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Tissues are composed of |
| | A) | similar specialized cells |
| | B) | related but dissimilar cells with similar functions |
| | C) | both |
| | D) | neither |
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Tissues are classified according to |
| | A) | body region |
| | B) | cellular life span |
| | C) | location in a specific organ |
| | D) | cellular appearance and function |
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The function of epithelial tissue is to |
| | A) | support body parts |
| | B) | cover body surfaces |
| | C) | bind body parts together |
| | D) | form the framework of organs |
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All of the following statements about epithelial tissue are true except |
| | A) | epithelial tissue lacks blood vessels |
| | B) | epithelial cells reproduce rapidly |
| | C) | epithelial cells are tightly packed and contain abundant extracellular material |
| | D) | epithelial tissue function includes secretion, absorption, excretion, and sensory reception |
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The function of flat, simple squamous tissue cells is |
| | A) | secretion and lubrication |
| | B) | diffusion and filtration |
| | C) | absorption in the GI tract |
| | D) | processing ions |
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Simple columnar epithelium is found in the |
| | A) | lining of the heart and blood vessels |
| | B) | uterine tubes |
| | C) | urinary system |
| | D) | digestive system |
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A specialization of some simple columnar epithelium is |
| | A) | flat, tile shaped cells |
| | B) | a stratified appearance |
| | C) | microvilli that extend outward from the cells |
| | D) | an inability to reproduce |
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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | mouth |
| | C) | skin |
| | D) | lens of the eye |
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Transitional epithelium is specialized to |
| | A) | secrete |
| | B) | excrete |
| | C) | stretch |
| | D) | reproduce rapidly |
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The defining characteristic of holocrine glands is |
| | A) | the large amount of mucin in its secretion |
| | B) | discharge of both secretory cell and its product |
| | C) | its wide distribution |
| | D) | copious amounts of thin, watery secretion |
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Which is not a characteristic of connective tissue? |
| | A) | Connective tissue usually has a good blood supply. |
| | B) | Connective tissue is defined by the presence of an extracellular matrix. |
| | C) | The extracellular matrix of connective tissue may be solid, semisolid, or liquid. |
| | D) | The cells of connective tissue are closely packed together. |
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Fibroblasts within connective tissue produce |
| | A) | collagenous fibers |
| | B) | elastic fibers |
| | C) | reticular fibers |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The connective tissue surrounding muscle groups is |
| | A) | loose connective tissue |
| | B) | elastic connective tissue |
| | C) | reticular connective tissue |
| | D) | dense connective tissue |
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Tendons and ligaments receive their strength from |
| | A) | regularly arranged reticular fibers |
| | B) | irregularly arranged reticular fibers |
| | C) | regularly arranged collagenous fibers |
| | D) | irregularly arranged collagenous fibers |
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Fibrocartilage is found in the |
| | A) | outer ear |
| | B) | joints of the pelvic girdle |
| | C) | nose |
| | D) | costal cartilage of the rib cage |
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The formed elements of blood include |
| | A) | red blood cells |
| | B) | white blood cells |
| | C) | platelets |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The muscle tissue that is consciously controlled is |
| | A) | skeletal muscle |
| | B) | smooth and skeletal muscle |
| | C) | cardiac muscle |
| | D) | smooth muscle |
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Intercalated discs are found in |
| | A) | smooth muscle |
| | B) | cardiac muscle |
| | C) | both |
| | D) | neither |
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The basic conductive cells of nervous tissue are |
| | A) | neurons |
| | B) | neuroglial cells |
| | C) | both |
| | D) | neither |
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Mucous membranes are located |
| | A) | around the organs of the respiratory system |
| | B) | in areas where two surfaces may rub together |
| | C) | in the lining of cavities and tubes that have openings to the outside of the body |
| | D) | retroperitoneally and surrounding the kidneys |
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The function of synovial membranes is to secrete a fluid that |
| | A) | nourishes surrounding fluid |
| | B) | provides insulation |
| | C) | reduces friction |
| | D) | assures oxygen supply to joints |
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Tissues are groups of structurally similar cells that perform a specific function. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The four major types of tissue are nervous tissue, muscle tissue, cartilage tissue, and epithelial tissue. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Coverings of body organs and surfaces are composed of connective tissue. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Simple squamous epithelial cells are easily damaged. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is secretion and absorption. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Because the nuclei of cells of pseudostratified epithelium are located at different levels within the cells of the tissue, the tissue appears to have more than one layer. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Stratified squamous epithelium lines the mouth, vagina, and anal canal. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Stratified columnar epithelium is found lining the larger ducts of the mammary, sweat, and salivary glands. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Macrophages present in connective tissue are important in allergic reactions. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Fat droplets are stored in a specialized form of loose connective tissue. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Ligaments connect muscle to bone. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Blood supply to certain connective tissues is poor so tissue repair is slow or incomplete. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Blood is a connective tissue in which plasma forms the extracellular matrix. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The extracellular matrix does more than glue the body together. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Smooth muscle is voluntarily controlled. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Cardiac muscle cells retain active cell division throughout life. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Young bone cells are called osteocytes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Skeletal muscle fibers are all short and microscopic. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The source of red blood cells in the adult is the skeletal system. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Serous membranes line cavities that have openings to the outside of the body. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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