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1
Which tissue contains a calcified ground substance and is specialized for structural support?
A)muscle tissue
B)nervous tissue
C)areolar connective tissue
D)bone connective tissue
2
What is the predominant cell type in areolar connective tissue?
A)mesenchymal cell
B)fibroblast
C)adipocyte
D)satellite cell
3
Preventing desiccation and providing surface lubrication within a body cavity are the functions of ___________ membranes.
A)cutaneous
B)mucous
C)serous
D)synovial
4
Which of the following is a correct statement about a simple epithelium?
A)It protects against mechanical abrasion.
B)It may contain the protein keratin.
C)It is adapted for diffusion and filtration.
D)It is formed from multiple layers of epithelial cells.
5
Which of the following is not a function of an epithelium?
A)It is selectively permeable.
B)It serves as a packing and binding material.
C)The cells can produce secretory products.
D)It is designed for physical protection.
6
Which connective tissue type is composed of cells called chrondrocytes and may be surrounded by a covering called perichondrium?
A)cartilage
B)dense irregular connective tissue
C)bone
D)areolar connective tissue
7
Aging effects on tissue include which of the following?
A)Tissue is less able to maintain itself.
B)Tissue has a decreased ability to repair itself.
C)Epithelium becomes thinned.
D)All of these statements are correct.
8
Which epithelial tissue type lines the trachea (air tube)?
A)simple columnar epithelium
B)pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
C)simple squamous epithelium
D)stratified squamous epithelium
9
Which muscle type consists of long, cylindrical cells with multiple nuclei located at the periphery of the cell?
A)smooth muscle
B)cardiac muscle
C)skeletal muscle
D)All of these are correct.
10
What is the shape of the epithelial cells in a mesothelium?
A)stratified
B)squamous
C)cuboidal
D)columnar





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