Deck 19: Animal Tissues and Organs

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The outer layer of the skin is composed of protective____ epithelium.

A)simple squamous
B)simple cuboidal
C)stratified columnar
D)simple columnar
E)stratified squamous
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____ epithelial tissue is only one cell layer thick.

A)Stratified
B)Dense connective
C)Loose connective
D)Simple
E)Cuboidal
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Keeping internal conditions within tolerable limits is called ____.

A)maintenance
B)anatomy
C)physiology
D)homeostasis
E)equilibrium
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____ epithelial tissue is several cell layers thick.

A)Stratified
B)Loose connective
C)Dense connective
D)Simple
E)Cuboidal
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Why is blood considered a connective tissue?

A)blood cells are derived from bone cells
B)blood cells are derived from pluripotent cells
C)blood cells help anchor muscle to bone
D)blood cells derive from epithelial cells
E)blood cells give structural support to blood vessels
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____ tissue 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
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____ glands release products onto an internal or external surface.

A)Endocrine
B)Muscular
C)Neural
D)Exocrine
E)Connective
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____ tissue contains glands.

A)Connective
B)Muscular
C)Epithelial
D)Neural
E)Adipose
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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
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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)function it plays
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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
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____ allow(s)land animals to exchange gases with air across a moist surface.

A)Gills
B)Moist skin
C)A digestive system
D)Lungs
E)Nasal passages
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In the body, stem cells in bone marrow will develop into ____.

A)muscle cells
B)bone cells
C)blood cells
D)skin cells
E)nerve cells
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An organ is defined as ____.

A)one or more cell 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)two or more tissues co-localized to one part of the body
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____ are projections on epithelial tissue that increase the surface area.

A)Cilia
B)Microvilli
C)Flagella
D)Pseudopodia
E)Exocrines
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The human body temperature is 37o Celsius. If a person goes outside on a very cold day, the temperature will still be close to 37 o Celsius. This is an example of ____.

A)pluripotency
B)homology
C)homeostasis
D)differentiation
E)regeneration
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Vertebrate lungs originally evolved from ____.

A)fish gills
B)fish guts
C)lizard gills
D)lizard guts
E)salamander gills
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A(n)____ contains pluripotent stem cells.

A)embryo before implantation in the uterus
B)embryo shortly after implantation in the uterus
C)placenta
D)umbilical cord
E)uterus
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Epithelial tissues are held together by ____ junctions.

A)tight
B)loose
C)solid
D)gap
E)permeable
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Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, able to ____.

A)divide an unlimited amount of times
B)give rise to most, but not all body cell types
C)give rise to any of the body cell types
D)divide a limited amount of times
E)give rise to different, unique individuals
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The ____ system is physically the outermost system in vertebrates.

A)endocrine
B)integumentary
C)lymphatic
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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Cells that comprise ____ tissue have gap junctions, a single nucleus, and many mitochondria; in addition, this tissue is striated and functions involuntarily.

A)skeletal muscle
B)smooth muscle
C)cardiac muscle
D)striated columnar epithelium
E)more than one of these
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A ____ secretes a chemical message for the purpose of cellular communication.

A)muscle
B)neuron
C)keratinocyte
D)fibroblast
E)platelet
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The most abundant tissue type in the human body is ____ tissue.

A)connective
B)muscular
C)epithelial
D)neural
E)adipose
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____ is a main function of adipose tissue.

A)Energy utilization
B)Physical support of organs
C)Structural integrity
D)Insulation
E)Hormone storage
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____ tissue allows the body to detect and respond to internal and external changes.

A)Nervous
B)Adipose
C)Epithelial
D)Connective
E)Skeletal muscle
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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)undergo DNA replication more often
E)have an extensive blood vascular system
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____ glands lack ducts.

A)Endocrine
B)Muscular
C)Nervous
D)Exocrine
E)Connective
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____ tissue serves as a scaffold in the developing embryo, but most of it is replaced by bone in adults.

A)Bone
B)Cartilage
C)Tendon
D)Cardiac
E)Loose connective
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The ____ is the end of the neuron responsible for conveying electrical signals away from the cell body.

A)nuclear end
B)dendrite
C)spinal tap
D)axon
E)cytoplasmic end
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The predominant cell type in connective tissue is the ____, which secretes components of the _____.

A)neuroglia; nerve fiber sheath
B)fibroblast; extracellular matrix
C)cartilage; extracellular matrix
D)melanocytes; melanin
E)bone; skeleton
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A tissue type that is composed of fibroblasts and collagen fibers, provides support for intestinal muscles and forms capsules around kidneys is known as ____ tissue.

A)dense, irregular connective
B)dense, regular connective
C)cartilage
D)stratified epithelium
E)simple squamous epithelium
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The kidneys are protected by ____ tissue.

A)adipose
B)loose irregular connective
C)dense regular connective
D)stratified cuboidal epithelium
E)simple squamous epithelium
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____ tissue consists of fibroblasts, has cells surrounded by a calcium matrix, and works with other tissues to move the body.

A)Bone
B)Cartilage
C)Tendon
D)Cardiac
E)Loose connective
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Endocrine glands release ____.

A)mucus
B)hormones
C)saliva
D)milk
E)tears
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Constriction of the pupil of the eye is caused by ____.

A)skeletal muscle
B)cartilage
C)tendons
D)smooth muscle
E)cardiac muscle
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____ are the signaling cells in nervous tissue.

A)Neuroglia
B)Dendrites
C)Neurons
D)Axons
E)Nerve fibers
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____ is composed of dense connective tissue.

A)Adipose
B)Blood
C)Bone
D)Cartilage
E)A tendon
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Electrical signals are converted into chemical signals at the end of a(n)_____.

A)neuroglial cell
B)muscle cell
C)microvillus
D)neuron cell body
E)axon
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____ tissue attaches to bones and is responsible for producing body movements.

A)Skeletal muscle
B)Neural
C)Epithelial
D)Smooth muscle
E)Connective
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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)ectothermal reactions
D)sensory perception
E)endothermal reactions
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A sweat gland is an example of a(n)____ gland.

A)exocrine
B)endocrine
C)sensory
D)dermal
E)follicle
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____ in the skin protects us from harmful ultraviolet light energy.

A)Keratin
B)Collagen
C)Elastin
D)Myosin
E)Melanin
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The ____ functions as the body's thermostat.

A)glands
B)muscles
C)brain stem
D)sensory receptors
E)hypothalamus
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The ____ system is responsible for filtering wastes from the blood.

A)respiratory
B)urinary
C)digestive
D)endocrine
E)circulatory
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The ____ system is responsible for mineral storage in the body.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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Most epidermal cells are ___.

A)melanocytes
B)keratinocytes
C)collagenocytes
D)neuroglia
E)striated
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The ____ is the largest organ in the human body.

A)brain
B)lungs
C)liver
D)stomach
E)skin
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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
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Loose connective tissue is found in the ____ of skin.

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis
D)glandular portion
E)hairy portion
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A ____ will cause the skeletal muscles to contract rapidly to produce the shivering response.

A)decrease in body temperature
B)increase in body temperature
C)electrical stimulus
D)mechanical stimulus
E)chemical stimulus
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Sensory information is acted upon by the ____, which sends signals to muscles and glands to effect a response.

A)skin
B)ears
C)intestinal organs
D)brain
E)heart
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A ____ mechanism controls body temperature in the human body by reversing the body's attempt to generate heat when body temperature rises.

A)positive feedback
B)inhibition
C)negative feedback
D)cyclical feedback
E)none of these
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The accumulation of dead keratinocytes and the protein ____ on the skin surface forms a waterproof barrier.

A)collagen
B)elastin
C)keratin
D)albumin
E)myosin
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The ____ system is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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The ____ system delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

A)respiratory
B)urinary
C)digestive
D)lymphatic
E)circulatory
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A ____ causes the blood vessels of the skin to relax and increase in diameter.

A)decrease in body temperature
B)increase in body temperature
C)electrical stimulus
D)mechanical stimulus
E)chemical stimulus
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The ____ system is responsible for capturing nutrients from food.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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____ would most likely lead to a rapid decrease in body temperature.

A)Cutting the grass
B)Exercising
C)Falling through the ice
D)Getting the flu
E)Entering an air conditioned building
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Sensory information is received by the ____.

A)brain
B)muscle
C)gland
D)skin
E)heart
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Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
A
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
B
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
C
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
D
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
E
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
F
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
G
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
H
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
I
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
J
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
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<strong>  The organization of _____ allows this tissue to stretch in response to physical activity.</strong> A)tissue A B)tissue B C)tissue C D)tissue D E)tissue E <div style=padding-top: 35px>
The organization of _____ allows this tissue to stretch in response to physical activity.

A)tissue A
B)tissue B
C)tissue C
D)tissue D
E)tissue E
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Defends against infection and tissue damage
A
Defends against infection and tissue damage
B
Defends against infection and tissue damage
C
Defends against infection and tissue damage
D
Defends against infection and tissue damage
E
Defends against infection and tissue damage
F
Defends against infection and tissue damage
G
Defends against infection and tissue damage
H
Defends against infection and tissue damage
I
Defends against infection and tissue damage
J
Defends against infection and tissue damage
K
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Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
A
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
B
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
C
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
D
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
E
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
F
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
G
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
H
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
I
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
J
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
K
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<strong>  In the figure above, ____ is responsible for soft tissue support.</strong> A)tissue A B)tissue B C)tissue C D)tissue D E)tissue E <div style=padding-top: 35px>
In the figure above, ____ is responsible for soft tissue support.

A)tissue A
B)tissue B
C)tissue C
D)tissue D
E)tissue E
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<strong>  In the figure above, ____ is responsible for producing cells needed to defend the body.</strong> A)tissue C B)tissue D C)tissue E D)tissue F E)tissue G <div style=padding-top: 35px>
In the figure above, ____ is responsible for producing cells needed to defend the body.

A)tissue C
B)tissue D
C)tissue E
D)tissue F
E)tissue G
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Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
A
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
B
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
C
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
D
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
E
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
F
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
G
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
H
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
I
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
J
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
K
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____ have a body temperature similar to that of their surroundings.

A)Endotherms
B)Ectotherms
C)Mice
D)Humans
E)Birds
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A/the ____ detects a stimulus and sends this information to the nervous system.

A)gland
B)muscle
C)brain stem
D)sensory receptor
E)hypothalamus
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Because they are capable of regenerating a complete body from an arm and a piece of the central disk, sea stars must contain many ____.

A)blood cells
B)stem cells
C)differentiated cells
D)marrow cells
E)embryonic cells
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Only ____ can be voluntarily controlled.

A)skeletal muscles
B)cardiac muscles
C)smooth muscles
D)dense connective tissue
E)loose connective tissue
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Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
A
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
B
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
C
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
D
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
E
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
F
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
G
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
H
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
I
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
J
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
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Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
A
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
B
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
C
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
D
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
E
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
F
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
G
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
H
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
I
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
J
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
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Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
A
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
B
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
C
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
D
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
E
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
F
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
G
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
H
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
I
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
J
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
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cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
skeletal
cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
cardiac
cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
smooth
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Evaporation of sweat helps ____ a(n)____ body temperature.

A)lower; depressed
B)raise; depressed
C)lower; elevated
D)raise; elevated
E)maintain; average
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In 2011, clinical medical trials using _____ to replace diseased cells in the eyes of blind patients  showed some success of restoring vision.

A)bone marrow cells
B)central disk cells
C)nervous tissue
D)embryonic stem cells
E)induced pluripotent stem cells
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cells are unbranched with tapered ends
skeletal
cells are unbranched with tapered ends
cardiac
cells are unbranched with tapered ends
smooth
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____ tissue can be thought of as analogous to a central switchboard.

A)Epithelial
B)Connective
C)Nervous
D)Muscle
E)Endocrine
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cells contain branching fibers
skeletal
cells contain branching fibers
cardiac
cells contain branching fibers
smooth
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Deck 19: Animal Tissues and Organs
1
The outer layer of the skin is composed of protective____ epithelium.

A)simple squamous
B)simple cuboidal
C)stratified columnar
D)simple columnar
E)stratified squamous
E
2
____ epithelial tissue is only one cell layer thick.

A)Stratified
B)Dense connective
C)Loose connective
D)Simple
E)Cuboidal
D
3
Keeping internal conditions within tolerable limits is called ____.

A)maintenance
B)anatomy
C)physiology
D)homeostasis
E)equilibrium
D
4
____ epithelial tissue is several cell layers thick.

A)Stratified
B)Loose connective
C)Dense connective
D)Simple
E)Cuboidal
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Why is blood considered a connective tissue?

A)blood cells are derived from bone cells
B)blood cells are derived from pluripotent cells
C)blood cells help anchor muscle to bone
D)blood cells derive from epithelial cells
E)blood cells give structural support to blood vessels
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____ tissue 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
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____ glands release products onto an internal or external surface.

A)Endocrine
B)Muscular
C)Neural
D)Exocrine
E)Connective
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____ tissue contains glands.

A)Connective
B)Muscular
C)Epithelial
D)Neural
E)Adipose
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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
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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)function it plays
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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
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____ allow(s)land animals to exchange gases with air across a moist surface.

A)Gills
B)Moist skin
C)A digestive system
D)Lungs
E)Nasal passages
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In the body, stem cells in bone marrow will develop into ____.

A)muscle cells
B)bone cells
C)blood cells
D)skin cells
E)nerve cells
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An organ is defined as ____.

A)one or more cell 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)two or more tissues co-localized to one part of the body
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____ are projections on epithelial tissue that increase the surface area.

A)Cilia
B)Microvilli
C)Flagella
D)Pseudopodia
E)Exocrines
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The human body temperature is 37o Celsius. If a person goes outside on a very cold day, the temperature will still be close to 37 o Celsius. This is an example of ____.

A)pluripotency
B)homology
C)homeostasis
D)differentiation
E)regeneration
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Vertebrate lungs originally evolved from ____.

A)fish gills
B)fish guts
C)lizard gills
D)lizard guts
E)salamander gills
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A(n)____ contains pluripotent stem cells.

A)embryo before implantation in the uterus
B)embryo shortly after implantation in the uterus
C)placenta
D)umbilical cord
E)uterus
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Epithelial tissues are held together by ____ junctions.

A)tight
B)loose
C)solid
D)gap
E)permeable
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Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, able to ____.

A)divide an unlimited amount of times
B)give rise to most, but not all body cell types
C)give rise to any of the body cell types
D)divide a limited amount of times
E)give rise to different, unique individuals
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The ____ system is physically the outermost system in vertebrates.

A)endocrine
B)integumentary
C)lymphatic
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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Cells that comprise ____ tissue have gap junctions, a single nucleus, and many mitochondria; in addition, this tissue is striated and functions involuntarily.

A)skeletal muscle
B)smooth muscle
C)cardiac muscle
D)striated columnar epithelium
E)more than one of these
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A ____ secretes a chemical message for the purpose of cellular communication.

A)muscle
B)neuron
C)keratinocyte
D)fibroblast
E)platelet
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The most abundant tissue type in the human body is ____ tissue.

A)connective
B)muscular
C)epithelial
D)neural
E)adipose
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____ is a main function of adipose tissue.

A)Energy utilization
B)Physical support of organs
C)Structural integrity
D)Insulation
E)Hormone storage
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____ tissue allows the body to detect and respond to internal and external changes.

A)Nervous
B)Adipose
C)Epithelial
D)Connective
E)Skeletal muscle
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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)undergo DNA replication more often
E)have an extensive blood vascular system
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____ glands lack ducts.

A)Endocrine
B)Muscular
C)Nervous
D)Exocrine
E)Connective
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____ tissue serves as a scaffold in the developing embryo, but most of it is replaced by bone in adults.

A)Bone
B)Cartilage
C)Tendon
D)Cardiac
E)Loose connective
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The ____ is the end of the neuron responsible for conveying electrical signals away from the cell body.

A)nuclear end
B)dendrite
C)spinal tap
D)axon
E)cytoplasmic end
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The predominant cell type in connective tissue is the ____, which secretes components of the _____.

A)neuroglia; nerve fiber sheath
B)fibroblast; extracellular matrix
C)cartilage; extracellular matrix
D)melanocytes; melanin
E)bone; skeleton
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32
A tissue type that is composed of fibroblasts and collagen fibers, provides support for intestinal muscles and forms capsules around kidneys is known as ____ tissue.

A)dense, irregular connective
B)dense, regular connective
C)cartilage
D)stratified epithelium
E)simple squamous epithelium
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33
The kidneys are protected by ____ tissue.

A)adipose
B)loose irregular connective
C)dense regular connective
D)stratified cuboidal epithelium
E)simple squamous epithelium
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34
____ tissue consists of fibroblasts, has cells surrounded by a calcium matrix, and works with other tissues to move the body.

A)Bone
B)Cartilage
C)Tendon
D)Cardiac
E)Loose connective
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35
Endocrine glands release ____.

A)mucus
B)hormones
C)saliva
D)milk
E)tears
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36
Constriction of the pupil of the eye is caused by ____.

A)skeletal muscle
B)cartilage
C)tendons
D)smooth muscle
E)cardiac muscle
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37
____ are the signaling cells in nervous tissue.

A)Neuroglia
B)Dendrites
C)Neurons
D)Axons
E)Nerve fibers
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38
____ is composed of dense connective tissue.

A)Adipose
B)Blood
C)Bone
D)Cartilage
E)A tendon
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39
Electrical signals are converted into chemical signals at the end of a(n)_____.

A)neuroglial cell
B)muscle cell
C)microvillus
D)neuron cell body
E)axon
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40
____ tissue attaches to bones and is responsible for producing body movements.

A)Skeletal muscle
B)Neural
C)Epithelial
D)Smooth muscle
E)Connective
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41
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)ectothermal reactions
D)sensory perception
E)endothermal reactions
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42
A sweat gland is an example of a(n)____ gland.

A)exocrine
B)endocrine
C)sensory
D)dermal
E)follicle
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43
____ in the skin protects us from harmful ultraviolet light energy.

A)Keratin
B)Collagen
C)Elastin
D)Myosin
E)Melanin
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44
The ____ functions as the body's thermostat.

A)glands
B)muscles
C)brain stem
D)sensory receptors
E)hypothalamus
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45
The ____ system is responsible for filtering wastes from the blood.

A)respiratory
B)urinary
C)digestive
D)endocrine
E)circulatory
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46
The ____ system is responsible for mineral storage in the body.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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47
Most epidermal cells are ___.

A)melanocytes
B)keratinocytes
C)collagenocytes
D)neuroglia
E)striated
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48
The ____ is the largest organ in the human body.

A)brain
B)lungs
C)liver
D)stomach
E)skin
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49
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
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50
Loose connective tissue is found in the ____ of skin.

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis
D)glandular portion
E)hairy portion
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51
A ____ will cause the skeletal muscles to contract rapidly to produce the shivering response.

A)decrease in body temperature
B)increase in body temperature
C)electrical stimulus
D)mechanical stimulus
E)chemical stimulus
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52
Sensory information is acted upon by the ____, which sends signals to muscles and glands to effect a response.

A)skin
B)ears
C)intestinal organs
D)brain
E)heart
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53
A ____ mechanism controls body temperature in the human body by reversing the body's attempt to generate heat when body temperature rises.

A)positive feedback
B)inhibition
C)negative feedback
D)cyclical feedback
E)none of these
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54
The accumulation of dead keratinocytes and the protein ____ on the skin surface forms a waterproof barrier.

A)collagen
B)elastin
C)keratin
D)albumin
E)myosin
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55
The ____ system is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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56
The ____ system delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

A)respiratory
B)urinary
C)digestive
D)lymphatic
E)circulatory
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57
A ____ causes the blood vessels of the skin to relax and increase in diameter.

A)decrease in body temperature
B)increase in body temperature
C)electrical stimulus
D)mechanical stimulus
E)chemical stimulus
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58
The ____ system is responsible for capturing nutrients from food.

A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)respiratory
D)skeletal
E)urinary
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59
____ would most likely lead to a rapid decrease in body temperature.

A)Cutting the grass
B)Exercising
C)Falling through the ice
D)Getting the flu
E)Entering an air conditioned building
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60
Sensory information is received by the ____.

A)brain
B)muscle
C)gland
D)skin
E)heart
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61
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Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
A
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
B
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
C
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
D
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
E
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
F
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
G
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
H
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
I
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
J
Removes carbon dioxide and wastes; receives and delivers oxygen
K
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62
<strong>  The organization of _____ allows this tissue to stretch in response to physical activity.</strong> A)tissue A B)tissue B C)tissue C D)tissue D E)tissue E
The organization of _____ allows this tissue to stretch in response to physical activity.

A)tissue A
B)tissue B
C)tissue C
D)tissue D
E)tissue E
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63
Match between columns
Defends against infection and tissue damage
A
Defends against infection and tissue damage
B
Defends against infection and tissue damage
C
Defends against infection and tissue damage
D
Defends against infection and tissue damage
E
Defends against infection and tissue damage
F
Defends against infection and tissue damage
G
Defends against infection and tissue damage
H
Defends against infection and tissue damage
I
Defends against infection and tissue damage
J
Defends against infection and tissue damage
K
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64
Match between columns
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
A
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
B
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
C
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
D
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
E
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
F
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
G
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
H
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
I
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
J
Chemically breaks down food and absorbs small molecules
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65
<strong>  In the figure above, ____ is responsible for soft tissue support.</strong> A)tissue A B)tissue B C)tissue C D)tissue D E)tissue E
In the figure above, ____ is responsible for soft tissue support.

A)tissue A
B)tissue B
C)tissue C
D)tissue D
E)tissue E
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66
<strong>  In the figure above, ____ is responsible for producing cells needed to defend the body.</strong> A)tissue C B)tissue D C)tissue E D)tissue F E)tissue G
In the figure above, ____ is responsible for producing cells needed to defend the body.

A)tissue C
B)tissue D
C)tissue E
D)tissue F
E)tissue G
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67
Match between columns
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
A
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
B
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
C
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
D
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
E
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
F
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
G
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
H
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
I
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
J
Transports nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
K
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68
____ have a body temperature similar to that of their surroundings.

A)Endotherms
B)Ectotherms
C)Mice
D)Humans
E)Birds
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69
A/the ____ detects a stimulus and sends this information to the nervous system.

A)gland
B)muscle
C)brain stem
D)sensory receptor
E)hypothalamus
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70
Because they are capable of regenerating a complete body from an arm and a piece of the central disk, sea stars must contain many ____.

A)blood cells
B)stem cells
C)differentiated cells
D)marrow cells
E)embryonic cells
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71
Only ____ can be voluntarily controlled.

A)skeletal muscles
B)cardiac muscles
C)smooth muscles
D)dense connective tissue
E)loose connective tissue
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72
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Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
A
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
B
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
C
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
D
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
E
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
F
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
G
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
H
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
I
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
J
Controls and coordinates responses to stimuli
K
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73
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Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
A
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
B
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
C
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
D
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
E
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
F
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
G
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
H
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
I
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
J
Provides muscle attachment sites; produces red blood cells
K
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74
Match between columns
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
A
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
B
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
C
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
D
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
E
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
F
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
G
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
H
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
I
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
J
Excretes excess fluid, solutes, and dissolved wastes
K
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75
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cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
skeletal
cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
cardiac
cells contain the greatest number of mitochondria among the muscle cells
smooth
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76
Evaporation of sweat helps ____ a(n)____ body temperature.

A)lower; depressed
B)raise; depressed
C)lower; elevated
D)raise; elevated
E)maintain; average
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77
In 2011, clinical medical trials using _____ to replace diseased cells in the eyes of blind patients  showed some success of restoring vision.

A)bone marrow cells
B)central disk cells
C)nervous tissue
D)embryonic stem cells
E)induced pluripotent stem cells
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78
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cells are unbranched with tapered ends
skeletal
cells are unbranched with tapered ends
cardiac
cells are unbranched with tapered ends
smooth
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79
____ tissue can be thought of as analogous to a central switchboard.

A)Epithelial
B)Connective
C)Nervous
D)Muscle
E)Endocrine
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80
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cells contain branching fibers
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cells contain branching fibers
cardiac
cells contain branching fibers
smooth
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