End of chapter quizes: chapter 4 Flashcards
Collagen and elastin fibers are typically found in:
a. connective tissue
b. epithelial tissue
c. intercellular junctions
d. muscle tissue
e. the epidermis
A.
Cells in cardiac muscle are able to contract in a coordinated
fashion because of communication made possible through:
a. gap junctions
b. spot desmosomes
c. adhesion junctions
d. tight junctions
e. synapses
A.
Which of the following membranes is not composed of cells?
a. serous membrane
b. synovial membrane
c. cutaneous membrane
d. basement membrane
e. mucous membrane
D.
Goblet cells secrete _________.
a. dermicidin
b. oily fluids
c. waste substances
d. mucus
e. melanin
D.
The thoracic cavity is located _______________ to the
abdominal cavity.
a. proximal
b. superior
c. inferior
d. ventral
e. distal
B.
. What property do all muscle tissues have in common?
a. composed of collagen and elastin filaments
b. under conscious control
c. ability to form a communication network
d. ability to contract
e. cells are joined by tight junctions
D.
Injury to bone heals more quickly than injury to cartilage because:
a. bone marrow contains stem cells
b. chondroblasts are only present during prenatal
development
c. the polysaccharides in cartilage ground substance can’t be
replaced
d. there is a richer blood supply to bone
e. bone has a higher mineral content
D.
The epidermis is mostly composed of ________.
a. adipocytes
b. cuboidal cells
c. melanocytes
d. fibroblasts
e. keratinocytes
E.
Which of the following is responsible for skin pigmentation?
a. melanin
b. keratin
c. collagen
d. sebum
e. dermicidin
A.
Regarding connective tissue, which of the following statements
is false?
a. It is mostly formed by tightly connected fibroblasts.
b. Its strength is determined by the matrix.
c. Some specialized cells produce histamine.
d. It offers support to the softer organs of the body.
e. Cartilage is rich in collagen fibers and water.
A.
The presence of a full bladder triggers the bladder to contract.
As a little urine is released, this causes more contractions, which
will completely empty the bladder. This is an example of:
a. homeostatic regulation
b. uroregulation
c. negative feedback
d. positive feedback
e. reverse feedback
D.
Which type of tissue stores triglycerides?
a. muscle tissue
b. loose connective tissue
c. fibrous connective tissue
d. columnar epithelial tissue
e. adipose tissue
E.
A substantial amount of nonliving extracellular material, also
known as the matrix, characterizes all:
a. muscle tissue
b. epithelial tissue
c. connective tissue
d. nervous tissue
e. membranes
C.
Cells get nutrients from the _________, and deposit toxic wastes
into them.
a. basal cells
b. blood vessels
c. interstitial fluid
d. connective tissues
e. glands
C.
. Mucous membranes can be found in the ____________________
systems.
a. respiratory, nervous, and digestive
b. muscular, reproductive, and digestive
c. integumentary, muscular, and respiratory
d. circulatory, muscular, and urinary
e. reproductive, respiratory, and digestive
E.
