Question 1

Which structure transmits impulses to the soma?

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A)   Axons
B)   Dendrites
C)   Intercalated discs
D)   NeurogliaE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Nerve tissue heals primarily by regeneration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The main function of serous membranes is

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A)   secretion of mucus to cushion organs.
B)   secretion of watery fluid to reduce friction.
C)   lining body surfaces exposed to the outside environment.
D)   covering the exterior surface of the body.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the digestive tract where it secretes mucus from its goblet cells?

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A)   Simple squamous epithelium
B)   Simple columnar epithelium
C)   Stratified squamous epithelium
D)   Simple cuboidal epitheliumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Adipose tissue is a connective tissue that protects various organs of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What characteristic distinguishes connective tissue from other types of tissue?

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A)   Its variety of cell shapes
B)   Its ability to stretch
C)   Its lack of blood supply
D)   Its extracellular matrixE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Membranes

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A)   line body cavities,cover body surfaces,and separate organs.
B)   contain contractile cells that allow an organ to move.
C)   secrete hormones and other substances directly into the bloodstream.
D)   are a loose connective tissue dominated by fat cells.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which cells can develop into many different cell types?

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A)   Stem cells
B)   Chameleon cells
C)   Undeveloped cells
D)   Foundational cellsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Blood is considered connective tissue because

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A)   it connects everything in the body.
B)   it has collagenous fibers.
C)   it contains many types of cells.
D)   it has an extracellular matrix.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Membranes consist of

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A)   smooth muscle and epithelium.
B)   nervous tissue and squamous cells.
C)   connective tissue and/or epithelial tissue.
D)   muscle tissue and a single layer of columnar epithelium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which tissue covers the body's surface and lines body cavities and many organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epithelial mucous membranes
B)   Epidermal tissue
C)   Connective tissue
D)   EpithelialE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which statement about extracellular matrix is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   It varies in consistency based on the amount of protein fibers and fluid.
B)   It creates the blood vessels and capillaries found in cartilage.
C)   It provides oxygen and nutrients to bone,which does not have blood vessels.
D)   It is essential for the formation of neurons.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

What is granulation tissue,and what is its role in wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is newly formed epithelial tissue; it lines wound cavities forming layer upon layer to fill the wound.
B)   It is tissue made of stem cells that develop into any type of tissue; it replaces different types of tissue that were destroyed or damaged when the wound occurred.
C)   It is connective tissue that fills in the wound cavity and forms scar tissue.
D)   It is smooth muscle and epithelial tissue,which fills the wound and forms new blood vessels.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Types of muscle tissue include

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A)   skeletal,striated,and cardiac.
B)   cardiac,somatic,and skeletal.
C)   smooth,striated,and cardiac.
D)   cardiac,smooth,and somatic.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which connective tissue fiber is most abundant in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collagenous fibers
B)   Elastic fibers
C)   Areolar fibers
D)   Adipose fibersE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which statement describes the function of simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strong,flexible fibers that resist stretching
B)   Helps insulate the body to conserve heat
C)   Joined by intercalated discs
D)   Allows for ready diffusion because of thinnessE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What makes up the extracellular matrix of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood cells
B)   Reticular fibers
C)   Collagenous fibers
D)   PlasmaE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The basic types of connective tissue are

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A)   tendons,cartilage,bone,and blood.
B)   loose connective tissue,dense connective tissue,bone,and blood.
C)   fibrous connective tissue,cartilage,bone,and blood.
D)   collagen,cartilage,epithelium,and blood.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which phrase describes collagenous fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Has a striped appearance (striations) 
B)   Strong and flexible
C)   Resembles a fine net
D)   Can stretch and recoilE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which is the defining feature of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   It consists of cells.
B)   It is found only in the brain.
C)   It is found only in the spinal cord.
D)   It is very excitable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Tissues

Which cells can develop into many different cell types?

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What characteristic distinguishes connective tissue from other types of tissue?

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What is granulation tissue,and what is its role in wound healing?

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Which connective tissue fiber is most abundant in the human body?

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Nerve tissue heals primarily by regeneration.

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The main function of serous membranes is

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Which structure transmits impulses to the soma?

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Which tissue covers the body's surface and lines body cavities and many organs?

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Types of muscle tissue include

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Adipose tissue is a connective tissue that protects various organs of the body.

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Which phrase describes collagenous fibers?

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The basic types of connective tissue are

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Which type of epithelial tissue lines the digestive tract where it secretes mucus from its goblet cells?

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Membranes consist of

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What makes up the extracellular matrix of blood?

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Membranes

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Blood is considered connective tissue because

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Which statement about extracellular matrix is accurate?

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Which statement describes the function of simple squamous epithelium?

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