Question 1

The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is

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A)  collagen.
B)  elastin.
C)  actin.
D)  myosin.
E)  connectin.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

In stratified epithelia adapted to resist mechanical forces,which of the following types of cell-to-cell junctions are especially abundant?

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A)  tight junctions
B)  basolateral junctions
C)  gap junctions
D)  hemidesmosomes
E)  desmosomesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about simple epithelia is false?

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A)  They afford little mechanical protection.
B)  They are characteristic of regions where secretion or absorption occurs.
C)  They line internal compartments and passageways.
D)  They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical or chemical stress.
E)  They are avascular.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of

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A)  epithelial tissue.
B)  cartilage.
C)  areolar tissue.
D)  elastic connective tissue.
E)  adipose tissue.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Unicellular exocrine glands secrete

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A)  milk.
B)  sweat.
C)  mucus.
D)  sebum.
E)  insulin.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above C

Question 6

Epithelia specialized for providing sensations of smell,taste,sight,equilibrium,and hearing are known as

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A)  neuroepithelia.
B)  psychoepithelia.
C)  neuropsychoepithelia.
D)  multilaminar epithelia.
E)  protective epithelia.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E) A

Question 7

The watery fluid component of blood is called

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A)  hemosol.
B)  liquid elements.
C)  formed elements.
D)  hemoplasm.
E)  plasma.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following connective tissue cells produces collagen?

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A)  adipocytes
B)  fibroblasts
C)  macrophages
D)  mast cells
E)  lymphocytesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 9

Osseous tissue is also called

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A)  cartilage.
B)  fat.
C)  cellulite.
D)  bone.
E)  ligament.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Antibodies are produced by

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A)  macrophages.
B)  microphages.
C)  plasma cells.
D)  mast cells.
E)  fibroblasts.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Cells that store fat are called

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A)  lipocytes.
B)  macrocytes.
C)  adipocytes.
D)  podocytes.
E)  melanocytes.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption usually have ________ at their free surface.

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A)  mitochondria
B)  cilia
C)  microvilli
D)  junctional complexes
E)  Golgi complexesF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Defense cells in blood are called white blood cells or

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A)  leukocytes.
B)  lymphocytes.
C)  erythrocytes.
D)  thrombocytes.
E)  immunocytes.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

The junction type that lets neighboring cells exchange small molecules is the

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A)  desmosome.
B)  hemidesmosome.
C)  gap junction.
D)  tight junction.
E)  zonula adherens.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Chondrocytes are to cartilage as osteocytes are to

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A)  blood.
B)  epithelium.
C)  fat.
D)  bone.
E)  neural tissue.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluid ground substance and adipocytes and mast cells fibers.This tissue would most likely have come from the

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A)  inner wall of a blood vessel.
B)  lungs.
C)  spleen.
D)  superficial fascia between skin and muscle.
E)  bony socket of the eye.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Cells that are specialized for secretion

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A)  have a free surface that is flat.
B)  have a small nucleus.
C)  are usually squamous.
D)  exhibit polarity.
E)  are found only in the digestive system.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The viscous component of connective tissue is called

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A)  basal layer.
B)  ground substance.
C)  matrix.
D)  lymph.
E)  plasma.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

During an inflammatory response to injury,which of the following is the least likely in the region of the injury?

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A)  increase in basophils
B)  increase in histamine
C)  increase in blood flow
D)  cold,pale skin
E)  swellingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The body's first tissue response to any injury is

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A)  fever.
B)  inflammation.
C)  bleeding.
D)  shivering.
E)  All the above.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is

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In stratified epithelia adapted to resist mechanical forces,which of the following types of cell-to-cell junctions are especially abundant?

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Which of the following statements about simple epithelia is false?

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Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of

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Unicellular exocrine glands secrete

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Epithelia specialized for providing sensations of smell,taste,sight,equilibrium,and hearing are known as

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The watery fluid component of blood is called

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Which of the following connective tissue cells produces collagen?

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Osseous tissue is also called

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Antibodies are produced by

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Cells that store fat are called

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Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption usually have ________ at their free surface.

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Defense cells in blood are called white blood cells or

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The junction type that lets neighboring cells exchange small molecules is the

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Chondrocytes are to cartilage as osteocytes are to

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Microscopic examination of a tissue reveals a loose framework of fibers embedded in a large volume of fluid ground substance and adipocytes and mast cells fibers.This tissue would most likely have come from the

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Cells that are specialized for secretion

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The viscous component of connective tissue is called

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During an inflammatory response to injury,which of the following is the least likely in the region of the injury?

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The body's first tissue response to any injury is

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