Question 1

What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

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A)   bone and blood
B)   fibroblasts and matrix
C)   hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage
D)   adipose and cartilage
E)   loose fibrous and dense fibrousF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which type of tissues make up the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   stratified squamous epithelium
B)   dense fibrous connective tissue
C)   adipose tissue
D)   elastic fibers
E)   loose connective tissueF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

While observing cardiac muscle under the microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called

Accepted Answer

A)   perpendicular plates.
B)   Volkman canals.
C)   Broca's area.
D)   Haversian canals.
E)   intercalated discs.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which type of neuroglia cell is found outside of the brain?

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A)   astrocytes
B)   microglia
C)   oligodendrocytes
D)   Schwann cells
E)   axonsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which type of gland can become blocked and form a "blackhead?"

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A)   sudoriferous
B)   sweat
C)   endocrine
D)   sebaceous
E)   compoundF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

Accepted Answer

A)   absorption
B)   secretion
C)   excretion
D)   removing debris
E)   protectionF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs and permits exchange of gasses?

Accepted Answer

A)   squamous epithelium
B)   columnar epithelium
C)   pseudostratified columnar epithelium
D)   cuboidal epithelium
E)   stratified cuboidal epitheliumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   the ovaries
B)   the heart
C)   the cavities of freely movable joints
D)   tubes of the digestive system
E)   the abdominal cavityF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which body cavity contains the small and large intestines?

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal cavity
B)   dorsal cavity
C)   cranial cavity
D)   vertebral canal
E)   pelvic cavityF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Carla is having problems with infections. Which body system is failing?

Accepted Answer

A)   immune system
B)   integumentary system
C)   cardiovascular system
D)   urinary system
E)   musculoskeletal systemF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 11

When you put your hand on a hot stove, ____ receive signals from the sensory receptors or other neurons and ______ conduct nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A)   astrocytes, oligodendrocytes
B)   axons, dendrites
C)   astrocytes, dendrites
D)   dendrites, axons
E)   dendrites, astrocytesF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

As a result of an infection, which component of blood would increase?

Accepted Answer

A)   platelets
B)   erythrocytes
C)   leukocytes
D)   plasma
E)   serumF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

Accepted Answer

A)   blood glucose levels.
B)   blood volume.
C)   urine levels.
D)   blood pH.
E)   body temperature.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat--subcutaneous layer
B)   sense organs--dermis
C)   keratinization--epidermis
D)   nerves/blood vessels--epidermis
E)   hair follicle--dermisF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 16

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pseudostratified epithelium
B)   Glandular epithelium
C)   Transitional epithelium
D)   Stratified epithelium
E)   Columnar epitheliumF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 17

What membrane is infected in meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   the lining of the brain and spinal cord
B)   the lining of the lungs
C)   the lining of the heart
D)   the lining of the digestive tract
E)   the lining of the reproductive tractF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

One of the dangers of smoking is that it disrupts the defensive system that utilizes ciliary action of what type of specialized epithelia?

Accepted Answer

A)   pseudostratified epithelium
B)   glandular epithelium
C)   cuboidal epithelium
D)   stratified epithelium
E)   columnar epitheliumF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called

Accepted Answer

A)   carcinomas.
B)   sarcomas.
C)   leukemias.
D)   lymphomas.
E)   blastomas.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

The pleurae would be found in which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)   the respiratory system
B)   the cardiovascular system
C)   the muscular system
D)   the urinary system
E)   the skeletal systemF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 4: Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

One of the dangers of smoking is that it disrupts the defensive system that utilizes ciliary action of what type of specialized epithelia?

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Which type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs and permits exchange of gasses?

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Carla is having problems with infections. Which body system is failing?

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The pleurae would be found in which body system?

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When you put your hand on a hot stove, ____ receive signals from the sensory receptors or other neurons and ______ conduct nerve impulses.

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Which type of neuroglia cell is found outside of the brain?

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While observing cardiac muscle under the microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called

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As a result of an infection, which component of blood would increase?

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What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

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Which type of tissues make up the epidermis?

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Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

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What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

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Which type of gland can become blocked and form a "blackhead?"

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The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

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Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

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Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?

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What membrane is infected in meningitis?

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Which body cavity contains the small and large intestines?

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Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called

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Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

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