Question 1

It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  necrosis
B)  apoptosis
C)  atrophy
D)  infarction
E)  gangreneF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Most membranes are composed of two or three tissue types.However,an example of an exception is the ___________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous
B)  serous
C)  synovial
D)  cutaneous
E)  basementF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

All cells in _______ epithelium reach the basement membrane,but only cells that reach the free surface have cilia.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudostratified columnar
B)  simple columnar
C)  stratified columnar
D)  stratified cuboidal
E)  stratified squamousF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers.People with this syndrome have __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperextensible joints
B)  a small cranium
C)  elastic bones
D)  stronger bones
E)  viscous bloodF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Plasma cells produce the ground substance that forms the matrix of connective tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Collagenous fibers are very abundant in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood and hyaline cartilage
B)  blood, adipose tissue, and osseous tissue
C)  ligaments, bones, and the most superficial portion of the skin
D)  tendons, ligaments, and the deeper portion of the skin
E)  areolar tissue, tongue, and bonesF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The secretory product of a gland is produced by its parenchyma,not its stroma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After six months of lifting weights at the gym,you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size.This increase in size is due to __________ of muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperplasia
B)  neoplasia
C)  hypertrophy
D)  metaplasia
E)  atrophyF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The clear gel inside a cell is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix
B)  ground substance
C)  interstitial fluid
D)  cytosol
E)  tissue fluidF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

__________________ exhibits a lot of apparently empty space,and is found in many serous membranes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood
B)  Areolar tissue
C)  Osseous tissue
D)  Dense irregular connective tissue
E)  Adipose tissueF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The clear gel that usually surrounds cells is called interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nonkeratinized cells exfoliate from the surface of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the intestine,__________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

Accepted Answer

A)  the plasma membrane
B)  desmosomes
C)  tight junctions
D)  gap (communicating)  junctions
E)  ground substanceF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Mesoderm gives rise to muscle,bone,and blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ secrete __________ into __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goblet cells; mucus; the blood
B)  Endocrine glands; hormones; ducts
C)  Exocrine glands; hormones; ducts
D)  Endocrine glands; hormones; the blood
E)  Exocrine glands; mucus; the bloodF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Skeletal muscle is described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  striated and voluntary
B)  striated and involuntary
C)  nonstriated and voluntary
D)  nonstriated and involuntary
E)  fibrous and containing ground substanceF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

__________ epithelium provides a moist and slippery surface and is well suited to resist stress,as seen in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transitional; tongue
B)  Keratinized; tongue
C)  Nonkeratinized; skin
D)  Keratinized; skin
E)  Nonkeratinized; vaginaF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Columnar cells lining the small intestine have a brush border of microvilli on the apical surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Histology

The clear gel that usually surrounds cells is called interstitial fluid.

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Plasma cells produce the ground substance that forms the matrix of connective tissues.

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It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.

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Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers.People with this syndrome have __________.

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Mesoderm gives rise to muscle,bone,and blood.

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The clear gel inside a cell is called __________.

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The secretory product of a gland is produced by its parenchyma,not its stroma.

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After six months of lifting weights at the gym,you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size.This increase in size is due to __________ of muscle cells.

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Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

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Most membranes are composed of two or three tissue types.However,an example of an exception is the ___________ membrane.

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Collagenous fibers are very abundant in __________.

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Nonkeratinized cells exfoliate from the surface of the skin.

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Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs.

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Skeletal muscle is described as __________.

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__________________ exhibits a lot of apparently empty space,and is found in many serous membranes.

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In the intestine,__________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

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Columnar cells lining the small intestine have a brush border of microvilli on the apical surface.

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All cells in _______ epithelium reach the basement membrane,but only cells that reach the free surface have cilia.

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__________ secrete __________ into __________.

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__________ epithelium provides a moist and slippery surface and is well suited to resist stress,as seen in the __________.

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