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Histology Flashcards

1
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The structural unit of all living organisms is:

A

A cell

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2
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Histology is the study of:

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The microscopic structure of tissues

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3
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Which one of the following structures is not an example of a tissue?

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Heart

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4
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The name for a collection of similar cells grouped together for a particular function is:

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Tissue

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5
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Tissues are composed of:

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Cells

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6
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Tissue specialized for movement is:

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Muscular

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7
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Tissue which provides support and protection and binds structures together is:

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Connective

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8
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The rapid coordination of many complicated body functions is carried out by:

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Nervous tissue

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9
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Impulses can be transmitted throughout the body by:

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Nervous tissue

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10
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Tissues found lining the surface of organ is:

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Epithelial

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11
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Flat, scale like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as:

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Squamous

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12
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Which one of the following is not formed from connective tissue?

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The epidermis

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13
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The characteristic tissue of skin glands is:

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Epithelial tissue

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14
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Which one of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue?

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Contraction

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15
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Simple squamous epithelium is found:

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In the alveoli of the lungs

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16
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Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:

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In kidney tubules

17
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Which of the following organs is lined with stratified epithelium

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Mouth

18
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A gland which produces its secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known as:

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A holocrine gland

19
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Tissue found supporting organs is called

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Connective

20
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An example of connective tissue is:

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Cartilage

21
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Blood is a specialized kind of:

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Connective tissue

22
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Which one of the following is not composed of dense connective tissue?

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Adipose tissue

23
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Loose connective tissue specializing in fat storage is:

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Adipose tissue

24
Q

Tendons are made of:

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Collagen

25
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What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of an artery?

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Elastin

26
Q

The connective tissue which contains many collagenous fibres embedded within a firm matrix is:

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Cartilage

27
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Connective tissue serving as a shock absorber in joints is:

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Cartilage

28
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Cartilage that has a bluish matrix and few fibres is:

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Hyaline cartilage

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