Quiz 4

Question 1

Adipose tissue is:

Answer 1

-an important means of energy storage

-highly vascular

Question 2

Ascites is defined as:

Answer 2

excessive fluid accumulation in the abdomen

Question 3

The hardening of organic tissue due to the depositing of calcium and other minerals is called:

Answer 3

calcification

Question 4

Edema is defined as:

Answer 4

an abnormal accumulation of fluid within body tissue

Question 5

Endocrine glands:

Answer 5

release hormones into the blood stream

Question 6

A gland that releases secretions into other organs and exert “local” influence on body function is:

Answer 6

an exocrine gland

Question 7

The opening in the middle of a hollow organ is called a:

Answer 7

lumen

Question 8

Leukocytes are:

Answer 8

white blood cells

Question 9

The rhythmic wave-like motion that move substances through tubular organs is:

Answer 9

peristalsis

Question 10

The liquid matrix of whole blood is called:

Answer 10

Plasma

Question 11

Erythrocytes are

Answer 11

red blood cells

Question 12

Thrombocytes are:

Answer 12

clotting cells

Question 13

The term used to describe body tissues with few / no blood vessels is:

Answer 13

avascular

Question 14

New, vascular tissue formed during wound restoration is called:

Answer 14

granulation tissue

Question 15

Dense connective tissue that serves as a “shock absorber” to protect the ends of bones and joints is called:

Answer 15

cartilage