Question 1

A tissue functions to provide protection for an exposed surface. This tissue is most likely ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   simple squamous epithelial tissue
B)   stratified squamous epithelial tissue
C)   fibrous connective tissue
D)   transitional epithelial tissueE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which type of cell phagocytizes foreign or injured cells and plays a major role in providing protection against infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mast cell
B)   Adipocyte
C)   Osteoclast
D)   Stem cell
E)   MacrophageF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning epithelial cell surfaces is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smooth surfaces reduce friction.
B)   Epithelium with folded surfaces tends to be very rigid.
C)   Cilia propel materials along the surface of an epithelial cell.
D)   Epithelial cells with microvilli are involved in absorption.
E)   Epithelium with folded surfaces can change shape.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Support, attachment of tissues, cushioning and protection are examples of functions for ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   epithelial
B)   connective
C)   muscle
D)   nervousE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemidesmosomes
B)   Adhesion belt
C)   Tight junction
D)   Gap junction
E)   DesmosomesF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Muscle tissue is characterized by its

Accepted Answer

A)   strength.
B)   durability.
C)   contractility.
D)   rigidity.
E)   avascularity.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Students were asked to identify the type of muscle tissue that makes up the arrector pili, a structure that moves the hair relative to the skin. Which of the following correctly identified the muscle tissue type?

Accepted Answer

A)   David stated that it is smooth muscle, eliminating cardiac muscle because the tissue is not located in the heart and skeletal muscle because it is not under voluntary control.
B)   Sally stated that it is cardiac muscle, eliminating smooth muscle because it is not associated with blood vessels and skeletal muscle because it is not attached to bones.
C)   Hannah stated that it is skeletal muscle, eliminating cardiac muscle because it is not located in the heart and smooth muscle because it is not part of blood vessels.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

Which type of tissue is contractile?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epithelial tissue
B)   Connective tissue
C)   Muscle tissue
D)   Nervous tissueE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Tissues

A tissue functions to provide protection for an exposed surface. This tissue is most likely ________.

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Which of the following statements concerning epithelial cell surfaces is false?

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What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?

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Students were asked to identify the type of muscle tissue that makes up the arrector pili, a structure that moves the hair relative to the skin. Which of the following correctly identified the muscle tissue type?

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Which type of tissue is contractile?

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Support, attachment of tissues, cushioning and protection are examples of functions for ________ tissue.

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Which type of cell phagocytizes foreign or injured cells and plays a major role in providing protection against infections?

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Muscle tissue is characterized by its

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Exam 4: Tissues

A tissue functions to provide protection for an exposed surface. This tissue is most likely ________.

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Which of the following statements concerning epithelial cell surfaces is false?

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What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?

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Students were asked to identify the type of muscle tissue that makes up the arrector pili, a structure that moves the hair relative to the skin. Which of the following correctly identified the muscle tissue type?

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Which type of tissue is contractile?

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Support, attachment of tissues, cushioning and protection are examples of functions for ________ tissue.

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Which type of cell phagocytizes foreign or injured cells and plays a major role in providing protection against infections?

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Muscle tissue is characterized by its

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