Question 1

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 the presence of adipocytes and mast cells fibers suggest that the tissue is superficial fascia between the skin and muscle. The presence of adipocytes and mast cells also supports this conclusion, as they are commonly found in this type of tissue.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the peritoneum.

Question 3

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

The tissue described with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is characteristic of cartilage. Areolar connective tissue has a loose matrix with fibroblasts, epithelium consists of closely packed cells, dense regular connective tissue has collagen fibers aligned in a parallel fashion, and bone has a mineralized matrix with osteocytes inside lacunae.

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 open to the exterior of the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts. Serous membranes line internal cavities, such as the peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial cavities. Cutaneous membranes refer to the skin, which covers the external surface of the body. Synovial membranes line the cavities of joints, and are therefore not in communication with the exterior of the body.

Question 5

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

Serous membranes are thin, double-layered membranes that secrete serous fluid to reduce friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity. Cutaneous membranes are the skin, which is not internal; mucous membranes line body surfaces that open directly to the exterior; synovial membranes line joints and secrete synovial fluid to reduce friction; and the lamina propria is a layer of connective tissue found in mucous membranes.

Question 6

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 provides support and structure, areolar tissue is a type of loose connective tissue found in many organs, osseous tissue is bone tissue, and epithelial tissue covers and lines body surfaces and cavities.

Question 7

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. Loose connective tissue provides support and cushioning, but does not contract. Dense connective tissue is primarily for providing strength and structure. Epithelial tissue covers and lines body surfaces and organs, but does not contract. Nerve tissue conducts electrical impulses, but does not contract.

Question 8

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 molecule that is a major component of cartilage, making it the best choice for this question.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle tissue shows no striations and is found in organs such as the stomach, bladder, and blood vessels. Skeletal muscle tissue has striations and is voluntary, while cardiac muscle tissue also has striations but is involuntary. The fact that skeletal muscle tissue is voluntary is not relevant in this context, and the presence of multiple nuclei is a characteristic of both skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue.

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 superficial fascia, also known as the subcutaneous tissue, is the layer of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles. The dermis refers specifically to the layer of skin beneath the epidermis. The deep fascia is a layer of dense connective tissue that surrounds individual muscles and groups of muscles. The subcutaneous layer and subserous fascia are other terms used to describe the same layer of tissue as the 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

Bone is highly vascular, meaning it has a rich supply of blood vessels, unlike cartilage which is avascular.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is found in the trachea and connects the ribs to the sternum. It is a type of supportive connective tissue that is flexible and provides cushioning.

Question 13

Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous
A)perichondrium.
B)ground substance.
C)periosteum.
D)chondroplasm.
E)matrix.

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is covered by a layer of dense irregular connective tissue called the perichondrium, which separates it from the surrounding tissues.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Osseous tissue is the scientific term for bone tissue.

Question 15

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

Cartilage is a type of supporting connective tissue, and damage to the joint cartilage affects this type of tissue.

Question 16

Which of the following 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. Superficial fascia is the loose connective tissue beneath the skin, hypodermis is another name for subcutaneous layer, and subserous fascia is the connective tissue layer between the serous membrane and deep fascia.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are unique to cardiac muscle tissue.

Question 18

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 produce and maintain cartilage, while osteocytes are the cells that produce and maintain bone tissue. Therefore, the best choice is D, bone.

Question 19

The term transudate describes fluid associated with
A)mucus membranes.
B)mammary glands.
C)cutaneous membranes.
D)serous membranes.
E)endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

Transudate refers to fluid that has passed through a membrane or vessel due to a non-inflammatory process, such as osmosis or hydrostatic pressure. Serous membranes, which line body cavities and cover internal organs, are one of the main types of membranes that produce transudate. This fluid helps reduce friction between organs and facilitate movement.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Myosatellite cells are a type of stem cell that are found specifically in skeletal muscle. They play an important role in muscle growth and repair.

Quiz 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

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

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the

A tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae is

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

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

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

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is ________ tissue.

Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of

The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle.

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

Unlike cartilage,bone

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

Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous

Osseous tissue is also called

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

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

Intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are characteristic of ________ tissue.

Chondrocytes are to cartilage as osteocytes are to

The term transudate describes fluid associated with

Myosatellite cells are found in association with ________ muscle.