Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 5: Tissues

Pre-Test

Learning Outcome 5.1

1
A group of cells that performs a specific function is organized as a _____.
A)organ
B)tissue
C)system
D)organelle

Learning Outcome 5.4

2
The gastrointestinal tract is primarily lined with _____.
A)transitional cells
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)simple columnar epithelium
D)connective tissue

Learning Outcome 5.3

3
Cilia have the function of removing foreign particles and mucus from the surface of the _____ system.
A)digestive
B)reproductive
C)integumentary
D)respiratory

Learning Outcome 5.7

4
The center of an osteon is a tube called the _____.
A)lamella
B)central canal
C)Volkmann canal
D)canaliculi

Learning Outcome 5.10

5
The cells, which do not usually divide in an adult, are the ____.
A)epithelial
B)smooth muscle
C)cardiac muscle
D)connective tissue

Learning Outcome 5.6

6
Connective tissue always heals more readily than epithelial because epithelial cells have no blood vessels.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 5.6

7
Epithelial and connective tissue cells are usually classified on the basis of their shape as a main criterion.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 5.3

8
Microvilli act to secrete mucus because they are specialized cell structures.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 5.2

9
The presence of keratin in cells tends to make them dry and hard.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 5.3

10
Cancer, such as in the lung, that originated from an epithelial cell type is called a sarcoma.
A)True
B)False
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