Chapter 4 Test

Question 0

Through the process of differentiation:

Answer 0

Each cell specializes to perform a relatively restricted range of functions

Question 1

The four basic tissue types found in the human body are:

Answer 1

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and neural

Question 2

Collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a limited range of functions are called:

Answer 2

Tissues

Question 3

Epithelial tissue is composed of layers of cells that:

Answer 3

Cover internal or external surfaces

Question 4

The primary function(s) of epithelial are:

Answer 4

Providing protection, controlling permeability and providing sensation, and providing specialized secretions

Question 5

This type of cell junction prevents the passage of water and solutes between cells:

Answer 5

Tight junction

Question 6

This type of cell junction connects adjacent cells together so they can endure mechanical stresses:

Answer 6

Desmosome

Question 7

This type of cell junction permits the free diffusion of ions and small molecules between cells:

Answer 7

Gap junction

Question 8

The network of protein fibers that allows epithelial cells to remain firmly attached to underlying connective tissue is called the _________ membrane

Answer 8

Basement

Question 9

The _________ surface of epithelial cells is exposed to a particular environment and interacts with that environment in specific ways

Answer 9

Apical

Question 10

Continuous division of unspecialized _________ cells! found in the deepest layers of the epithelium, allows the epithelium to renew itself

Answer 10

Stem

Question 11

The two types of layering used to classify epithelia are:

Answer 11

Simple and stratified

Question 12

The three recognizable cell shapes used to classify epithelia are:

Answer 12

Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar

Question 13

Some simple cuboidal epithelial cells are specialized to:

Answer 13

Secrete enzymes and buffers in the pancreas and salivary glands

Question 14

Stratified squamous epithelium is found where:

Answer 14

Mechanical stresses are severe, such as the lining of the mouth

Question 15

This type of secretion is described as a watery solution containing enzymes:

Answer 15

Serous

Question 16

Which of the following is not a term used to describe a mechanism of secretion:

Answer 16

Serous

Question 17

This type of epithelial cell found in protected regions where absorption takes place or a slippery surface reduces friction is:

Answer 17

Simple squamous

Question 18

This type of epithelium that typically posses cilia and lines the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi is:

Answer 18

Stratified columnar