Question 1

The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   regeneration
B)   replacement
C)   atrophy
D)   differentiation
E)   hyperplasiaF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which type of membrane does not open to the exterior, does not contain glands, but does secrete fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serous
B)   Mucous
C)   Synovial
D)   Gobletal
E)   CutaneousF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

-This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nucleus of neuron
B)   Dendrite
C)   Cell body of neuron
D)   Axon
E)   Glia cellsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is classified as a holocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sweat gland
B)   Salivary gland
C)   Sebaceous gland
D)   Mammary gland
E)   Exocrine part of pancreasF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple cuboidal epithelium
B)   Simple columnar epithelium
C)   Stratified squamous epithelium
D)   Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E)   Transitional epitheliumF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Suturing a large wound

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A)   allows healing by secondary union.
B)   reduces risk of infection and helps to heal faster.
C)   increases scar formation.
D)   leads to wound contracture.
E)   prevents scarring.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Which type of membrane lines cavities that open to the outside and often contains mucous glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serous
B)   Mucous
C)   Synovial
D)   Gobletal
E)   CutaneousF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The type of connective tissue that contains chondrocytes, a rigid matrix of collagen fibers and proteoglycan-hyaluronic acid aggregates and few, if any, blood vessels is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilage
B)   bone tissue
C)   adipose tissue
D)   fibrous connective tissue
E)   muscle tissueF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Columnar
B)   Keratinized
C)   Stratified
D)   Transitional
E)   SimpleF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Lamellae are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)   compact bone tissue.
B)   cancellous bone tissue.
C)   spongy bone tissue.
D)   hyaline cartilage.
E)   fibrocartilage.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

In the intestine, ________ ensure(s)  that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

Accepted Answer

A)   the plasma membrane
B)   desmosomes
C)   tight junctions
D)   gap (communicating)  junctions
E)   ground substanceF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 12

A gland with branching ducts that end in acini would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)   simple acinar.
B)   compound acinar.
C)   simple branched tubular.
D)   multicellular.
E)   simple coiled tubular.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized. Which of the following functions limited the size of the injured area to the greatest degree?

Accepted Answer

A)   Swelling
B)   Coagulation of plasma proteins
C)   Vasodilation
D)   Increased temperature
E)   Loss of functionF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

A glandular secretion has been analyzed and indicates the presence of cytoplasmic components that include DNA and nuclear proteins. This indicates ________ mode of secretion.

Accepted Answer

A)   holocrine
B)   merocrine
C)   autocrine
D)   eccrineE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas ________ epithelium is rare.

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple columnar; stratified columnar
B)   Stratified squamous; stratified columnar
C)   Pseudostratified; stratified squamous
D)   Simple cuboidal; stratified squamous
E)   Stratified squamous; simple squamousF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Bone

Accepted Answer

A)   contains dead cells.
B)   is not rigid.
C)   does not contain protein fibers.
D)   has a rich blood supply.
E)   is avascular.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Structures that function in intercellular communication include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   desmosomes
B)   tight junctions
C)   hemidesmosomes
D)   gap junctions
E)   centriolesF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

A general characteristic of connective tissue is that it

Accepted Answer

A)   consists of cells with much extracellular material (matrix)  between them.
B)   has no blood supply to the tissue.
C)   covers the outside of organs.
D)   is commonly found lining body cavities.
E)   contracts.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which type of epithelial tissue are found in the kidney tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple cuboidal epithelium
B)   Simple columnar epithelium
C)   Stratified squamous epithelium
D)   Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E)   Transitional epitheliumF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which type of exocrine gland uses exocytosis to secrete its product?

Accepted Answer

A)   Merocrine
B)   Apocrine
C)   Holocrine
D)   Endocrine
E)   SolocrineF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 4: Tissues

A gland with branching ducts that end in acini would be classified as

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Which type of membrane lines cavities that open to the outside and often contains mucous glands?

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________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas ________ epithelium is rare.

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Which type of exocrine gland uses exocytosis to secrete its product?

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Which type of membrane does not open to the exterior, does not contain glands, but does secrete fluid?

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When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized. Which of the following functions limited the size of the injured area to the greatest degree?

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Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?

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The type of connective tissue that contains chondrocytes, a rigid matrix of collagen fibers and proteoglycan-hyaluronic acid aggregates and few, if any, blood vessels is ________.

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A glandular secretion has been analyzed and indicates the presence of cytoplasmic components that include DNA and nuclear proteins. This indicates ________ mode of secretion.

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Bone

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A general characteristic of connective tissue is that it

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Suturing a large wound

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Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the stomach?

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Lamellae are characteristic of

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In the intestine, ________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

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Which type of epithelial tissue are found in the kidney tubules?

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-This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "B" represent?

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Which of the following is classified as a holocrine gland?

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The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________.

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Structures that function in intercellular communication include ________.

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