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Chapter 4: Histology Flashcards

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A tissue is a group of cells similar in structure that perform a common or related function.

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True

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Simple columnar epithelia lines most of the digestive tract.

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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelia forms the outer layer of the skin (epidermis)

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True

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Products of exocrine glands include mucous, sweat, oil, salivary glands, and secretions from the liver and pancreas.

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True

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The sebaceous glands are an example of holocrine glands.

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True

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Why is the study of tissues important?

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A) It complements the study of gross anatomy
B) It provides the structural basis for understanding physiology (i.e. understanding what tissues are present in an organ tells you about it function)
C) Because form = function
D) All of the above!

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D) All of the above!

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7
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The four major tissue types include all of the following except:

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A) Epithelial tissue
B) Connective tissue
C) Nervous tissue
D) Bone
E) Muscle tissue

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D) Bone

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Epithelial tissue have 5 distinguishing characteristics, including all of the following except:

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A) Polarity
B) Specialized contacts
C) They are supported by connective tissues
D) They are highly vascular and innervated

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D) They are highly vascular and innervated

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Major functions of epithelial tissue include all of the following except:

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A) Secretion
B) Protection
C) Insulation
D) Filtration
E) Absorption
F) Sensory reception

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C) Insulation

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Which of the following statements about epithelial tissue is not correct?

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A) Epithelial tissue has very low regenerative capacity
B) Epithelial tissues can be described as a sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity.
C) Epithelial cells are unique in that they exhibit polarity, that is there is a “top” side and a “bottom” side to the tissue layer.
D) The apical surface of many epithelial tissues have microvilli.

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A) Epithelial tissue has very low regenerative capacity

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The composition and arrangement of the three elements that make up connective tissue (ground substance, fibers and cells) varies widely and allows for diversity in connective tissues.

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True

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Connective tissue is differentiated from other tissues by the presence of an extracellular matrix.

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True

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Collagen fibers are the most abundant fiber type in connective tissues.

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Areolar connective tissue is the most widely distributed connective tissue.

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True

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Elastic cartilage is found only in the ears and epiglottis

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True

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16
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The four main classes of connective tissue include all of the following except:

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A) Blood
B) Muscle
C) Bone
D) Cartilage
E) Connective tissue proper

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B) Muscle

17
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Characteristics of connective tissue include which of the following:

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A) Common embryonic origin
B) Varying degrees of vascularity from none to highly vascular
C) The presence of an extracellular matrix
D) All are characteristics of connective tissue

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D) All are characteristics of connective tissue

18
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The three main elements that make up connective tissue are:

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A) Ground substance, fibers and cells
B) Adipocytes, ground substance and fibers
C) Fibers, cells and adipocytes
D) Ground substance, plasma and cells

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A) Ground substance, fibers and cells

19
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Cell found in areolar connective tissue include all of the following except:

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A) chondrocytes
B) macrophages
C) fibroblasts
D) adipocytes

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A) chondrocytes

20
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Which of the following statements about cartilage is not correct?

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A) Cartilage lacks nerve fibers and is avascular.
B) The predominant cell type found in cartilage is chondroblasts/chondrocytes.
C) The three types of cartilage found in the body include: hyaline, elastic and cutaneous cartilage
D) Bone and cartilage are similar in composition, except bone contains more collagen in addition to inorganic mineral salts which provide hardness.

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C) The three types of cartilage found in the body include: hyaline, elastic and cutaneous cartilage

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