocytes and mast cells fibers is characteristic of adipose tissue, which is found in the superficial fascia between skin and muscle.

Question 6

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is ________ tissue.
A)loose connective
B)dense connective
C)epithelial
D)nerve
E)muscle

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction and is responsible for movement in the body. Loose connective tissue provides support and cushioning, dense connective tissue provides strength and support, epithelial tissue covers and protects surfaces, and nerve tissue transmits signals throughout the body.

Question 7

Damage to a joint cartilage is affecting which type of tissue?
A)fluid connective tissue
B)dense connective tissue
C)supporting connective tissue
D)loose connective tissue
E)adipose tissue

Accepted Answer

Joint cartilage is a type of supporting connective tissue, which provides structural support and cushioning to joints. Damage to the cartilage can result in osteoarthritis and other joint diseases.

Question 8

Osseous tissue is also called
A)cartilage.
B)fat.
C)cellulite.
D)bone.
E)ligament.

Accepted Answer

Osseous tissue is another name for bone tissue.

Question 9

Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of
A)epithelial tissue.
B)cartilage.
C)areolar tissue.
D)elastic connective tissue.
E)adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

Chondroitin sulfate is a major component of cartilage matrix, providing it with resiliency and shock-absorbing properties.

Question 10

The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the
A)dermis.
B)superficial fascia.
C)deep fascia.
D)subcutaneous layer.
E)subserous fascia.

Accepted Answer

The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called superficial fascia.

Question 11

Unlike cartilage,bone
A)is a connective tissue.
B)has a matrix that contains collagen.
C)is highly vascular.
D)has an outer covering.
E)has cells within lacunae.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike cartilage,bone
A)is a connective tissue.
B)has a matrix...

Question 12

The reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of
A)cutaneous membranes.
B)mucous membranes.
C)serous membranes.
D)synovial membranes.
E)the lamina propria.

Accepted Answer

Reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of serous membranes. Serous membranes are thin, double-layered membranes that line body cavities and cover organs within those cavities, reducing friction between them.

Question 13

Chondrocytes are to cartilage as osteocytes are to
A)blood.
B)epithelium.
C)fat.
D)bone.
E)neural tissue.

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes are the cells that form cartilage, while osteocytes are the cells that form bone tissue. Therefore, the correct answer is D) bone.

Question 14

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is
A)areolar connective tissue.
B)cartilage.
C)bone.
D)epithelium.
E)dense regular connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is characteristic of cartilage. Areolar connective tissue has a more fluid matrix and lacks lacunae. Bone has a mineralized matrix and doesn't have cells in lacunae. Epithelium is a type of tissue that covers surfaces and has no matrix. Dense regular connective tissue has an ordered arrangement of collagen fibers and lacks lacunae.

Question 15

Which type of connective tissue is found in the trachea and between the ribs and sternum?
A)areolar
B)hyaline cartilage
C)elastic
D)fibrous
E)dense regular

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is found in the trachea, providing support and maintaining an open airway. It is also found between the ribs and sternum, forming the costal cartilages that connect the ribs to the sternum.

Question 16

Myosatellite cells are found in association with
A)skeletal muscle.
B)smooth muscle.
C)cardiac muscle.
D)involuntary muscle.
E)both smooth and cardiac muscle.

Accepted Answer

Myosatellite cells, also known as satellite cells, are found in association with skeletal muscle.

Question 17

Adhesions between abdominopelvic organs occur when
A)serous membranes are damaged.
B)synovial membranes are damaged.
C)muscle is damaged.
D)nerve cells are damaged.
E)mucous membranes are damaged.

Accepted Answer

Adhesions between abdominopelvic organs occur when serous membranes are damaged. Serous membranes secrete a lubricating fluid that allows organs to move smoothly against each other. When these membranes are damaged, they can become inflamed and stick to nearby organs, causing adhesions.

Question 18

Which of these refers to the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with the tendon?
A)superficial fascia
B)hypodermis
C)deep fascia
D)subserous fascia
E)subcutaneous layer

Accepted Answer

The deep fascia is the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with the tendon. The superficial fascia (A) is a loose connective tissue layer below the dermis that attaches the skin to underlying tissues. The hypodermis or subcutaneous layer (B and E) is a layer of adipose tissue located beneath the dermis. Subserous fascia (D) is found beneath the serous membranes lining the body cavities.

Question 19

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue.
A)connective
B)neural
C)areolar
D)osseous
E)epithelial

Accepted Answer

Neural tissue is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses. Connective tissue supports and connects different tissues and organs in the body. Areolar tissue is a type of loose connective tissue. Osseous tissue is bone tissue. Epithelial tissue provides a protective barrier and lines surfaces in the body.

Question 20

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the
A)pleura.
B)peritoneum.
C)pericardium.
D)periosteum.
E)perichondrium.

Accepted Answer

The peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. The pleura lines the lungs, the pericardium lines the heart, the periosteum covers bones, and the perichondrium covers cartilage.

Quiz 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous

The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle.

Intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are characteristic of

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?

Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluid ground substance and adipocytes and mast cells fibers.This tissue would most likely have come from the

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is ________ tissue.

Damage to a joint cartilage is affecting which type of tissue?

Osseous tissue is also called

Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of

The framework of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles is called the

Unlike cartilage,bone

The reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of

Chondrocytes are to cartilage as osteocytes are to

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is

Which type of connective tissue is found in the trachea and between the ribs and sternum?

Myosatellite cells are found in association with

Adhesions between abdominopelvic organs occur when

Which of these refers to the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with the tendon?

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue.

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the