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Epithelial tissue absorbs molecules from kidney tubules because of fine cellular extensions called ______ . (p. 62) |
| | A) | cilia |
| | B) | microvilli |
| | C) | flagella |
| | D) | pseudopods |
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Glands that secrete their product into ducts are called ______ glands. (p. 62) |
| | A) | endocrine |
| | B) | exocrine |
| | C) | isocrine |
| | D) | leaky |
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Junctions that hold cells of the bladder together as it stretches are called ____ junctions. (p. 64) |
| | A) | adhesion |
| | B) | tight |
| | C) | gap |
| | D) | functional |
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Connective tissue ______ . (p. 64) |
| | A) | provides support |
| | B) | stores fat |
| | C) | forms blood cells |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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Connective tissue cells are separated widely by ______ . (p. 64) |
| | A) | insulation |
| | B) | a matrix |
| | C) | fluid |
| | D) | collagen |
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The protein collagen provides ______ to connective tissues. (p. 64) |
| | A) | flexibility |
| | B) | strength |
| | C) | flexibility and strength |
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The fibroblasts in adipose tissue enlarge and store ______ . (p. 64) |
| | A) | protein |
| | B) | starch |
| | C) | fat |
| | D) | sugar |
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In cartilage, the cells lie in small chambers called ______. (p. 64) |
| | A) | mountings |
| | B) | lamellae |
| | C) | adipose |
| | D) | lacunae |
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Which cartilage is found in the pads between the vertebrae? (p. 65) |
| | A) | hyaline |
| | B) | elastic |
| | C) | fibrocartilage |
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The most rigid connective tissue is called ____. (p. 65) |
| | A) | muscle |
| | B) | bone |
| | C) | fibrocartilage |
| | D) | hyaline cartilage |
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In compact bone, bone cells are located in lacunae that are arranged in concentric circles around tiny cylinders called ______ . (p. 65) |
| | A) | osteocyte |
| | B) | canal |
| | C) | osteons |
| | D) | matrix |
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Which components of blood are fragments of giant cells? (p. 66) |
| | A) | platelets |
| | B) | red blood cells |
| | C) | white blood cells |
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Which connective tissue matrix is not made by the cells? (p. 66) |
| | A) | bone |
| | B) | blood |
| | C) | cartilage |
| | D) | bone, blood, and cartilage |
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Skeletal muscle fibers are ______ . (p. 67) |
| | A) | smooth |
| | B) | striated |
| | C) | spindle-shaped |
| | D) | fragmented |
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Where is smooth muscle found? (p. 67) |
| | A) | intestines |
| | B) | stomach |
| | C) | blood vessels |
| | D) | intestines, stomach, and blood vessels |
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The brain and spinal cord contain conducting cells called ______ . (p. 68) |
| | A) | codons |
| | B) | neurons |
| | C) | axons |
| | D) | leukocytes |
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Neuroglial cells ______ . (p. 68) |
| | A) | support neurons |
| | B) | protect neurons |
| | C) | provide nutrients to neurons |
| | D) | support, protect, and provide nutrients to neurons |
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Freely moving joint cavities are lined with _____ membranes. (p. 69) |
| | A) | synovial |
| | B) | serous |
| | C) | pleural |
| | D) | mucous |
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The _____ system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes their waste. (p. 70) |
| | A) | digestive |
| | B) | circulatory |
| | C) | excretory |
| | D) | respiratory |
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The skin covers the body, protecting the underlying parts from ______ . (p. 62) |
| | A) | physical trauma |
| | B) | microbial invasion |
| | C) | water loss |
| | D) | physical trauma, microbial invasion, and water loss |
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The ______ layer lies below the dermis of the skin. (p. 73) |
| | A) | epidermis |
| | B) | gastrodermis |
| | C) | subcutaneous |
| | D) | supracutaneous |
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Which of these is an example of homeostasis? (p. 76) |
| | A) | The pressure of blood |
| | B) | The pH of the blood |
| | C) | The concentration of glucose in the blood |
| | D) | The body temperature |
| | E) | All of these are examples of homeostasis |
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