Question 1

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

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A)  redness and heat at the injury site
B)  removal of foreign material from the blood
C)  edema
D)  no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues
E)  increased blood flow to the area

Question 2

Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water and spring back to original shape after compression.They are found in

Accepted Answer

A)  intervertebral discs.
B)  muscles.
C)  neurons.
D)  tendons.
E)  bones.

Question 3

A delicate connective tissue composed of fibroblasts,collagen,and capillaries is called

Accepted Answer

A)  scar.
B)  granulation tissue.
C)  edema.
D)  neutrophil.
E)  secondary union.

Question 4

What type of tissue is contractile?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial tissue
B)  connective tissue
C)  nervous tissue
D)  muscular tissue

Question 5

A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue would be called a

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroclast.
B)  fibroblast.
C)  fibromast.
D)  fibrocyte.
E)  fibroid.

Question 6

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional epithelium
B)  simple columnar epithelium
C)  pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
D)  simple cuboidal epithelium
E)  stratified squamous epithelium

Question 7

All cells attached to the basement membrane but not all cells reach free surfaces is a description of

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite.
B)  membrane.
C)  pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
D)  mesoderm.
E)  neuroglia.

Question 8

What type of muscle is found attached to bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle
B)  skeletal muscle
C)  smooth muscle

Question 9

A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix,abundant collagen fibers,collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other.Which of the following injuries results in damage to mainly this kind of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone
B)  broken nose
C)  tear in the cartilage of the knee
D)  broken femur bone
E)  bullet penetrating the abdominal wall

Question 10

The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac.
B)  voluntary.
C)  smooth.
D)  skeletal.
E)  striated.

Question 11

Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are at least 20 different types of collagen in the body.
B)  Collagen is a common protein in the body.
C)  Collagen is strong and flexible.
D)  Collagen is composed of collagen  α\alphaα -chains.
E)  Collagen is elastic and stretches

Question 12

What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  adhesion belt
B)  hemidesmosomes
C)  desmosomes
D)  tight junction
E)  gap junction

Question 13

Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes in lacunae
B)  hydroxyapatite
C)  collagen
D)  trabeculae
E)  matrix

Question 14

What type of connective tissue is found in the external ears?

Accepted Answer

A)  dense regular collagenous tissue
B)  dense irregular elastic tissue
C)  hyaline cartilage
D)  elastic cartilage
E)  fibrocartilage

Question 15

Cells that break down bone are called

Accepted Answer

A)  chondroblasts.
B)  osteoclasts.
C)  fibroblasts.
D)  osteoblasts.
E)  osteocytes.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  chondroitin sulfate
B)  fibronectin
C)  chondronectin
D)  osteonectin

Question 17

Which type of epithelium has the following characteristics: multiple layers,squamous cell shape,dead outer layers of cells,and keratin present in some cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified keratinized squamous epithelium
B)  pseudostratified keratinized squamous epithelium
C)  simple transitional epithelium
D)  simple cuboidal epithelium
E)  moist stratified squamous epithelium

Question 18

What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  extracellular matrix
B)  organ
C)  organ system
D)  tissue
E)  intracellular matrix

Question 19

A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes.The secretion also contains a substantial amount of phospholipid.The type of secretory process for this gland is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  merocrine.
B)  holocrine.
C)  apocrine.
D)  endocrine.
E)  both merocrine and apocrine.

Question 20

Structures that function in intercellular communication are

Accepted Answer

A)  centrioles.
B)  gap junctions.
C)  hemidesmosomes.
D)  tight junctions.
E)  desmosomes.

Exam 4: Tissues

A delicate connective tissue composed of fibroblasts,collagen,and capillaries is called

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Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water and spring back to original shape after compression.They are found in

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All cells attached to the basement membrane but not all cells reach free surfaces is a description of

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Which type of epithelium has the following characteristics: multiple layers,squamous cell shape,dead outer layers of cells,and keratin present in some cells?

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What type of connective tissue is found in the external ears?

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A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue would be called a

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What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?

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A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix,abundant collagen fibers,collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other.Which of the following injuries results in damage to mainly this kind of tissue?

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Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of connective tissue?

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Structures that function in intercellular communication are

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The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is

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Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?

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Cells that break down bone are called

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Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

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What type of tissue is contractile?

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What type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?

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Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?

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A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes.The secretion also contains a substantial amount of phospholipid.The type of secretory process for this gland is probably

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What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?

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What type of muscle is found attached to bones?

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