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Exam Prep Animal Tissues And Organ Systems Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

 


Multiple Choice Questions
 

1.

The study of an organism's structure is called

 
 

A. 

physiology.

B. 

kinesiology.

C. 

endocrinology.

D. 

anatomy.

E. 

immunology.

 

2.

What cells in nervous tissue carry electrical signals?

 
 

A. 

neurons

B. 

Schwann cells

C. 

myelins

D. 

neuroglia

E. 

synapses

 

3.

A ___________is made of epithelial tissue and is used to secrete substances into ducts and into the bloodstream.

 
 

A. 

fibroblast

B. 

gland

C. 

adipocyte

D. 

muscle cell

E. 

neuroglia

 

4.

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

 
 

A. 

The layers consist of loosely packed cells.

B. 

It lines the covering of hollow organs.

C. 

It lines the covering of the inside of hollow organs.

D. 

It anchors to other tissue by an extracellular matrix.

E. 

Adjacent cells in the tissue are connected by tight junctions.

 

5.

Cells involved in the contractions of the heart are called

 
 

A. 

skeletal muscle cells.

B. 

cardiac muscle cells.

C. 

smooth muscle cells.

D. 

fibroblasts.

E. 

chondrocyte cells.

 

6.

What function is provided from cartilage?

 
 

A. 

flexible support

B. 

transport

C. 

fat storage

D. 

insulation

E. 

connect muscle to bone

 

7.

Which organ system is responsible for secreting hormones that signal lactation?

 
 

A. 

endocrine

B. 

respiratory

C. 

skeletal

D. 

digestive

E. 

nervous

 

8.

Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange with the atmosphere, including oxygen uptake? 
 

A. 

endocrine

B. 

respiratory

C. 

skeletal

D. 

digestive

E. 

nervous

 

9.

Melanin absorbs UV radiation and can therefore protect against some forms of skin cancer. Which type of cells produce melanin?

 
 

A. 

melanocytes

B. 

chondrocytes

C. 

actinocytes

D. 

lymphocytes

E. 

osteocytes

 

10.

Which pairs of organs interact to control gas exchange?

 
 

A. 

lungs, brain

B. 

lungs, skin

C. 

brain, skin

D. 

skin, bones

E. 

lungs, kidneys

 

11.

Which pairs of organ systems work together to acquire energy?

 
 

A. 

circulatory and respiratory

B. 

nervous and endocrine

C. 

skeletal and muscular

D. 

urinary and integumentary

E. 

reproductive and digestive

 

12.

There are three organ systems that work together to protect our bodies. Which organ system protects us from infection, injury, and cancer?

 
 

A. 

urinary

B. 

immune

C. 

integumentary

D. 

digestive

E. 

nervous

 

13.

 The_______ is liquid that bathes the body's cells.

 
 

A. 

interstitial fluid

B. 

external water

C. 

plasma

D. 

bile

E. 

urine

 

14.

Which phrase defines the function of smooth muscle?

 
 

A. 

slow, involuntary movements in multiple organs

B. 

skeletal movement

C. 

heart contraction

D. 

flexible support

E. 

connects muscle to bone

 

15.

Groups of cells that work together to provide a specific function are called

 
 

A. 

tissues.

B. 

organs.

C. 

organelles.

D. 

tumors.

E. 

organ systems.

 

16.

The eye contains nerves, muscles, and blood cells. The eye is an example of a(n) 
 

A. 

organ.

B. 

tumor.

C. 

organ system.

D. 

tissue.

E. 

physiological unit.

 

17.

During embryo development, the origin of muscle tissue is from the

 
 

A. 

endoderm.

B. 

ectoderm.

C. 

ectoderm or endoderm.

D. 

mesoderm or ectoderm.

E. 

mesoderm.

 

18.

The germ layer called the endoderm produces 
 

A. 

the heart.

B. 

the nervous system.

C. 

the lining of the digestive tract.

D. 

bone.

E. 

muscles.

 

19.

The different types of animal tissue include _____ tissue. 
 

A. 

epithelial

B. 

connective

C. 

muscle

D. 

nervous

E. 

All of the answer choices are correct.

 

20.

The tissue type that covers internal and external surfaces of organs, aids in protection, nutrition absorption, and gas diffusion is the _______ tissue. 
 

A. 

connective

B. 

nervous

C. 

muscle

D. 

epithelial

E. 

All of the answer choices are correct.

 

21.

The tissue type that functions in providing support, transport, and insulation is 
 

A. 

epithelial.

B. 

connective.

C. 

nervous.

D. 

muscle.

E. 

All of the answer choices are correct.

 

22.

The tissue type that provides communication among cells is called 
 

A. 

epithelial.

B. 

connective.

C. 

nervous.

D. 

muscle.

E. 

All of the answer choices are correct.

 

23.

Movement is provided by contractions of ______ tissue.

 
 

A. 

epithelial

B. 

connective

C. 

muscle

D. 

nervous

E. 

All of the answer choices are correct.

 

24.

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of flattened cells is

 
 

A. 

stratified squamous.

B. 

simple cuboidal.

C. 

simple columnar.

D. 

simple squamous.

E. 

stratified columnar.

 

25.

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a multiple layer of flattened cells is

 
 

A. 

stratified squamous.

B. 

simple squamous.

C. 

simple cuboidal.

D. 

simple columnar.

E. 

stratified columnar.

 

26.

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of cube-shaped cells is 
 

A. 

simple squamous.

B. 

simple cuboidal.

C. 

stratified cuboidal.

D. 

simple columnar.

E. 

stratified columnar.

 

27.

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of elongated cells is 
 

A. 

stratified cuboidal.

B. 

simple squamous.

C. 

stratified squamous.

D. 

stratified columnar.

E. 

simple columnar.

 

28.

The type of connective tissue composed of cells that do not secrete collagen and function in transporting gases, nutrients, wastes, and hormones is

 
 

A. 

bone.

B. 

blood.

C. 

cartilage.

D. 

adipose.

E. 

loose connective.

 

29.

The type of connective tissue which stores fats and provides insulation is called

 
 

A. 

adipose.

B. 

bone.

C. 

cartilage.

D. 

dense connective.

E. 

blood.

 

30.

You are given a piece of connective tissue that you observe to be white, firm, and consists of a matrix of collagen. When chemically analyzed, it is found to contain high concentrations of minerals. What kind of connective tissue is this?

 
 

A. 

bone

B. 

cartilage

C. 

adipose

D. 

dense connective

E. 

blood

 

31.

What cell types would you expect to find in a sample of spinal tissue?

 
 

A. 

neurons and adipocytes

B. 

platelets and neuroglia

C. 

neurons and neuroglia

D. 

platelets and adipocytes

E. 

neurons and platelets

 

32.

Neuroglia cells that have lipid-rich cell membranes and form insulating sheaths of myelin are called

 
 

A. 

adipocytes.

B. 

erythrocytes.

C. 

islets of Langerhans.

D. 

Schwann cells.

E. 

mucus cells.

 

33.

The primary function of muscle tissue is

 
 

A. 

contraction.

B. 

absorption.

C. 

secretion.

D. 

impulse transmission.

E. 

compression.

 

34.

Protein filaments that function in muscular contraction are

 
 

A. 

keratin and actin.

B. 

myosin and collagen.

C. 

elastin and collagen.

D. 

actin and myosin.

E. 

elastin and keratin.

 

35.

Muscle tissue that controls involuntarily movement and composed of spindle-shaped cells is _____ muscle 
 

A. 

smooth

B. 

cardiac

C. 

skeletal

D. 

either skeletal or cardiac

E. 

either cardiac or smooth

 

36.

Cancers that arise in epithelial tissue are termed 
 

A. 

carcinomas.

B. 

leukemias.

C. 

sarcomas.

D. 

hybridomas.

E. 

lymphomas.

 

37.

The systems that coordinate communication are 
 

A. 

skeletal and muscular.

B. 

circulatory and respiratory.

C. 

nervous and endocrine.

D. 

digestive and circulatory.

E. 

urinary and immune.

 

38.

The systems that support and move the body are 
 

A. 

skeletal and muscular.

B. 

nervous and endocrine.

C. 

circulatory and respiratory.

D. 

digestive and circulatory.

E. 

urinary and immune.

 

39.

The systems that work together to protect the body are

 
 

A. 

nervous and endocrine.

B. 

skeletal and muscular.

C. 

digestive, respiratory, and circulatory.

D. 

integumentary, immune, and urinary.

E. 

reproductive and respiratory.

 

40.

A type of gland that secretes an oily substance that softens and protects hair is a(n) _____ gland. 
 

A. 

salivary

B. 

mammary

C. 

sweat

D. 

sebaceous

E. 

endocrine

 

41.

If the temperature of the skin is too low or too high, this information is conveyed to an area of the brain called the 
 

A. 

cerebellum.

B. 

hypothalamus.

C. 

cerebrum.

D. 

medulla oblongata.

E. 

spinal cord.

 

42.

Turning up the temperature setting in a room that feels cold and causes a heater to turn on, is an example of the principle of 
 

A. 

neutral feedback.

B. 

positive feedback.

C. 

negative feedback.

D. 

directional control.

E. 

hormone regulation.

 

43.

When damage occurs to ________, nerve impulse transmissions are slowed. 

 
 

A. 

the myelin sheath

B. 

leukocytes

C. 

epithelial cells

D. 

adipocytes

E. 

chondrocytes

 

44.

Which organ systems are involved in thermoregulation by increased blood flow to the skin and by sweating?

 
 

A. 

circulatory and muscular

B. 

muscular and integumentary

C. 

endocrine and muscular

D. 

circulatory and integumentary

E. 

endocrine and circulatory

 

45.

Which body tissue contains structures that are responsible for producing sweat?

 
 

A. 

epithelial

B. 

connective

C. 

 muscle

D. 

nervous

E. 

endocrine

 

46.

What type of feedback is exemplified by the formation of a blood clot that results in the rise of blood pressure?

 
 

A. 

negative feedback

B. 

positive feedback

C. 

endocrine feedback

D. 

nervous feedback

E. 

hormonal feedback

 

47.

A traditional tattoo injects ink into the lower layers of the skin. Which of the following would be true of this tattoo?

 
 

A. 

It would be temporary because dermal cells are constantly replaced.

B. 

It would be temporary because epidermal cells are constantly replaced.

C. 

It would be permanent because dermal cells are not replaced.

D. 

It would be permanent because epidermal cells are not replaced.

E. 

It would be permanent because epidermal cells continually replace dermal cells.

 

48.

What is the function of the simple squamous cells found in the glomeruli of the kidney? 
 

A. 

secrete and propel mucus

B. 

secrete and absorb substances

C. 

protect areas subject to abrasion

D. 

secrete hormones

E. 

allow exchange of substances by diffusion and osmosis

 

49.

The simple cuboidal cells found in kidney tubules have which function? 
 

A. 

allow exchange of substances by diffusion and osmosis

B. 

protect areas subject to abrasion

C. 

secrete and absorb substances

D. 

secrete hormones

E. 

secrete and propel mucus

 

50.

Which of the following would occur if excess sweating led to dehydration and high salt concentration in the bloodstream?

 
 

A. 

The hypothalamus would signal the kidneys to release more salt into the urine.

B. 

The hypothalamus would signal the kidneys to absorb more salt from the urine.

C. 

The liver would signal the kidneys to absorb more salt from the urine.

D. 

The liver would signal the kidneys to release more salt from the urine.

E. 

None of the answer choices is correct.

 

51.

Which tissue type produces melanin? 
 

A. 

epithelial

B. 

connective

C. 

muscle

D. 

nervous

E. 

endocrine

 

52.

What is the primary function of melanin? 
 

A. 

to increase light absorption

B. 

to decrease water loss

C. 

to increase muscle strength

D. 

to absorb UV light

E. 

to increase synthesis of vitamins

 

53.

UV light _____ folic acid. 
 

A. 

increases the body's production of

B. 

destroys

C. 

contains

D. 

has no effect on

E. 

produces

 

54.

UV light _____ vitamin D. 
 

A. 

decreases the body's production of

B. 

increases the body's production of

C. 

destroys existing

D. 

has no effect on

E. 

alters the structure of

 

55.

At the same latitude, a person with dark skin would have which levels of folic acid and vitamin D as compared to a person with light skin? 
 

A. 

no difference in vitamin D or folic acid

B. 

an increase in both folic acid and vitamin D levels

C. 

a decreased level of folic acid and an increased level of vitamin D

D. 

a decrease in both folic acid and vitamin D levels

E. 

an increased level of folic acid and a decreased level of vitamin D

 

 


True / False Questions
 

56.

An organ is composed of two or more interacting tissues. 
 
True    False

 

57.

A tissue is defined as a group of interacting cells that provide a specific function. 
 
True    False

 

58.

Epithelial tissues never have a free surface exposed to a space inside the body. 
 
True    False

 

59.

Both loose and dense connective tissue contain fibroblasts.

 
 
True    False

 

60.

Cells that produce fine fibers of collagen in cartilage are osteocytes. 
 
True    False

 

61.

Damage to the myelin sheath of a neuron may slow or even stop nerve impulse transmission. 
 
True    False

 

62.

Cancer is a disease that affects the cell cycle. 
 
True    False

 

63.

Homeostasis is the state of internal constancy maintained by living organisms. 
 
True    False

 

64.

Positive feedback is the most common way that living organisms maintain homeostasis. 
 
True    False

 

65.

Negative feedback is the most common way that living organisms maintain homeostasis. 
 
True    False

 

66.

If body temperature is too high, the hypothalamus stimulates blood vessels in the skin to constrict. 
 
True    False

 


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