A & P CH 3 TEST FORM A: TISSUES

DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions in the space provided.

b / ___ 1. / A group of cells operating together to perform a specialized activity is called a(n)
A. organ B. tissue C. system D. organ system
d / ___ 2. / Which statement best describes epithelium
A. It is always arranged in a single layer of cells.
B. It contains large amounts of matrix.
C. It has an abundant blood supply.
D. its free surface is exposed to the exterior of the body or to the interior of a hollow structure.
b / ___ 3. / In parts of the body such as the urinary bladder, where considerable distention occurs, you can expect to find
A. cuboidal cells B. pseudostratified cells C. transitional cells D. squamous cells
b / ___ 4. / Stratified epithelium is usually found in areas of the body where the principle activity is
A. filtration B. protection C. absorption D. diffusion
c / ___ 5. / The epithelial tissue that line a blood vessel is
A. mesothelium B. simple columnar C. endothelium D. simple cuboidal
a / ___ 6. / Ciliated epithelium is found in the ______system
A. respiratory B. digestive C. skeletal D. circulatory
c / ___ 7. / Inability to absorb digested nutrients and secrete mucus might indicate a disorder in which tissue?
A. simple squamous B. transitional C. simple columnar D. stratified squamous
a / ___ 8. / The tissue that provides the skin with resistance to wear and tear and serves to waterproof it is
A. keratinized stratified squamous B. transitional
C. simple columnar D. pseudostratified
b / ___ 9. / Glands such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood are classified as
A. exocrine B. endocrine C. sebaceous D. ceruminous
a / ___ 10. / Which statement best describes connective tissue?
A. It usually contains a large amount of matrix.
B. It is always arranged in a single layer of cells.
C. It is primarily concerned with secretion.
D. It usually lines a body cavity.
b / ___ 11. / The connective tissue cell that would most likely increase its activity during an infection is the
A. melanocyte B. leukocyte C. fibroblast D. fat cell
c / ___ 12. / The tissue most closely related to the function of support, protection, insulation, and food storage is
A. cartilage B. bone C. adipose D. areolar
c / ___ 13. / Torn ligaments and tendons would necessarily affect which tissue?
A. elastic B. reticular C. collagenous D. transitional
b / ___ 14. / The shape of the external ear is maintained by
A. adipose tissue B. elastic cartilage C. hyaline cartilage D. reticular tissue
c / ___ 15. / The formation of scar tissue is associated with the
A. repair of large numbers of cells.
B. repair by parenchymal cells.
C. repair by fibroblasts of the stroma
D. quantity of histomine released during repair
d / ___ 16. / Single cells found in columnar epithelium that secrete mucus are called
A. endocrine cells B. parencymal cells C. melanocytes D. goblet cells
b / ___ 17. / A type of epithelium that appears to consist of several layers but actually contains only one layer of cells is
A. cuboidal B. pseudostratified C. transitional D. squamous
a / ___ 18. / Glands that secrete their products into ducts are known as ___ glands.
A. endocrine B. parencymal C. exocrine D. goblet
c / ___ 19. / The cell in connective tissue that forms new fibers is the
A. melanocyte B. leukocyte C. fibroblast D. parencymal cell
a / ___ 20. / Membranes which line joint cavities are called ____ membranes.
A. synovial B. reticular C. serous D. mucous
d / ___ 21. / Membranes which line body cavities which open to the exterior are called ____ membranes.
A. synovial B. reticular C. serous D. mucous
a / ___ 22. / The most abundant connective tissue in the body is
A. areolar B. adipose C. fibrocartilage D. elastic connective
c / ___ 23. / This tissue covers the ends of long bones at joints
A. fibrocartilage B. areolar tissue C. hyaline cartilage D. reticular tissue
b / ___ 24. / Epithelial tissue is connected to connective tissue by
A. goblet cells B. a basement membrane C. hyaline cartilage E. mast cells
a / ___ 25. / A single layer of cells is referred to as
A. simple B. squamous C. stratified D. reticular
d / ___ 26. / The tissue found in the larynx (voice box) and the walls of arteries is
A. reticular connective tissue B. perichondrium
C. hyaline cartilage D. elastic connective tissue
b / ___ 27. / The only liquid tissue in the body is
A. adipose tissue B. blood C. epithelial tissue D. nervous tissue
c / ___ 28. / Intercaled discs are most likely to be observed in
A. smooth muscle B. skeletal muscle C. cardiac muscle D. B & C
a / ___ 29. / Spindle shaped cells are found in
A. smooth muscle B. skeletal muscle C. cardiac muscle D. B & C
a / ___ 30. / Which type of tissue is composed of cells that are specialized for communication?
A. nervous B. connective C. connective D. epithelial
d / ___ 31. / Which type of tissue is characterized by the presence of a free surface?
A. nervous B. connective C. connective D. epithelial
b / ___ 32. / What type of epithelium would you expect to find covering a surface subject to physical forces?
A. squamous epithelium B. stratified epithelium
C. transitional epithelium D. columnar epithelium
a / ___ 33. / How does connective tissue differ from the other major types of tissue?
A. Connective tissue often consists of relatively few cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.
B. Connective tissue consists of contractile proteins.
C. Connective tissue consists of cells capable of transmitting electrical impulses.
D. Connective tissue is found lining body surfaces.
d / ___ 34. / A neuron consists of
A. a cell body B. an axon C. dendrites D. A, B and C
b / ___ 35. / A connective tissue that is specialized for transport is
A. bone B. bloood C. adipose D. muscle
a / ___ 36. / What type of muscle is responsible for contractions of the digestive tract?
A. smooth muscle B. skeletal muscle C. cardiac muscle D. B & C
c / ___ 37. / Cardiac muscle is the only muscle composed of ___ fibers.
A. spindle shaped B. unbranched C. branched D. multiple
b / ___ 38. / ___ muscle is attached to bone.
A. Smooth B. Skeletal C. Cardiac D. A & B
d / ___ 39. / Which type of tissue consists of Haversian systems?
A. fibrous cartilage B. elastic cartilage C. hyaline cartilage D. bone