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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions



1

Epithelial tissue absorbs molecules from kidney tubules because of fine cellular extensions called ______ . (p. 62)
A)cilia
B)microvilli
C)flagella
D)pseudopods
2

Glands that secrete their product into ducts are called ______ glands. (p. 62)
A)endocrine
B)exocrine
C)isocrine
D)leaky
3

Junctions that hold cells of the bladder together as it stretches are called ____ junctions. (p. 64)
A)adhesion
B)tight
C)gap
D)functional
4

Connective tissue ______ . (p. 64)
A)provides support
B)stores fat
C)forms blood cells
D)All of these are correct.
5

Connective tissue cells are separated widely by ______ . (p. 64)
A)insulation
B)a matrix
C)fluid
D)collagen
6

The protein collagen provides ______ to connective tissues. (p. 64)
A)flexibility
B)strength
C)flexibility and strength
7

The fibroblasts in adipose tissue enlarge and store ______ . (p. 64)
A)protein
B)starch
C)fat
D)sugar
8

In cartilage, the cells lie in small chambers called ______. (p. 64)
A)mountings
B)lamellae
C)adipose
D)lacunae
9

Which cartilage is found in the pads between the vertebrae? (p. 65)
A)hyaline
B)elastic
C)fibrocartilage
10

The most rigid connective tissue is called ____. (p. 65)
A)muscle
B)bone
C)fibrocartilage
D)hyaline cartilage
11

In compact bone, bone cells are located in lacunae that are arranged in concentric circles around tiny cylinders called ______ . (p. 65)
A)osteocyte
B)canal
C)osteons
D)matrix
12

Which components of blood are fragments of giant cells? (p. 66)
A)platelets
B)red blood cells
C)white blood cells
13

Which connective tissue matrix is not made by the cells? (p. 66)
A)bone
B)blood
C)cartilage
D)bone, blood, and cartilage
14

Skeletal muscle fibers are ______ . (p. 67)
A)smooth
B)striated
C)spindle-shaped
D)fragmented
15

Where is smooth muscle found? (p. 67)
A)intestines
B)stomach
C)blood vessels
D)intestines, stomach, and blood vessels
16

The brain and spinal cord contain conducting cells called ______ . (p. 68)
A)codons
B)neurons
C)axons
D)leukocytes
17

Neuroglial cells ______ . (p. 68)
A)support neurons
B)protect neurons
C)provide nutrients to neurons
D)support, protect, and provide nutrients to neurons
18

Freely moving joint cavities are lined with _____ membranes. (p. 69)
A)synovial
B)serous
C)pleural
D)mucous
19

The _____ system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes their waste. (p. 70)
A)digestive
B)circulatory
C)excretory
D)respiratory
20

The skin covers the body, protecting the underlying parts from ______ . (p. 62)
A)physical trauma
B)microbial invasion
C)water loss
D)physical trauma, microbial invasion, and water loss
21

The ______ layer lies below the dermis of the skin. (p. 73)
A)epidermis
B)gastrodermis
C)subcutaneous
D)supracutaneous
22

Which of these is an example of homeostasis? (p. 76)
A)The pressure of blood
B)The pH of the blood
C)The concentration of glucose in the blood
D)The body temperature
E)All of these are examples of homeostasis