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1
Tall, thin epithelial cells that have the appearance of two or more layers, but with all cells touching the basement membrane is
A)simple squamous epithelium.
B)simple cuboidal epithelium.
C)simple columnar epithelium.
D)pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
E)transitional epithelium.
2
Epithelial cells that can stretch from a cuboidal or columnar shape to a squamous shape are called
A)simple squamous epithelium.
B)simple cuboidal epithelium.
C)simple columnar epithelium.
D)pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
E)transitional epithelium.
3
In which of these locations would pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium intermixed with goblet cells be found?
A)lining of blood vessels
B)lining of nasal cavity and trachea
C)lining of serous membranes
D)lining the small intestine
E)surface of the skin
4
Which of these cell connections attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?
A)desmosomes
B)gap junctions
C)hemidesmosomes
D)tight junctions
5
Which of these is NOT a part of connective tissue?
A)ground substance
B)basement membrane
C)protein fibers
D)fluid
6
Connective tissue cells that produce the extracellular matrix are called
A)blast cells.
B)cyte cells.
C)clast cells.
D)macrophages.
E)mast cells.
7
A tissue with collagen fibers, proteoglycans, and chondrocytes is
A)adipose.
B)blood
C)bone.
D)cartilage.
E)dense connective tissue.
8
Which of these tissues has cells located in lacunae?
A)adipose
B)blood
C)bone
D)cartilage
E)both c and d
9
Given these characteristics: matrix composed almost entirely of collagen fibers; fibers can all be oriented in the same direction or in many different directions; and able to withstand great pulling forces in the direction of fiber orientation. Which of these tissues is described?
A)adipose
B)bone
C)cartilage
D)dense connective tissue
E)loose (areolar) connective tissue
10
Fibrocartilage is found in
A)the costal cartilages.
B)joints, covering the ends of bones.
C)the external ear.
D)tendons.
E)disks between the vertebrae.
11
Given these characteristics: cells cylindrical in shape; striated; usually one nucleus per cell; often branched and connected by intercalated disks; and under involuntary control. Which tissue possesses all of these characteristics?
A)bone
B)nervous tissue
C)cardiac muscle
D)skeletal muscle
E)smooth muscle
12
In nerve cells, the ______ contains the nucleus and is the site of general cell functions.
A)axon
B)cell body
C)dendrite
D)neuroglia
13
Inflammation of the serous membranes associated with the abdominopelvic cavity is called
A)pericarditis.
B)peritonitis.
C)pleurisy.
D)rhinitis.
E)periostitis.
14
Which of these is NOT a chemical mediator of inflammation?
A)histamine
B)kinins
C)leukotrienes
D)neutrophils
E)prostaglandins
15
Which of these cells are labile cells, and continue to divide throughout life?
A)liver cells
B)pancreas cells
C)neurons
D)skeletal muscle cells
E)skin cells
16
The four basic tissue types of the body include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)skeletal tissue.
B)nervous tissue.
C)muscular tissue.
D)connective tissue.
E)epithelial tissue.
17
Which of the following does NOT apply to epithelial tissue?
A)Epithelial tissues can permit passage of substances because the cells are closely adhered to each other as well as the basement membrane.
B)Epithelial tissues can secrete substances due to glands that may be present.
C)Epithelial tissues can transport substances because of the large amount of blood vessels present.
D)Epithelial tissues can absorb substances because of the presence of carrier molecules found in the cell membranes of some cells.
E)Epithelial tissues can protect underlying structures.
18
The type of muscle tissue found in hollow organs that has cells that are tapered at each end and have a single nucleus, and are under involuntary control is __________ muscle.
A)striated
B)skeletal
C)smooth
D)cardiac







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