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Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of epithelial tissues? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Large amount of extracellular matrix.
Which of the following types of tissues is responsible for pumping blood throughout the
body? - CORRECT ANSWER-cardiac
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar is found in the esophogus - CORRECT ANSWER-
false
Dense regular connective tissue is found in areas that are subject to tension forces in
many directions. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
This type of epithelial tissue forms the most superficial layer of the skin. - CORRECT
ANSWER-stratified squamous
This layer of the skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue
containing collagen and elastic fibers. - CORRECT ANSWER-dermis
Which of the following types of fibers are commonly found in the extracellular matrix of
connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-elastic, reticular and collagen
The pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs are composed of this type of connective
tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-fibrocartilage
The main function of dense regular connective tissues is - CORRECT ANSWER-
providing strong attachment between structures like muscle and bones.
This type of epithelial tissue is found in the airs sacs of the lungs and lining blood
vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER-simple sqaumous
Which of the following is not a mature connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-
mucous connective tissue
When apocrine glands release their contents, the free surface of the cells "pinch off". -
CORRECT ANSWER-true
, What is the basic structural unit of compact bone tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-osteon
The extracellular matrix of blood tissue consists of - CORRECT ANSWER-plasma
In the diagram shown above, where is the apical surface of the epithelial cell? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A
This type of membrane lines a body cavity and the organs contained in that body cavity.
It does NOT open to the outside - CORRECT ANSWER-serous membrane
Which of the following types of tissues contains multinucleated cells whose movements
are under voluntary control? - CORRECT ANSWER-skeletal
Functional classification of exocrine glands is based on - CORRECT ANSWER-how the
gland releases its secretory product.
In which of the following locations would you most likely find transitional epithelial cells?
- CORRECT ANSWER-lining of the urinary bladder
Simple tubular exocrine glands have - CORRECT ANSWER-a straight tubular secretory
portion attached to a single unbranched duct.
Which of the following is classified as loose connective tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Areolar connective tissue
This type of exocrine gland accumulates its secretory product inside the cell then the
cell ruptures and becomes part of the secretory product. - CORRECT ANSWER-
holocrine
This layer of the epidermis contains layers of flattened keratinocytes that are going
through apoptosis. - CORRECT ANSWER-Stratum granulosum
Which letter indicates the area where cells are rapidly undergoing mitosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-e
These cells make up the bulk of the epidermis. (about 90%) - CORRECT ANSWER-
keratinocytes
You stepped on a nail. List the sequential layers (or strata) of the epidermis that the nail
penetrated through to finally reach the dermis. - CORRECT ANSWER-corneum,
lucidum, granulosom, spinosum, basale
This layer of the skin is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. -
CORRECT ANSWER-epidermis