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Chapter 5 Bio Practice quiz

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Tissues are composed of
A)similar specialized cells
B)related but dissimilar cells with similar functions
C)both
D)neither
(A) - A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function
Tissues are classified according to
A)body region
B)cellular life span
C)location in a specific organ
D)cellular appearance and function
(D) - Tissues are categorized by histological appearance and function
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
(B) - Epithelium lines and covers body areas
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
(C) - Epithelial tissue has almost no extracellular material
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
(B) - The main purpose of simple squamous epithelium is to function in diffusion and simple filtration
Simple columnar epithelium is found in the
A)lining of the heart and blood vessels
B)uterine tubes
C)urinary system
D)digestive system
(D) - The gastrointestinal tract is lined with columnar cells mainly
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
(C) - Microvilli increase the effective surface area
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the
A)vagina
B)mouth
C)skin
D)lens of the eye
(C) - The upper layers of skin have keratinized cells
Transitional epithelium is specialized to
A)secrete
B)excrete
C)stretch
D)reproduce rapidly
(C) - The lining of the bladder is able to withstand stretching without tearing
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
(B) - Holocrine glands produce a thick secretion with dead cells, such as the sebaceous glands
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.
(D) - Connective tissue cells are widespread.
Fibroblasts within connective tissue produce
A)collagenous fibers
B)elastic fibers
C)reticular fibers
D)all of the above
(D) - Fibroblasts are not fully differentiated and can produce several products; hence the ending-blast.
The connective tissue surrounding muscle groups is
A)loose connective tissue
B)elastic connective tissue
C)reticular connective tissue
D)dense connective tissue
(A) - Loose connective tissue is found in skin and around muscles
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
(D) - Tendons and ligaments are comprised of a dense collagen fiber network
Fibrocartilage is found in the
A)outer ear
B)joints of the pelvic girdle
C)nose
D)costal cartilage of the rib cage
(B) - The pubic symphysis is an example of a fibrocartilage joint
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