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Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 8/e
David N. Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Jackie L. Butler, Grayson County College
Ricki Lewis, SUNY - Albany

Tissues

Chapter Quiz



1

Engineered tissue is free of
A)artificial components
B)cell nuclei
C)immune stimulating molecules
D)all of the above.
2

Tissues are composed of
A)similar specialized cells
B)related but dissimilar cells with similar functions
C)both
D)neither
3

Tissues are classified according to
A)body region
B)cellular life span
C)location in a specific organ
D)cellular appearance and function
4

The function of epithelial tissue is to
A)support body parts
B)cover body surfaces
C)bind body parts together
D)form the framework of organs
5

All of the following statements about epithelial tissue are true except
A)epithelial tissue lacks blood vessels
B)epithelial cells reproduce rapidly
C)epithelial cells are tightly packed and contain abundant intercellular material
D)epithelial tissue function includes secretion, absorption, excretion, and sensory reception
6

The function of flat, simple squamous tissue cells is
A)secretion and lubrication
B)diffusion and filtration
C)absorption in the GI tract
D)processing ions
7

Simple columnar epithelium is found in the
A)lining of the heart and blood vessels
B)uterine tubes
C)urinary system
D)digestive system
8

A characteristic of some simple columnar epithelium is
A)flat, tile shaped cells
B)a stratified appearance
C)minute processes called microvilli that extend outward from the cells
D)an inability to reproduce
9

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the
A)vagina
B)mouth
C)skin
D)lens of the eye
10

Transitional epithelium is specialized to
A)secrete
B)excrete
C)stretch
D)reproduce rapidly
11

The defining characteristic of holocrine glands is
A)the large amount of mucin in its secretion
B)discharge of both secretory cell and its product
C)its wide distribution
D)copious amounts of thin, watery secretion
12

Which is not a characteristic of connective tissue?
A)Connective tissue usually has a good blood supply.
B)Connective tissue is defined by the presence of an intercellular matrix.
C)The intercellular matrix of connective tissue may be solid, semisolid, or liquid.
D)The cells of connective tissue are closely packed together.
13

Fibroblasts within connective tissue produce
A)collagenous fibers
B)elastic fibers
C)reticular fibers
D)all of the above
14

The connective tissue surrounding muscle fibers and muscle groups is
A)loose connective tissue
B)elastic connective tissue
C)reticular connective tissue
D)dense connective tissue
15

Tendons and ligaments receive their strength from
A)regularly arranged reticular fibers
B)irregularly arranged reticular fibers
C)regularly arranged collagenous fibers
D)irregularly arranged collagenous fibers
16

Fibrocartilage is found in the
A)outer ear
B)joints of the pelvic girdle
C)nose
D)costal cartilage of the rib cage
17

The formed elements of blood include
A)red blood cells
B)white blood cells
C)platelets
D)all of the above
18

The muscle tissue that is consciously controlled is
A)skeletal muscle
B)smooth and skeletal muscle
C)cardiac muscle
D)smooth muscle
19

Intercalated discs are found in
A)smooth muscle
B)cardiac muscle
C)both
D)neither
20

The basic conductive cells of nervous tissue are
A)neurons
B)neuroglial cells
C)both
D)neither
21

It is possible to grow skin made to order for burn victims using tissue engineering techniques.
A)True
B)False
22

Tissues are groups of structurally similar cells that perform a specific function.
A)True
B)False
23

The four major types of tissue are nervous tissue, muscle tissue, cartilage tissue, and epithelial tissue.
A)True
B)False
24

Coverings of body organs and surfaces are composed of connective tissue.
A)True
B)False
25

Simple squamous epithelial cells are easily damaged.
A)True
B)False
26

The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is secretion and absorption.
A)True
B)False
27

Because the nuclei of cells of pseudostratified epithelium are located at different levels within the cells of the tissue, the tissue appears to have more than one layer.
A)True
B)False
28

Stratified squamous epithelium lines the mouth, vagina, and anal canal.
A)True
B)False
29

Stratified columnar epithelium is found lining the larger ducts of the mammary, sweat, and salivary glands.
A)True
B)False
30

Macrophages present in connective tissue are important in allergic reactions.
A)True
B)False
31

Collagenous fibers of connective tissue are important components of body parts that hold structures together.
A)True
B)False
32

Fat droplets are stored in a specialized form of loose fibrous connective tissue.
A)True
B)False
33

Ligaments connect muscle to bone.
A)True
B)False
34

Blood supply to dense fibrous connective tissue is poor so tissue repair is slow or incomplete.
A)True
B)False
35

Blood is a connective tissue in which plasma forms the intercellular matrix.
A)True
B)False
36

Smooth muscle is voluntarily controlled.
A)True
B)False
37

Cardiac muscle cells retain active cell division throughout life.
A)True
B)False
38

Young bone cells are called osteocytes.
A)True
B)False
39

Skeletal muscle fibers are all short and microscopic.
A)True
B)False
40

The source of red blood cells is the skeletal system.
A)True
B)False