Deck 19: Animal Tissues and Organs

Question 1

What structural feature allows land animals to exchange gases?

A) gills
B) moist skin
C) digestive system
D) lungs
E) nasal passage

Answer 1

D

Question 2

From what structure did vertebrate lungs originally evolve?

A) fish gills
B) fish guts
C) fish lungs
D) fish throats
E) fish kidneys

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which body structure is NOT composed of epithelial tissue?

A) skin
B) nails
C) lining of the stomach
D) cartilage
E) all of these are composed of epithelial tissue

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of epithelial tissue that is several layers thick?

A) stratified
B) loose connective
C) dense connective
D) simple
E) more than one of these

Question 5

The human body temperature is 37 Celsius. If a person goes outside on a very cold day, the temperature will still be close to 37 Celsius. This is an example of

A) pluripotency.
B) homology.
C) homeostasis.
D) differentiation.
E) regeneration.

Question 6

Every tissue is defined by the type of

A) organ it is in.
B) organ system it is a part of.
C) organism that possesses it.
D) cells that make it up.
E) more than one of these.

Question 7

Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent. What does this mean?

A) they can divide an unlimited amount of times
B) they can give rise to most, but not all body cell types
C) they can give rise to any of the body cell types
D) they are indestructible
E) they can give rise to different, unique individuals

Question 8

Keeping internal conditions within tolerable limits is called

A) maintenance.
B) anatomy.
C) physiology.
D) homeostasis.
E) equilibrium.

Question 9

What are the projections on epithelial tissue that increase the surface area?

A) cilia
B) microvilli
C) flagella
D) pseudopodia
E) exocrines

Question 10

An organ is defined as

A) one or more tissue types that perform specific functions.
B) a tissue that is unique is its function.
C) various tissues that perform different functions.
D) two or more tissues organized and capable of carrying out a specific task.
E) none of these.

Question 11

What type of junction will hold epithelial tissues together?

A) tight
B) lose
C) solid
D) gap
E) permeable

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of epithelial tissue that is one layer thick?

A) stratified
B) dense connective
C) loose connective
D) simple
E) more than one of these

Question 13

What tissue type makes up the outer layer of the skin?

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

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of tissues found in all vertebrate bodies?

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

Question 15

Which of the following would contain pluripotent stem cells?

A) an embryo before implantation in the uterus
B) an embryo shortly after implantation in the uterus
C) a placenta
D) an umbilical cord
E) more than one of these

Question 16

A stem cell is a cell that

A) can differentiate into specialized cell types.
B) has already differentiated.
C) can develop into two or three cell types.
D) can only develop into skin cells.
E) can only develop into bone cells.

Question 17

Stem cells in bone marrow will develop into

A) muscle cells.
B) bone cells.
C) blood cells.
D) skin cells.
E) nerve cells.

Question 18

A tissue is defined as

A) one or more cell types that perform a common task.
B) a cell that is unique in its function.
C) various cells that perform different functions.
D) the structural unit of an organ system.
E) one or more organ types that perform a common task.

Question 19

Which of the following tissues is least likely to have replacement stem cells in an adult?

A) muscle
B) bone
C) blood
D) skin
E) liver

Question 20

Which tissue type is a sheet-like tissue with one surface always facing a body cavity or an external environment?

A) dense connective
B) muscular
C) epithelial
D) nervous
E) loose connective

Question 21

Which body region is composed of cartilage?

A) nose
B) outer ear
C) windpipe
D) embryonic skeleton
E) all of these

Question 22

What are the projections on epithelial tissue found in the upper airways that will help move mucus?

A) cilia
B) microvilli
C) flagella
D) pseudopodia
E) none of these

Question 23

Which cell type secretes a chemical message for the purpose of cellular communication?

A) muscle
B) neuron
C) keratinocyte
D) fibroblast
E) platelet

Question 24

Which tissue type is most likely to become cancerous?

A) connective
B) muscular
C) epithelial
D) neural
E) adipose

Question 25

Which of the followings substance is NOT secreted by an exocrine gland?

A) mucus
B) hormones
C) tears
D) earwax
E) digestive enzymes

Question 26

Epithelial cells are more likely to become cancerous than other tissue cells because epithelial cells

A) lack a nucleus.
B) are always exposed to the external environment.
C) are only found in simple tissues.
D) do DNA replication more often.
E) have an extensive blood vascular system.

Question 27

Which tissue type attaches to bones and is responsible for producing body movements?

A) skeletal muscle
B) neural
C) epithelial
D) smooth muscle
E) connective

Question 28

What is the most abundant tissue type in the human body?

A) connective
B) muscular
C) epithelial
D) neural
E) adipose

Question 29

Which of the following substances is released by an endocrine gland?

A) mucus
B) hormones
C) saliva
D) milk
E) tears

Question 30

What is the function of adipose tissue?

A) energy storage
B) cushion the organs
C) protection
D) insulation
E) all of these

Question 31

Which tissue type allows the body to detect and respond to internal and external changes?

A) nervous
B) adipose
C) epithelial
D) connective
E) skeletal muscle

Question 32

Under a microscope you see a tissue consisting of flattened cells that is a single layer thick, has a basement membrane, tight junctions, and it lines the inner surface of the lungs. This tissue type is

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

Question 33

____ is composed of dense connective tissue.

A) Adipose
B) Blood
C) Bone
D) Cartilage
E) Tendon

Question 34

In what type of tissue are glands found?

A) epithelial
B) connective
C) nervous
D) muscle
E) more than one of these

Question 35

This type of tissue is described as having lots of fibroblasts and collagen fibers, provides support for intestinal muscles and forms capsules around kidneys. This type of tissue is

A) dense, irregular connective.
B) dense, regular connective.
C) cartilage.
D) stratified epithelium.
E) simple squamous epithelium.

Question 36

Which tissue type contains gland cells?

A) connective
B) muscular
C) epithelial
D) neural
E) more than one of these

Question 37

Which of the following is a type of gland that lacks ducts?

A) endocrine
B) muscular
C) nervous
D) exocrine
E) connective

Question 38

What type of gland releases its product onto an internal or external surface?

A) endocrine
B) muscular
C) neural
D) exocrine
E) connective

Question 39

A type of tissue has tight junctions, a basement membrane, no blood supply, and is one layer thick. This tissue type is

A) stratified epithelium.
B) simple epithelium.
C) connective.
D) muscle.
E) nervous.

Question 40

This type of tissue consists of fibroblasts, has cells surrounded by a calcium matrix, and works with other tissues to move the body. This tissue type is

A) bone.
B) cartilage.
C) tendon.
D) cardiac.
E) loose connective.

Question 41

In what way does epithelial tissue differ from other types of tissues?

A) it has a basement membrane
B) each of the cells has multiple nuclei
C) it contains a non-living extracellular matrix
D) it is excitable
E) more than one of these is a difference between epithelial and other tissue types

Question 42

Which is NOT an example of an organ?

A) liver
B) tendon
C) heart
D) skin
E) all of these are examples of organs

Question 43

In what order would a vaccination needle pass through the layers of the skin?

A) dermis-hypodermis-epidermis
B) dermis-epidermis-hypodermis
C) hypodermis-dermis-epidermis
D) epidermis-dermis-hypodermis
E) epidermis-hypodermis-dermis

Question 44

The bladder lies within the ___ cavity.

A) abdominal
B) thoracic
C) pelvic
D) cranial
E) spinal

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT found in the dermis?

A) sensory receptors
B) sweat glands
C) hair follicles
D) adipose tissue
E) all of these are found in the dermis

Question 46

This type of tissue has gap junctions, a single nucleus, many mitochondria, is striated and functions involuntarily. This tissue type is

A) skeletal muscle.
B) smooth muscle.
C) cardiac muscle.
D) striated columnar epithelium.
E) more than one of these.

Question 47

Most organs include which of the following tissues?

A) epithelial
B) connective
C) muscle
D) nervous
E) all of these

Question 48

Which of the following substances protects us from harmful UV light energy?

A) keratin
B) collagen
C) elastin
D) myosin
E) melanin

Question 49

Which organ system filters wastes from the blood?

A) respiratory
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) endocrine
E) circulatory

Question 50

Which of the following is one of the four main types of tissues?

A) bone
B) muscle
C) cartilage
D) blood
E) more than one of these

Question 51

The stomach lies within the ___ cavity.

A) abdominal
B) thoracic
C) pelvic
D) cranial
E) spinal

Question 52

Which type of tissue causes constriction of the pupil of the eye?

A) skeletal muscle
B) cartilage
C) tendon
D) smooth muscle
E) a combination of more than one of these

Question 53

Which organ lies in the pelvic cavity?

A) stomach
B) bladder
C) liver
D) large intestine
E) heart

Question 54

Which organ system delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells?

A) respiratory
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) lymphatic
E) circulatory

Question 55

Which of the following is LEAST associated with blood tissue?

A) plasma
B) platelets
C) oxygen
D) temperature homeostasis
E) fibroblasts

Question 56

Most epidermal cells are ___.

A) melanocytes
B) keratinocytes
C) collagenocytes
D) phagocytes
E) erythrocytes

Question 57

What kind of gland is a sweat gland?

A) exocrine
B) endocrine
C) sensory
D) dermal
E) follicle

Question 58

Which of the following is the largest organ?

A) brain
B) lungs
C) liver
D) stomach
E) skin

Question 59

The lungs lie within the ___ cavity.

A) thoracic
B) abdominal
C) pelvic
D) cranial
E) spinal

Question 60

Which of the following tissues form a protective padding around the kidneys?

A) adipose
B) dense irregular connective
C) dense regular connective
D) stratified cuboidal epithelium
E) simple squamous epithelium

Question 61

What form of stimulus will cause the blood vessels of the skin to relax and increase in diameter?

A) decrease in temperature
B) increase in temperature
C) electrical stimulus
D) mechanical stimulus
E) more than one of these

Question 63

When pH levels in the blood get too low, chemical buffers are released that return blood pH back to normal levels. This is an example of ___.

A) negative feedback
B) positive feedback
C) constancy
D) sensory perception
E) endothermal reactions

Question 64

A small amount of skin is healthy because it stimulates the production of vitamin___.

A) C
B) D
C) K
D) B12
E) E

Question 65

Which of the following does NOT happen when body temperature rises above normal?

A) sweat glands secrete more sweat
B) endocrine gland secretion of hormones that stimulate activity slow
C) smooth muscle in blood vessels constrict
D) skeletal muscles in the chest contract more frequently
E) all of these happen when body temperature rises

Question 66

Which factor would most likely lead to hypothermia?

A) cutting the grass
B) exercising
C) falling through the ice
D) getting the flu
E) none of these

Question 67

Which of the following proteins waterproof skin?

A) collagen
B) elastin
C) keratin
D) albumin
E) myosin

Question 69

Which of the following does NOT happen with hyperthermia?

A) nervous system impairment
B) blood flow to the liver and gut decreases
C) body fluids become less concentrated
D) all of these happen in hyperthermia
E) more than one of these does NOT happen with hyperthermia

Question 72

What form of stimulus will cause the blood vessels of the skin to decrease in diameter and contract?

A) decrease in temperature
B) increase in temperature
C) electrical stimulus
D) mechanical stimulus
E) more than one of these

Question 73

Where will sensory information ultimately flow?

A) brain
B) muscle
C) gland
D) skin
E) heart

Question 75

Which structure will integrate sensory information?

A) skin
B) muscle
C) gland
D) brain
E) heart

Question 76

In what part of the skin is loose connective tissue found?

A) epidermis
B) dermis
C) hypodermis
D) more than one
E) none of these

Question 78

What form of stimulus will cause the skeletal muscles to contract and produce shivering?

A) decrease in temperature
B) increase in temperature
C) electrical stimulus
D) mechanical stimulus
E) more than one of these

Question 79

What type of mechanism controls body temperature?

A) positive feedback
B) inhibition
C) negative feedback
D) cyclical feedback
E) none of these

Question 80

A decrease in body temperature to ___ degrees Celsius or below alters brain function.

A) 39
B) 38
C) 37
D) 36
E) 35