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1
Q

What characterizes normal cervical epithelium?
A) Irregular cell shapes
B) Multiple layers of stratified squamous cells
C) Larger nuclei
D) Increased mitotic activity

A

Multiple layers of stratified squamous cells

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What can abnormal cervical epithelium indicate?
A) Good health
B) Cervical dysplasia or cancer
C) Normal aging
D) Bacterial infection

A

Cervical dysplasia or cancer

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3
Q

What is the role of nervous tissue?
A) Provides structure
B) Transmits electrical signals
C) Protects organs
D) Secretes mucus

A

Transmits electrical signals

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4
Q

Which tissue is responsible for muscle contraction?
A) Epithelial
B) Connective
C) Nervous
D) Muscle

A

Muscle

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5
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What does connective tissue do?
A) Transmit signals
B) Provide structural support
C) Form barriers
D) Absorb nutrients

A

Provide structural support

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Q

Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system?
A) Mesoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Ectoderm
D) Hypoderm

A

Ectoderm

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What does the mesoderm develop into?
A) Skin and nerves
B) Muscles and bones
C) Digestive lining
D) Respiratory organs

A

Muscles and bones

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Q

What is the function of goblet cells?
A) Absorb nutrients
B) Secrete mucus
C) Protect against pathogens
D) Transmit signals

A

Secrete mucus

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9
Q

Where are tight junctions primarily located?
A) Cardiac muscle
B) Intestinal epithelium
C) Skin
D) Nervous tissue

A

Intestinal epithelium

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10
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What type of secretion involves the entire cell disintegrating?
A) Merocrine
B) Apocrine
C) Holocrine
D) Exocrine

A

Holocrine

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What type of epithelium is specialized for absorption?
A) Simple squamous
B) Simple cuboidal
C) Simple columnar
D) Transitional

A

Simple columnar

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Which epithelial tissue protects against abrasion?
A) Simple squamous
B) Stratified squamous
C) Pseudostratified columnar
D) Transitional

A

Stratified squamous

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What is a function of epithelial membranes?
A) Provide structural support
B) Secrete fluids for lubrication
C) Transmit signals
D) Store nutrients

A

Secrete fluids for lubrication

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14
Q

What psychological aspect can stress affect in epithelial tissues?
A) Nutrient absorption
B) Immune function
C) Signal transmission
D) Muscle contraction

A

Immune function

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What is the primary role of simple cuboidal epithelium?
A) Protection
B) Absorption and secretion
C) Diffusion
D) Stretching

A

Absorption and secretion

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16
Q

What condition can result from goblet cell dysfunction?
A) Skin cancer
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Hypertension
D) Alzheimer’s disease

A

Cystic fibrosis

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17
Q

How do gap junctions function in cardiac muscle?
A) Provide mechanical stability
B) Create impermeable seals
C) Allow direct communication between cells
D) Protect against pathogens

A

Allow direct communication between cells

18
Q

What does transitional epithelium allow for?
A) Secretion
B) Protection
C) Stretching
D) Absorption

A

Stretching

19
Q

Which type of secretion is most common?
A) Holocrine
B) Merocrine
C) Apocrine
D) Endocrine

A

Merocrine

20
Q

What is the role of serous membranes?
A) Protect against pathogens
B) Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction
C) Absorb nutrients
D) Store energy

A

Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction

21
Q

What is the impact of skin health on psychology?
A) No impact
B) Influences self-esteem and body image
C) Only affects physical health
D) Increases cognitive function

A

Influences self-esteem and body image

22
Q

What can excessive sweating indicate?
A) Increased energy
B) Normal thermoregulation
C) Stress response
D) Good hydration

A

Stress response

23
Q

What do endocrine glands like the thyroid secrete?
A) Enzymes
B) Hormones
C) Mucus
D) Salts

A

Hormones

24
Q

What condition can arise from hyperthyroidism?
A) Increased energy
B) Anxiety and mood swings
C) Weight gain
D) Improved cognition

A

Anxiety and mood swings

25
Q

What is the primary function of exocrine glands?
A) Secrete hormones into the bloodstream
B) Release products through ducts to surfaces
C) Regulate metabolism
D) Control emotions

A

Release products through ducts to surfaces

26
Q

What role do fibroblasts play in connective tissue?
A) Store fat
B) Synthesize extracellular matrix and collagen
C) Transmit nerve impulses
D) Facilitate muscle contraction

A

Synthesize extracellular matrix and collagen

27
Q

Which type of adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage?
A) Brown adipose tissue
B) White adipose tissue
C) Cartilage
D) Muscle tissue

A

White adipose tissue

28
Q

What psychological condition is linked to excessive white adipose tissue?
A) Schizophrenia
B) Depression and anxiety
C) Autism
D) PTSD

A

Depression and anxiety

29
Q

What is the primary function of reticular tissue?
A) Provide elastic support
B) Form a soft internal framework
C) Store energy
D) Transmit signals

A

Form a soft internal framework

30
Q

Which connective tissue type provides tensile strength?
A) Loose connective tissue
B) Dense regular connective tissue
C) Reticular tissue
D) Adipose tissue

A

Dense regular connective tissue

31
Q

What can damage to articular cartilage lead to?
A) Improved mobility
B) Chronic pain and psychological distress
C) Enhanced athletic performance
D) Increased muscle mass

A

Chronic pain and psychological distress

32
Q

What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
A) Cardiac
B) Smooth
C) Skeletal
D) Involuntary

A

Skeletal

33
Q

How can psychological stress affect smooth muscle function?
A) It has no effect
B) It can exacerbate conditions like IBS
C) It increases muscle strength
D) It improves digestion

A

It can exacerbate conditions like IBS

34
Q

What is a primary role of neurons?
A) Provide structural support
B) Transmit information via electrical impulses
C) Store fat
D) Produce mucus

A

transmit information via electrical impulses

35
Q

How can chronic psychological stress affect lymphocyte activity?
A) It increases activity
B) It has no effect
C) It reduces activity, weakening the immune response
D) It enhances cognitive function

A

It reduces activity, weakening the immune response

36
Q

What happens to tissues as a person ages?
A) They become more elastic
B) Collagen production and elasticity decrease
C) Muscle mass increases
D) All functions improve

A

Collagen production and elasticity decrease

37
Q

What can excessive scarring (keloids) lead to?
A) Increased flexibility
B) Body image concerns
C) Improved self-esteem
D) Enhanced mobility

A

Body image concerns

38
Q

What psychological effects can brain injuries, like concussions, have?
A) Improved memory
B) Cognitive impairments and emotional instability
C) Enhanced reflexes
D) Increased creativity

A

Cognitive impairments and emotional instability

39
Q

How do cancer cells disrupt tissue organization?
A) They promote healing
B) They undergo regulated growth
C) They lead to uncontrolled division and tumor formation
D) They enhance tissue function

A

They lead to uncontrolled division and tumor formation

40
Q

What psychological impact can a cancer diagnosis have?
A) It has no effect
B) Increased happiness
C) Anxiety, depression, and concerns about mortality
D) Improved social interactions

A

Anxiety, depression, and concerns about mortality

41
Q

What can chronic pain from injuries lead to?
A) Increased physical activity
B) Improved mental health
C) Depression and anxiety
D) Enhanced cognitive function

A

Depression and anxiety

42
Q

How do tissue injuries affect mental health?
A) They have no impact
B) They can lead to emotional trauma
C) They always improve mental well-being
D) They only affect physical health

A

They can lead to emotional trauma

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