ZOOL. 251 EXAM QUESTIONS - TISSUES

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1. A loose connective tissue proper, characterized by multiple types of fibers and cells, is which of the following?
   1. irregular
   2. adipose
   3. reticular
   4. areolar
   5. none of the above [top]

2. In which of the following tissues would we most likely find fibrocartilage?
   1. intervertebral disc
   2. ear
   3. nose
   4. trachea
   5. none of the above[top]

3. The simple squamous epithelium of the serous membranes are the:
   1. epidermis
   2. mesothelium
   3. endothelium
   4. glycothelium
   5. none of the above[top]

4. Together the basal lamina and the reticular lamina comprise the:
   1. matrix
   2. desmosome
   3. basement membrane
   4. endosteum
   5. none of the above[top]

5. A thick layer of loose connective tissue, including an accumulation of adipose cells, located between the skin and the underlying organs, is the:
   1. serous membrane
   2. deep fascia
   3. superficial fascia,
   4. mesotheilium
   5. none of the above[top]

6. The cells of mature bone are termed:
   1. osteocytes
   2. lacunae
   3. osteons
   4. canaliculi
   5. none of the above [top]

7. The primary function of reticular connective tissue is to provide which of the following?
   1. resistance against compressive stress
   2. form a soft supportive internal skeleton
   3. attach muscle to bone
   4. wrap and cushion organs
   5. insulate against heat loss [top]

8. The type of connective tissue that covers the ends of bones at joint surfaces is:
   1. hyaline
   2. elastic
   3. dense irregular
   4. fibrocartilage
   5. none of the above [top]

9. In general terms, the functional side of an epithelial cell is:
   1. lumenal
   2. mucosal
   3. apical
   4. all of the above
   5. none of the above [top]

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10. Which of the following is avascular?
    1. bone
    2. loose connective
    3. perichondrium
    4. epithelia
    5. none of the above [top]

11. The importance of transitional epithelia relates to the ability of the cells to:
    1. compress
    2. keratinize
    3. stretch and change shape
    4. secrete a special product
    5. replicate [top]

12. Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue?
    1. dense regular
    2. cartilage
    3. bone
    4. blood
    5. none of the above [top]

13. The primary distinction between the basal lamina and the reticular lamina is that the former is a product of which of the following?
    1. fibroblasts
    2. chondroblasts
    3. adipose cells
    4. epithelial cells
    5. none of the above [top]

14. Dense bundles of parallel collagen fibers that can resist tension in only one direction comprise which type of tissue?
    1. loose areolar connective
    2. hyaline cartilage
    3. dense regular connective
    4. dense irregular
    5. reticular connective [top]

15. An epithelial sheet of cells bound to an underlying connective tissue that lines closed ventral body cavities is:
    1. cutaneous
    2. serous
    3. mucous
    4. lamina propria
    5. none of the above [top]

16. The shape of the external ear (pinna) is maintained by what type of tissue?
    1. adipose
    2. fibrocartilage
    3. elastic cartilage
    4. hyaline cartilage
    5. dense regular connective tissue [top]

17. Which of the following cell types produces matrix?
    1. fibroblast
    2. chondroblasts
    3. osteoblasts
    4. all of the above
    5. None of the above [top]

18. Which of the following is not a loose connective tissue?
    1. adipose
    2. dense regular
    3. reticular
    4. areolar
    5. none of the above [top]

19. The epithelial membrane that lines all body cavities open to the outside is which type of membrane?
    1. cutaneous
    2. mucous
    3. serous
    4. endothelial
    5. mesodermal [top] [10]

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20. The gastrointestinal tract from the stomach to the distal colon is lined by which type of epithelia?
    1. simple squamous
    2. stratified squamous
    3. simple cuboidal
    4. pseudostratified
    5. simple columnar [top]

21. Ductless glands which release their product via the basal surface of the cell are termed:
    1. alveolar
    2. exocrine
    3. holocrine
    4. endocrine
    5. compound [top]

22. Which of the following is not a connective tissue matrix fiber?
    1. microtubules
    2. collagen
    3. elastic fibers
    4. reticular fibers
    5. none of the above [top]

23. The most common mode of glandular secretion, in which the product is released by exocytosis from the cells, is:
    1. apocrine
    2. merocrine
    3. holocrine
    4. endocrine
    5. exocrine [top]

24. When discussing epithelia, another term used to refer to the basal side of a layer of cells is:
    1. mucosal
    2. lumenal
    3. serosal
    4. apical
    5. none of the above [top]

25. Ciliated, pseudostratified epithelia are primarily found where?
    1. lining the gastrointestinal tract
    2. ining the heart and blood vessels
    3. lining the mouth and esophagus
    4. lining the trachea and upper respiratory tract
    5. none of the above[top]

26. A connective tissue that is characterized by minimal matrix and cells with a nucleus pushed to one side (signet-ring appearance) is which of the following?
    1. areolar
    2. reticular
    3. adipose
    4. cartilage
    5. none of the above [top]

27. Mucous membranes lining all body cavities open to the outside are comprised of epithelia of varying type and a loose areolar connective tissue layer also termed:
    1. mesothelium
    2. lamina propria
    3. lamina terminalis
    4. mucosae
    5. serosa [top]

28. Which of the following is a primary distinction for connective tissue relative to epithelia?
    1. vascularity
    2. limited cell to cell interaction
    3. large amount of extracellular material
    4. all of the above
    5. none of the above [top]

29. A tissue characterized by individual cells connected together in sheets that exhibit polarity and are avascular is termed:
    1. epithelial
    2. connective
    3. muscle
    4. nervous
    5. none of the above [top] [20]

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30. Identify and/or explain each of the following
    1. Endothelium -
    2. Basement membrane - [top]

     

31. In terms of type of cells present, cell interaction, degree of vascularization and amount of extracellular material, compare and contrast epithelia and connective tissues. [top]

32. The most apical living cells in the epidermis are in which layer?
    1. stratum lucidum
    2. stratum basale
    3. stratum corneum
    4. stratum granulosum
    5. stratum spinosum [top]

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33. Unlike cartilage, bone:
    1. is a connective tissue
    2. has a matrix that contains collagen
    3. is richly vascularized
    4. contains lacunae
    5. supports and binds the body [top]

34. Functions of connective tissue include:
    1. transportation of gases
    2. binding and support
    3. secretion and filtration
    4. a and b
    5. a, b, and c [top]

35. Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are:
    1. tendons
    2. ligaments
    3. dense irregular connective tissue
    4. dense regular connective tissue
    5. areolar connective tissue [top]

36. The three types of loose connective tissue are:
    1. collagen, reticular, and elastic
    2. areolar, adipose, and reticular
    3. collagen, bone, and cartilage
    4. hyaline, elastic, and dense regular
    5. elastic, areolar, and collagen [top]

37. Which of the following is not true of cartilage?
    1. chondrocytes are the major cell type
    2. contains lots of collagen fibers
    3. it contains numerous blood vessels
    4. matrix contains lots of water
    5. it heals slowly [top]

38. Which of the following is NOT a major tissue type?
    1. connective
    2. nervous
    3. epithelial
    4. lymphatic
    5. muscular [top]

39. Which epithelial cell is involved in the production of mucus?
    1. goblet cell
    2. squamous cell
    3. ciliated cell
    4. cell with microvilli
    5. pseudostratified columnar cell [top] [30]

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40. Which of the following are characteristics of epithelial tissue?

1. avascular
2. basement membrane
3. cells often separated from one another
4. good at regeneration
5. membranes have only 1 free surface
6. all of them

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1,2,3
3. 2,4,5
4. 1,,2,4,5 [top]

41. Which type of cell junction prevents the passage of substances between the cells most effectively?
    1. CAM’s
    2. gap junctions
    3. tight junctions
    4. desmosomes [top]

42. The nasal cavity, trachea, and upper respiratory tract are lined with which epithelium?
    1. simple columnar
    2. simple cuboidal
    3. stratified squamous
    4. pseudostratified columnar
    5. stratified cuboidal [top]

43. All of the following are general functions of epithelial tissue EXCEPT:
    1. secretion
    2. protection
    3. support
    4. sensation
    5. filtration [top]

44. In a particular organ, it is very important that ions diffuse rapidly; which type of epithelium would work best?
    1. pseudostratified columnar
    2. transitional epithelium
    3. simple cuboidal
    4. stratified columnar
    5. simple squamous [top]

45. The study of tissue is called...
    1. herpetology
    2. mycology
    3. cytology
    4. histology
    5. oncology [top]

46. List and describe 3 differences between eccrine and apocrine sweat glands. [top]

47. Which of the following is not characteristic of epithelial tissue?
    1. avascular
    2. basement membrane
    3. cells often separated from one another
    4. good at regeneration
    5. membranes have only 1 free surface [top]

48. The bladder and ureters are lined with which epithelium?
    1. simple columnar
    2. simple cuboidal
    3. stratified squamous
    4. pseudostratified columnar
    5. stratified cuboidal [top]

49. Across which type of epithelium would ions diffuse the most rapidly?
    1. transitional epithelium
    2. simple squamous
    3. simple cuboidal
    4. stratified columnar
    5. pseudostratified columnar [top] [40]

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50. The three types of loose connective tissue are:
    1. hyaline, elastic, and dense regular
    2. areolar, adipose, and reticular
    3. collagen, bone, and cartilage
    4. collagen, reticular, and elastic
    5. elastic, areolar, and collagen [top]

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51. Which of the following is not found in the matrix of cartilage but is in bone?
    1. live cells
    2. lacunae
    3. blood vessels
    4. collagen fibers [top]

52. The reason that elastic cartilage can tolerate repeated bending is because it possesses:
    1. hydroxyapatite crystals.
    2. elastic fibers.
    3. reticular fibers.
    4. collagen fibers [top]

53. The presence of lacunae, calcium salts, and blood vessels indicates:
    1. cartilage tissue.
    2. fibrocartilaginous tissue.
    3. osseous (bone) tissue.
    4. areolar (loose connective) tissue. [top]

54. Which of the following is characteristic of epithelial tissue?
    1. highly vascularized
    2. has a basement membrane
    3. is very cellular
    4. a and b are correct
    5. b and c are correct [top]

55. Which of the following fiber type is not present in connective tissue?
    1. reticular fibers
    2. elastic fibers
    3. collagen fibers
    4. all are present in connective tissue
    5. none are present in connective tissue [top]

56. Which statement best describes connective tissue?
    1. Usually contains a large amount of matrix.
    2. Always arranged in a single layer of cells.
    3. Primarily concerned with secretion.
    4. Usually lines a body cavity. [top]

57. The fiber type that is most responsible for giving connective tissue great tensile strength is
    1. elastic fiber.
    2. collagen fiber.
    3. reticular fiber.
    4. muscle fiber. [top]

58. Glands that secrete their products directly into the interstitial space then into the blood, rather than through ducts, are classified as:
    1. exocrine.
    2. endocrine.
    3. sebaceous.
    4. ceruminous [top]

59. Which of the following is an example of a unicellular exocrine gland?
    1. thyroid gland
    2. pacinian corpuscle
    3. goblet
    4. none of the above [top] [50]

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60. Which of the following is true about the mode of secretion of exocrine glands?
    1. Apocrine gland cells are not altered by the secretory process.
    2. Merocrine cells are destroyed, then replaced after secretion.
    3. Holocrine cells are slightly damaged by the secretory process, but repair themselves.
    4. All of these are correct.
    5. none of these are correct. [top]

61. Matrix is:
    1. cells and fibers.
    2. fibers and ground substance.
    3. ground substance and cells.
    4. All of these. [top]

62. Each primary tissue type is given a single descriptive term. Which is correct?

1. connective: covering
2. epithelia: support
3. nervous: control
4. muscular: movement

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3, and 4 [top]

63. The three main components of connective tissue are:
    1. ground substance, fibers, and cells.
    2. alveoli, fibrous capsule, and secretory cells.
    3. collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.
    4. fibroblasts, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts. [top]

64. Which of the following is not a type of cell adhesion protein found in the ground substance of connective tissue?
    1. fibronectin
    2. anchorin
    3. laminin
    4. elastin [top]

65. The hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue):

1. contains adipose tissue
2. acts as a shock absorber
3. binds the dermis to underlying tissue

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3 [top]

66. Which of the following is a type of striated muscle?

1. skeletal muscle
2. cardiac muscle
3. smooth muscle

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 only
5. all of the above are striated muscle [top] [60]