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1

Which type of tissue moves the body and its parts?
A)nervous
B)muscle
C)connective
D)epithelial
2

The three components of connective tissue are_______.
A)cells, ground substance, and carbohydrate fibers
B)cells, fat, and protein fibers
C)cells, ground substance, and protein fibers
D)cells, ground substance, and enzymes
3

The fiber types of connective tissue are________.
A)collagen, adipose, and elastic
B)collagen, reticular, elastic
C)reticular, fibroblast, elastic
D)collagen, fibroblast, and reticular
4

The protein collagen provides ______ to connective tissues.
A)flexibility
B)strength
C)flexibility and strength
5

The fibroblasts in adipose tissue enlarge and store ______ .
A)protein
B)starch
C)fat
D)sugar
6

In cartilage, the cells lie in small chambers called ______.
A)mountings
B)lamellae
C)adipose
D)lacunae
7

Which cartilage is found in the pads between the vertebrae?
A)hyaline
B)elastic
C)fibrocartilage
8

The most rigid connective tissue is called ____.
A)cartilage
B)bone
C)dense connective tissue
D)adipose tissue
9

In compact bone, bone cells are located in lacunae that are arranged in concentric circles around tiny cylinders called ______ .
A)osteocyte
B)canal
C)osteons
D)matrix
10

Which connective tissue has a fluid matrix located in blood vessels?
A)bone
B)blood
C)cartilage
D)bone, blood, and cartilage
11

Which components of blood are fragments of giant cells?
A)platelets
B)red blood cells
C)white blood cells
12

Which type of tissue makes up the structure of lymph nodes?
A)fibrous connective
B)adipose
C)blood
D)cartilage
13

Skeletal muscle fibers are ______ .
A)smooth
B)striated
C)spindle-shaped
D)fragmented
14

Where is smooth muscle found?
A)intestines
B)stomach
C)blood vessels
D)intestines, stomach, and blood vessels
15

A distinguishing characteristic of cardiac muscle cells is the presence of ____________.
A)actin filaments
B)intercalated disks
C)neuroglia
D)neurons
16

The brain and spinal cord contain conducting cells called ______ .
A)dendrites
B)neurons
C)neuroglia
D)axons
17

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

Researchers are convinced that damaged central nervous system axons can regenerate through__________.
A)special diets
B)proper rest
C)exercise
D)surgery
19

Which type of epithelial tissue can be found in the lining of kidney tubules?
A)simple squamous
B)stratified
C)columnar
D)cuboidal
20

Glands that secrete their product into ducts are called ______ glands.
A)endocrine
B)exocrine
C)isocrine
D)leaky
21

The skin covers the body, protecting the underlying parts from ______ .
A)physical trauma
B)microbial invasion
C)water loss
D)physical trauma, microbial invasion, and water loss
22

The ______ layer lies below the dermis of the skin.
A)epidermis
B)gastrodermis
C)subcutaneous
D)supracutaneous
23

Also called sudoriferous glands, these glands are quite numerous and are present in all regions of skin.
A)sweat glands
B)oil glands
C)follicle glands
D)subcutaneous glands
24

The _____ system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes their waste.
A)digestive
B)cardiovascular
C)excretory
D)respiratory
25

Freely moving joint cavities are lined with _____ membranes.
A)synovial
B)serous
C)pleural
D)mucous
26

The connective tissue membranes that serve as a protective covering for the brain and spinal cord are the____________.
A)mucous membranes
B)serous membranes
C)synovial membranes
D)meninges
27

The risk factor for getting diabetes type 2 is _________.
A)excessive food intake
B)fat in the abdominal region
C)physical inactivity
D)All are risk factors
28

Maintaining the level of blood glucose is an example of _________.
A)relative constancy
B)diabetes
C)homeostasis
D)internal constancy







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