Chapter 3 Self Test Questions

Question 1

All materials exchanged between the blood and the cell must first pass through the ______, which surrounds all body cells.

Answer 1

Interstitial fluid

Question 2

The cells in the human body:
A. all have the same structure.
B. are varied in shape, size, and internal structure according to their function.
C. have the exact same number of parts.
D. all change shape as they grow.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Human cells are always surrounded by?

Answer 3

a plasma membrane

Question 4

The fluid contained within a lysosome is similar to:

Answer 4

digestive enzymes

Question 5

Which of the following organelles serve(s) as the site for ATP synthesis within a cell?

Answer 5

Mitochondria

Question 6

Cytokinesis is the name of the process within a cell that describes the:

Answer 6

division of the cytoplasm.

Question 7

Somatic cell division includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 7

Production of one daughter nucleus.

Question 8

If you stir a tablespoon of sugar into a glass of water, the liquid which now holds the dissolved sugar is known as the:

Answer 8

solvent

Question 9

Which of the following is/are phases of mitosis?

Answer 9

Prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

Question 10

If one part of the body produces a substance to be used by another part of the body, that substance is called a/an:

Answer 10

secretion

Question 11

What are the functions of epithelial tissue?

Answer 11

1. Secretion
2. Filtration
3. Absorption

Question 12

What are the types of epithelial cells?

Answer 12

1. Stratified squamous
2. Pseudostratified columnar
3. Simple cuboidal

Question 13

A common characteristic of all connective tissues is the presence of:

Answer 13

large amounts of extracellular matrix.

Question 14

In general, connective tissue is:

Answer 14

the most widely distributed tissue type found in the body.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

Answer 15

Glandular

Question 16

Which of the following connective tissues is characterized by a very limited blood supply?

Answer 16

Hyaline cartilage.

Question 17

All muscle tissues have the capacity to be:

Answer 17

extendable

Question 18

Because of the elongated shape of muscle cells they are also called:

Answer 18

muscle fibers

Question 19

Muscle tissues are highly specialized for which of the following functions?

Answer 19

Contraction AND shortening.

Question 20

Where is smooth muscle found?

Answer 20

In the walls of hollow organs.

Question 21

The two major processes of wound healing are:

Answer 21

regeneration and fibrosis.

Question 22

The function of neuroglial cells includes

Answer 22

Insulation, support and protection of neurons