Chapter 05
Tissues
True / False Questions
1. | Usually epithelial tissues do not have blood vessels.
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2. | The tissue that constitutes the outermost layer of the skin is a type of connective tissue.
True False |
3. | Bone cells are also called osteocytes.
True False |
4. | Bone cells (osteocytes) are arranged in concentric circles around longitudinal tubes (central canals).
True False |
5. | Blood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets that are suspended in a fluid extracellular matrix called plasma.
True False |
6. | A skeletal muscle fiber contains many nuclei.
True False |
7. | Muscle tissue conducts nerve impulses from one neuron to another and coordinates body activities.
True False |
8. | A neuron is a type of neuroglia.
True False |
Multiple Choice Questions
9. | Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of body tissues?
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10. | A basement membrane anchors
A. | muscle tissue to nervous tissue. |
B. | epithelial tissue to connective tissue. |
C. | connective tissue to muscle tissue. |
D. | brain tissue to nervous tissue. |
E. | blood cells to plasma. |
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11. | Epithelial tissue functions in
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12. | The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is
A. | stratified squamous epithelium. |
B. | simple squamous epithelium. |
C. | simple cuboidal epithelium. |
D. | simple columnar epithelium. |
E. | stratified columnar epithelium. |
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13. | The tissue that forms the inner lining of the respiratory passages is
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14. | Typically, carcinomas originate from which type of tissue?
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15. | The type of epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and many urinary passageways is
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16. | Tendons and ligaments are composed primarily of
B. | dense connective tissue. |
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17. | Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because
A. | cartilage cells cannot divide. |
B. | cartilage tissues lack direct blood supplies. |
C. | the intercellular matrix is semisolid. |
D. | cartilage cells are surrounded by fluids. |
E. | they don't function often. |
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18. | Bone cells are arranged in concentric circles around longitudinal tubes in cylinder-shaped units called
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19. | Permanent wrinkling of skin is usually due to changes caused by excessive exposure to
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20. | Membranes lining body cavities that lack openings to the outside are called
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21. | Of the four major types of membranes, the one consisting of fibrous connective tissue overlying loose connective tissue is a
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22. | The muscle tissue that can be consciously controlled is
B. | skeletal muscle tissue. |
C. | intercalated muscle tissue. |
D. | cardiac muscle tissue. |
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23. | Cardiac muscle is found in the wall of the
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24. | Smooth muscle is found in the wall of the
E. | stomach and intestine. |
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25. | Which of the following cell types are least likely to reproduce?
A. | endothelial cells that line the digestive system |
B. | fibroblasts of connective tissue |
E. | epithelial cells of the outer layer of the skin |
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26. | When cardiac muscle cells are damaged by a heart attack, they are usually replaced by
A. | new cardiac muscle cells. |
B. | new smooth muscle cells. |
C. | connective tissue cells. |
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27. | Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nerve tissue?
A. | It is found in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. |
B. | It contains cells that respond by transmitting impulses. |
C. | Its intercellular spaces are filled with collagen. |
D. | Its functional cells are sensitive to changes in their surroundings. |
E. | Some of its cells send electrochemical messages. |
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Fill in the Blank Questions
28. | A single layer of flattened epithelium would constitute the tissue called _____________.
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29. | Most organs of the digestive system have an inner lining composed of the tissue called ______________.
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30. | The most common cells found in connective tissues are called _____________.
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31. | Cartilage cells (chondrocytes) occupy small chambers called ____________.
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32. | The intervertebral discs that separate the individual parts of the backbone are composed of __________.
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33. | The intercellular material that separates connective tissue cells is called ___________.
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34. | Since an epithelial membrane is composed of two or more kinds of tissues, it is an example of a(an) ________.
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35. | The primary characteristic of muscle tissues is their ability to ____________.
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36. | The band located where two cardiac muscle cells join is called a(an) ______________.
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37. | A nerve cell can also be called a(an) __________.
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Multiple Choice Questions
38. | What tissue is responsible for covering body surfaces and lining internal organs?
C. | skeletal muscle tissue |
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39. | The ________ of epithelium is either exposed to the outside, or internally, to an open surface.
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40. | Epithelium is anchored to adjacent tissues by this thin, nonliving layer.
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41. | What tissue type has cells that are tightly packed and form protective barriers?
B. | skeletal muscle tissue |
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42. | This term describes the thin, flattened shape of certain epithelial cells.
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43. | What epithelial tissue is made up of a single layer of thin, flattened cells?
A. | simple columnar epithelium |
B. | stratified squamous epithelium |
C. | simple squamous epithelium |
D. | pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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44. | Rapid exchange of respiratory gases takes place in the air sacs of the lungs which are lined with this tissue.
A. | simple columnar epithelium |
B. | stratified squamous epithelium |
C. | simple squamous epithelium |
D. | pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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45. | What tissue type forms the walls of capillaries and lines blood vessels?
A. | simple columnar epithelium |
B. | stratified squamous epithelium |
C. | simple squamous epithelium |
D. | pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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46. | Block-like cells, each with a centrally located nucleus, form a single layer in this epithelium.
A. | simple columnar epithelium |
B. | stratified squamous epithelium |
C. | simple cuboidal epithelium |
D. | pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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47. | Which of the following is NOT true concerning simple columnar epithelium?
A. | lines the uterus and stomach |
B. | cells are thin and delicate |
C. | a single layer of cells |
E. | secretes digestive fluid and absorbs nutrients |
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48. | These are flask-shaped glandular cells that secrete mucus onto the free surface of tissues.
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True / False Questions
49. | Microvilli are membrane projections that move mucus and captured particles upward and out of the airways.
True False |
50. | Stratified squamous epithelium lines the oral cavity.
True False |
51. | A gland may be composed of a single cell.
True False |
52. | All exocrine glands secrete their product into ducts that open onto surfaces.
True False |
53. | Merocrine glands and apocrine glands are examples of endocrine glands.
True False |
Multiple Choice Questions
54. | This type of gland secretes its product into tissue fluid or blood.
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55. | What kind of secretion is typically watery and has a high enzyme content?
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56. | This thick fluid secretion is produced by cells line the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.
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57. | Mucin, a glycoprotein, is found in secretions from these cells.
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58. | Which choice below best describes secretions of merocrine glands?
A. | fluid product released from the cell membrane by exocytosis |
B. | cellular product containing portions of cells that pinch off during secretion |
C. | disintegrated entire cells filled with secretory products |
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59. | Which choice below best describes secretions of apocrine glands?
A. | fluid product released from the cell membrane by exocytosis |
B. | cellular product containing portions of cells that pinch off during secretion |
C. | disintegrated entire cells filled with secretory products |
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60. | Which choice below best describes secretions of holocrine glands?
A. | fluid product released from the cell membrane by exocytosis |
B. | cellular product containing portions of cells that pinch off during secretion |
C. | disintegrated entire cells filled with secretory products |
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61. | Secretions of salivary glands, pancreatic glands and sweat glands are of this type.
A. | fluid product released from the cell membrane by exocytosis |
B. | cellular product containing portions of cells that pinch off during secretion |
C. | disintegrated entire cells filled with secretory products |
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62. | Mammary glands are a specific example of this type of gland.
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63. | What main tissue type provides support, fills spaces and stores fat?
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64. | Which of the following is the most abundant cell type in connective tissue?
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65. | Which cell is specialized for phagocytosis and works to clear foreign particles from tissues?
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66. | Found near blood vessels, these cells release heparin, a compound that prevents blood clotting.
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67. | These are thin, highly branching type of collagen fibers that form a supporting network in organs like the spleen.
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68. | Tendons and ligaments are composed primarily of this tissue type.
A. | dense connective tissue |
D. | loose connective tissue |
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Check All That Apply Questions
69. | Which of the following are characteristic of connective tissue? Choose all that apply.
____ contain a variety of cell types
____ contain a variety of fibers
____ have a basement membrane
____ All of the above |
Multiple Choice Questions
70. | Which tissue consists of many closely packed, thick, collagen fibers with few cells?
A. | dense connective tissue |
D. | loose connective tissue |
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71. | What tissue has cells that are filled with large fat droplets that push the nuclei close to the cell membrane?
A. | dense connective tissue |
D. | loose connective tissue |
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72. | Which rigid connective tissue has no direct blood supply and is enclosed by a perichondrium?
A. | dense connective tissue |
D. | loose connective tissue |
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73. | Cells found in this connective tissue occupy small chambers called lacunae.
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74. | Cells found in this connective tissue occupy small chambers called lacunae.
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75. | Blood is composed of formed elements suspended in a fluid extracellular matrix called ________.
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76. | What type of connective tissue is found around the kidneys, behind the eyeballs, and in between skin and underlying organs?
A. | dense connective tissue |
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77. | What membranes line body cavities that lack openings to the outside of the body?
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78. | What membranes line body cavities and tubes that open to the outside of the body?
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79. | What serous membrane forms the inner lining of the thorax?
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80. | What serous membrane forms the inner lining of the abdominal cavity?
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81. | What serous membrane covers the organs of the abdomen?
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82. | This membrane is more commonly called the skin.
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83. | This contractile tissue is composed of elongated cells that move body parts.
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84. | What type of muscle tissue enables us to make facial expressions and move the bones?
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85. | Blood is pumped through the heart chambers and into blood vessels by _________.
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86. | What tissue type composes the walls of hollow organs like the stomach and is under involuntary control?
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Check All That Apply Questions
87. | What statements are true concerning skeletal muscle? Choose all that apply.
____ Skeletal muscle moves the head, trunk and limbs.
____ Skeletal muscle pumps blood through the heart.
____ Skeletal muscle has cells that are spindle shaped.
____ Skeletal muscle contains striations.
____ Skeletal muscle has long, threadlike cells. |
Multiple Choice Questions
88. | The brain and spinal cord are composed of this tissue type.
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89. | What cells respond by conducting electrical impulses along cellular processes?
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90. | These cells of nervous tissue function in a supportive role only; they supply growth factors and nutrients to other resident tissue cells.
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