Chapter 04 - Tissues
Chapter 04
Tissues
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The four primary tissue types are
A. epithelial, cartilage, muscular, and brain.
B. connective, epithelial, skin, and blood.
C. epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
D. glands, bone, lungs, and kidney.
E. bone, skin, blood, and muscle.
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Topic: Histology
2. What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?
A. organ
B. tissue
C. organ system
D. extracellular matrix
E. intracellular matrix
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Topic: Histology
3. What is the microscopic study of tissues?
A. anatomy
B. physiology
C. pathology
D. histology
E. embryology
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Topic: Histology
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4. The embryonic germ layer that is the source of connective tissue and muscle is
A. mesoderm.
B. endoderm.
C. ectoderm.
D. exoderm.
E. neuroectoderm.
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Topic: Histology
5. The extracellular material found in tissues is called
A. plasma.
B. lymph.
C. matrix.
D. fibroblast.
E. cytoplasm.
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Topic: Histology
6. What is the examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death or to study the
changes caused by a disease?
A. autopsy
B. biopsy
C. histology
D. embryology
E. All of these answers are correct.
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Topic: Histology
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7. What is the removal of a tissue sample from patients via surgery or needle to diagnose
disease?
A. autopsy
B. biopsy
C. histology
D. postmortem exam
E. All of these answers are correct.
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Topic: Histology
8. Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
A. endoderm - bone
B. mesoderm - muscle
C. ectoderm - skin
D. neuroectoderm - nervous system
E. neural crest cells - peripheral nervous system, skin pigment, tissues of the face
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Section: 4.02
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Topic: Histology
9. Epithelial tissue is characterized by
A. tightly packed cells.
B. absence of any basement membrane.
C. extensive extracellular matrix.
D. a rich blood supply.
E. both tightly packed cells and a rich blood supply.
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Topic: Histology
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10. Epithelial tissue is distinguished from connective, muscular, or nervous tissue by its
A. extracellular matrix.
B. contractility.
C. ability to carry action potentials.
D. ability to serve as insulation.
E. basement membrane.
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Topic: Histology
11. Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissue?
A. conduction of action potentials
B. secretion and absorption of molecules
C. support of other tissue types
D. contraction
E. shock absorption
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Topic: Histology
12. Which of the following characteristics is NOT consistent with simple squamous epithelial
tissue?
A. little extracellular material
B. rest on a basement membrane
C. has good blood supply within it
D. the cells are thin and flat (not thick)
E. acts as a permeability barrier
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Topic: Histology
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13. The various types of epithelium are classified by
A. the size and shape of cells.
B. the shape of cells and number of cell layers.
C. the number of cell layers and size of the cells.
D. the size and location of cells.
E. function and size of cells.
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Topic: Histology
14. Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?
A. columnar
B. keratinized
C. stratified
D. transitional
E. simple
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Topic: Histology
15. Stratified epithelium consists of
A. multiple layers of cells.
B. a single layer of cells.
C. a single layer of cells that changes shape when the tissue is stretched.
D. a multiple layer of cells that appears to change shape when the tissue is stretched.
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Topic: Histology
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16. Which type of epithelium has the following characteristics: multiple layers, squamous
cell shape, dead outer layers of cells, and keratin present in some cells?
A. pseudostratified keratinized squamous epithelium
B. simple cuboidal epithelium
C. simple transitional epithelium
D. moist stratified squamous epithelium
E. stratified keratinized squamous epithelium
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Topic: Histology
17. The epidermis of the skin is composed of
A. stratified cuboidal epithelium.
B. simple squamous epithelium.
C. stratified squamous epithelium.
D. irregular dense fibrous connective tissue.
E. stratified columnar epithelium.
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Topic: Histology
18. To determine that a type of epithelium is squamous, which of the following is most
important?
A. the number of cell layers
B. the shape of most of the epithelial cells
C. the shape of the most superficial epithelial cells
D. the shape of the basal epithelial cells
E. the shape of the basement membrane
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Topic: Histology
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19. Which of the following cell organelles would be most important in secretory epithelial
cells?
A. cilia
B. Golgi apparatus
C. lysosomes
D. desmosomes
E. microtubules
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Topic: Histology
20. Which of the following epithelial types is mismatched with its function?
A. simple epithelium - diffusion
B. stratified epithelium - protection
C. squamous epithelium - stretching
D. cuboidal epithelium - absorption
E. columnar epithelium - secretion
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Topic: Histology
21. Which of the following statements is false?
A. Secretory epithelial cells are usually cuboidal or columnar in shape.
B. The movement of materials through epithelium is enhanced by simple squamous
epithelium.
C. Stratified epithelium is adapted for a protective role.
D. Columnar epithelial cells promote diffusion.
E. Cuboidal epithelium is found in areas where absorption occurs.
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Topic: Histology
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22. Epithelium that is primarily secretory in function would most likely be
A. simple squamous.
B. stratified squamous.
C. keratinized columnar.
D. transitional.
E. simple cuboidal.
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Topic: Histology
23. Which of the following statements concerning epithelial cell surfaces is false?
A. Smooth surfaces reduce friction.
B. Epithelium with folded surfaces tends to be very rigid.
C. Cilia propel materials along the surface of an epithelial cell.
D. Epithelial cells with microvilli are involved in absorption.
E. Epithelium with folded surfaces can change shape.
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Topic: Histology
24. If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients,
you would expect the capillary walls to consist of
A. connective tissue.
B. keratinized epithelium.
C. stratified squamous epithelium.
D. simple columnar epithelium.
E. simple squamous epithelium.
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Topic: Histology
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25. Epithelial tissue that can stretch or is subjected to stress would have many
A. desmosomes.
B. gap junctions.
C. tight junctions.
D. basement junctions.
E. intercalated discs.
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Topic: Histology
26. The type of cell connection that serves as a permeability barrier is a
A. hemidesmosome.
B. desmosome.
C. gap junction.
D. intercalated disc.
E. tight junction.
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Topic: Histology
27. An example of a gap junction is
A. a desmosome.
B. an adhesion belt.
C. a striation.
D. an intercalated disk.
E. goblet cell.
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Topic: Histology
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28. Structures that function in intercellular communication are
A. desmosomes.
B. tight junctions.
C. hemidesmosomes.
D. gap junctions.
E. centrioles.
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Topic: Histology
29. What is a small protein channel that allows the passage of ions and small molecules
between cells?
A. hemidesmosomes
B. adhesion belt
C. tight junction
D. gap junction
E. desmosomes
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Topic: Histology
30. What is a disk-shaped structure with especially adhesive glycoproteins around each cell
that bind cells to one another?
A. hemidesmosomes
B. adhesion belt
C. tight junction
D. gap junction
E. desmosomes
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Topic: Histology
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31. What is the girdle of glycoproteins just below the tight junction between epithelial cells?
A. hemidesmosomes
B. adhesion belt
C. intercalated disks
D. gap junction
E. desmosomes
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Topic: Histology
32. What is the permeability barrier that joins the cell membranes of adjacent cells to form a
tight seal?
A. hemidesmosomes
B. adhesion belt
C. tight junction
D. gap junction
E. desmosomes
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Topic: Histology
33. What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?
A. hemidesmosomes
B. adhesion belt
C. tight junction
D. gap junction
E. desmosomes
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Topic: Histology
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34. A tissue has the following characteristics: free surface, single layer of cells, cells are
narrow and tall, microvilli, many mitochondria, goblet cells. Which of the following is most
consistent with those observations?
(1) active transport
(2) epithelium
(3) simple epithelium
(4) columnar epithelium
(5) cuboidal epithelium
(6) squamous epithelium
(7) secretion by exocytosis
(8) movement of mucous across its surface
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
B. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8
D. 2, 3, 4, 8
E. 2, 3, 4, 7
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Topic: Histology
35. What type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?
A. simple cuboidal epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
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Topic: Histology
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36. What type of epithelial tissue is found lining the trachea?
A. simple cuboidal epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
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Topic: Histology
37. What type of epithelial tissue is found in the stomach?
A. simple cuboidal epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
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Topic: Histology
38. What type of epithelial tissue is found in the kidney tubules?
A. simple cuboidal epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
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39. What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder?
A. simple cuboidal epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
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Topic: Histology
40. All cells attached to the basement membrane but not all cells reach free surfaces is a
description of
A. mesoderm.
B. neuroglia.
C. membrane.
D. dendrite.
E. pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
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Topic: Histology
41. Which tissue type forms glands?
A. connective
B. epithelial
C. muscle
D. nervous
E. neuroectoderm
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Topic: Histology
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42. Unlike an exocrine gland, an endocrine gland
A. is a secretory organ.
B. sheds cells with its secretions.
C. has no ducts.
D. contains goblet cells.
E. secretes to a surface.
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43. The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly
A. onto the skin surface.
B. into the bloodstream.
C. into a gland duct.
D. into the nervous tissue.
E. into the lumen of a tube.
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44. Glands whose ducts have few branches are called
A. simple.
B. compound.
C. acinar.
D. alveolar.
E. branchless.
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45. A gland with branching ducts that end in acini would be classified as
A. simple acinar.
B. compound acinar.
C. simple branched tubular.
D. multicellular.
E. simple coiled tubular.
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Topic: Histology
46. Which of the following is classified as a holocrine gland?
A. sweat gland
B. salivary gland
C. sebaceous gland
D. mammary gland
E. exocrine part of pancreas
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47. What type of exocrine gland uses exocytosis to secrete its product?
A. merocrine
B. apocrine
C. holocrine
D. endocrine
E. solocrine
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Topic: Histology
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48. A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes. The secretion also contains a
substantial amount of phospholipid. The type of secretory process for this gland is probably
A. merocrine.
B. holocrine.
C. apocrine.
D. endocrine.
E. both merocrine and apocrine.
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Topic: Histology
49. A thick, sticky secretion produced by goblet cells is called
A. serous fluid.
B. synovial fluid.
C. plasma.
D. saliva.
E. mucus.
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Topic: Histology
50. What type of gland excretes products by secretion into the blood?
A. exocrine
B. endocrine
C. merocrine
D. apocrine
E. holocrine
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Topic: Histology
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51. What type of gland accumulates its secretion in the cytoplasm of the cell, the cell then
ruptures and becomes part of the secretion?
A. exocrine
B. endocrine
C. merocrine
D. apocrine
E. holocrine
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Topic: Histology
52. What type of gland possesses ducts?
A. exocrine
B. endocrine
C. ectocrine
D. epicrine
E. hypocrine
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Topic: Histology
53. What type of gland discharges fragments of the gland's cells during secretion?
A. exocrine
B. endocrine
C. merocrine
D. apocrine
E. holocrine
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54. What type of gland does not have ducts?
A. exocrine
B. endocrine
C. merocrine
D. apocrine
E. holocrine
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Topic: Histology
55. Connective tissue is separated into subgroups based on the
A. cell type.
B. shape of the cells.
C. number of cell layers.
D. cell functions.
E. structure of the extracellular matrix.
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Topic: Histology
56. A general characteristic of connective tissue is that it
A. consists of cells with much intercellular material (matrix) between them.
B. has no blood supply to the tissue.
C. covers the outside of organs.
D. is commonly found lining body cavities.
E. contracts.
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57. Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?
A. transport
B. support
C. storage
D. contraction
E. insulation
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Topic: Histology
58. A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue would be called a
A. fibroclast.
B. fibrocyte.
C. fibroblast.
D. fibroid.
E. fibromast.
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Topic: Histology
59. Macrophages are cells specialized for
A. support.
B. absorption.
C. secretion.
D. phagocytosis
E. carrying gases.
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60. What type of cells have the potential to differentiate to form adult cell types?
A. mast cells
B. adipocytes
C. osteoclast
D. stem cells
E. macrophages
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Topic: Histology
61. What type of cells phagocytize foreign or injured cells and play a major role in providing
protection against infections?
A. mast cells
B. adipocytes
C. osteoclast
D. stem cells
E. macrophages
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Topic: Histology
62. What type of cells release chemicals in response to injury and play an important role in
inflammation?
A. mast cells
B. adipocytes
C. osteoclast
D. stem cells
E. macrophages
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Topic: Histology
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63. What type of cells contain large amounts of lipids?
A. mast cells
B. adipocytes
C. osteoclast
D. stem cells
E. macrophages
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Topic: Histology
64. What type of cells break down bone tissue?
A. mast cells
B. adipocytes
C. osteoclast
D. stem cells
E. macrophages
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Topic: Histology
65. The three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue are
A. hyaluronic acid, collagen, and reticular fibers.
B. proteoglycan, elastin, and reticular fibers.
C. collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.
D. proteoglycan, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
E. chondronectic, osteonectin, fibronectin
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66. Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues all contain
A. phospholipids.
B. carbohydrates.
C. adipose tissue.
D. proteins.
E. triglycerides.
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Topic: Histology
67. Which of the following statements concerning collagen is false?
A. Collagen is a common protein in the body.
B. Collagen is composed of collagen -chains.
C. Collagen is strong and flexible.
D. Collagen is elastic and stretches
E. There are at least 20 different types of collagen in the body.
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Topic: Histology
68. A coiled fibrous protein in connective tissue that is stretchy is called
A. a reticular fiber.
B. proteoglycan.
C. elastin.
D. collagen.
E. hyaluronic acid.
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69. The extracellular matrix of connective tissue contains
A. adipose.
B. plasma.
C. serous fluid.
D. synoval fluid.
E. proteoglycans.
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Topic: Histology
70. A long, unbranched polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue
is
A. proteoglycan.
B. tropocollagen.
C. hyaluronic acid.
D. chondronectin.
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71. Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of
connective tissue?
A. fibronectin
B. chondronectin
C. chondroitin sulfate
D. osteonectin
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72. Connective tissue in tendons is
A. dense regular collagenous tissue.
B. dense regular elastic tissue.
C. dense irregular collagenous tissue.
D. dense irregular elastic tissue.
E. reticular tissue.
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73. Hyaluronic acid gives a very slippery quality to fluids that contain it. Hyaluronic acid
A. resists stretching.
B. functions as an insulator.
C. is a good lubricant for joint cavities.
D. promotes oxygen transport in the plasma.
E. is a protein.
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Topic: Histology
74. Which of the following matrix molecules tends to trap large quantities of water?
A. collagen
B. proteoglycan
C. elastin
D. hyaluronic acid
E. reticular fibers
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75. Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water and spring back to original shape after
compression. They are found in
A. neurons.
B. tendons.
C. muscles.
D. intervertebral discs.
E. bones.
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Topic: Histology
76. Which of the following molecules consists of numerous polysaccharides attached to a
protein core?
A. collagen
B. proteoglycan
C. elastin
D. reticulin
E. hyaluronic acid
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Topic: Histology
77. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Areolar tissue is tightly packed.
B. Dense connective tissue has a fluid matrix.
C. Mast cells are found in abundance in dense connective tissue.
D. Collagen fibers provide strength to dense connective tissue.
E. Elastic tissue is flexible, but not stretchy.
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78. Dense regular collagenous connective tissue would be found in
A. a nerve.
B. the brain.
C. a ligament.
D. a skull bone.
E. a lymph node.
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Topic: Histology
79. Which of the following structures is likely to consist of dense irregular collagenous
connective tissue?
A. tendons
B. cartilage
C. elastic ligaments
D. bone
E. dermis of the skin
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Topic: Histology
80. A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix, abundant
collagen fibers, collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other. Which of the following injuries
results in damage to mainly this kind of tissue?
A. broken femur bone
B. bullet penetrating the abdominal wall
C. broken nose
D. tear in the cartilage of the knee
E. tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone
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81. Reticular tissue is found in
A. muscles.
B. long bones.
C. lymphatic tissue.
D. intestinal tissue.
E. nerve tissue.
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Topic: Histology
82. An infant born with a genetic defect that causes little or no brown fat to be formed will
have
A. difficulty absorbing nutrients from the intestine.
B. difficulty regulating his body temperature.
C. very stretchy tendons.
D. a reduced bone mass.
E. difficulty breathing.
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Topic: Histology
83. Adipose tissue
A. functions as an insulator and a site of energy storage.
B. exists in three forms: yellow, red, and brown.
C. contains large amounts of extracellular matrix.
D. is composed of relatively small cells.
E. does not contain lipids.
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84. Intervertebral discs exhibit a great deal of strength because of the presence of thick
bundles of
A. elastin.
B. proteoglycan.
C. collagen.
D. hydroxyapatite.
E. calcium.
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Topic: Histology
85. Cartilage heals slowly after an injury because
A. this tissue type is very complex.
B. it contains so much proteoglycan.
C. it has few, if any, blood vessels.
D. it is a dead, rather than a living, tissue.
E. it contains no fibroblasts.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #85
Topic: Histology
86. The type of connective tissue that contains chondrocytes, a rigid matrix of collagen fibers
and proteoglycan-hyaluronic acid aggregates and few, if any, blood vessels is
A. cartilage.
B. bone tissue.
C. adipose tissue.
D. fibrous connective tissue.
E. muscle tissue.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #86
Topic: Histology
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87. What type of connective tissue is found in the external ears?
A. hyaline cartilage
B. fibrocartilage
C. elastic cartilage
D. dense irregular elastic tissue
E. dense regular collagenous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #87
Topic: Histology
88. What type of connective tissue is found between the vertebrae?
A. hyaline cartilage
B. fibrocartilage
C. elastic cartilage
D. dense irregular elastic tissue
E. dense regular collagenous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #88
Topic: Histology
89. What type of connective tissue forms most of the skeleton before it is replaced by bone?
A. hyaline cartilage
B. fibrocartilage
C. elastic cartilage
D. dense irregular elastic tissue
E. dense regular collagenous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #89
Topic: Histology
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90. What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?
A. hyaline cartilage
B. fibrocartilage
C. elastic cartilage
D. dense irregular elastic tissue
E. dense regular collagenous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #90
Topic: Histology
91. What type of connective tissue is found in the walls of large arteries?
A. hyaline cartilage
B. fibrocartilage
C. elastic cartilage
D. dense irregular elastic tissue
E. dense regular collagenous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #91
Topic: Histology
92. Bone
A. contains dead cells.
B. is not rigid.
C. does not contain protein fibers.
D. has a rich blood supply.
E. is avascular.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #92
Topic: Histology
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93. Lamellae are characteristic of
A. compact bone tissue.
B. cancellous bone tissue.
C. spongy bone tissue.
D. hyaline cartilage.
E. fibrocartilage.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #93
Topic: Histology
94. Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?
A. osteocytes in lacunae
B. hydroxyapatite
C. trabeculae
D. collagen
E. matrix
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #94
Topic: Histology
95. Which of the following types of connective tissue is mismatched with its matrix?
A. areolar - loosely packed matrix of protein fibers
B. bone - mineralized matrix
C. cartilage - highly vascular matrix
D. blood - fluid matrix
E. bone - highly vascular
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #95
Topic: Histology
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96. Blood cells are produced in hemopoietic tissue found in
A. yellow bone marrow.
B. brown bone marrow.
C. red bone marrow.
D. white bone marrow.
E. compact bone.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #96
Topic: Histology
97. A tissue that has a fluid matrix is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. areolar tissue.
D. cartilage.
E. bone.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #97
Topic: Histology
98. What kind of cells form bone?
A. osteoblasts
B. osteoclasts
C. osteocytes
D. fibroblasts
E. chondroblasts
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #98
Topic: Histology
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99. What type of cells form cartilage?
A. osteoblasts
B. osteoclasts
C. osteocytes
D. fibroblasts
E. chondroblasts
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #99
Topic: Histology
100. Cells that break down bone are called
A. osteoblasts.
B. osteoclasts.
C. osteocytes.
D. fibroblasts.
E. chondroblasts.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #100
Topic: Histology
101. Cells that maintain bone are called
A. osteoblasts.
B. osteoclasts.
C. osteocytes.
D. fibroblasts.
E. chondroblasts.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #101
Topic: Histology
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102. What type of cells form protein fibers in connective tissue proper?
A. osteoblasts
B. osteoclasts
C. osteocytes
D. fibroblasts
E. chondroblasts
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #102
Topic: Histology
103. Muscle tissue is characterized by its
A. strength.
B. durability.
C. contractility.
D. rigidity.
E. avascularity.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #103
Topic: Histology
104. A muscle that is not consciously controlled and has a banded appearance would be
described as
A. striated voluntary.
B. striated involuntary.
C. nonstriated voluntary.
D. nonstriated involuntary.
E. smooth voluntary.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #104
Topic: Histology
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Chapter 04 - Tissues
105. Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of
A. cardiac muscle.
B. smooth muscle.
C. skeletal muscle.
D. undifferentiated muscle.
E. voluntary muscle.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #105
Topic: Histology
106. What type of muscle is found in the wall of the digestive tract?
A. skeletal muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #106
Topic: Histology
107. What type of muscle is found attached to bones?
A. skeletal muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #107
Topic: Histology
108. What type of muscle is found in the wall of the heart?
A. skeletal muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #108
Topic: Histology
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109. The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is
A. cardiac.
B. smooth.
C. striated.
D. voluntary.
E. skeletal.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #109
Topic: Histology
110. Which of the following is associated with nervous tissue?
A. axon
B. desmosome
C. intercalated disc
D. lacuna
E. osteocyte
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #110
Topic: Histology
111. A pseudo-unipolar neuron is characterized by the presence of
A. one dendrite.
B. two dendrites.
C. three dendrites.
D. four dendrites.
E. no dendrites.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #111
Topic: Histology
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112. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. neurons - supportive cells of the nervous system
B. axons - conduct action potentials away from the cell body
C. neuroglia - the conducting cell of the nervous system
D. dendrite - rapidly dividing cell
E. axon - carry action potentials toward the cell body
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #112
Topic: Histology
113. The support and protection of neurons rests with
A. dendrites.
B. ligaments.
C. neuroglia.
D. trabeculae.
E. axons.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #113
Topic: Histology
114. What type of process conducts nerve impulses toward the cell body?
A. mesoderm
B. neuroglia
C. membrane
D. dendrite
E. pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #114
Topic: Histology
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115. Support cells of the brain and spinal cord are called
A. mesoderm.
B. neuroglia.
C. membranes.
D. dendrites.
E. pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #115
Topic: Histology
116. A thin layer of tissue that covers an organ or lines a cavity is a
A. mesoderm.
B. neuroglia.
C. membrane.
D. dendrite.
E. pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #116
Topic: Histology
117. The type of membrane that lines freely movable joints is a _____ membrane.
A. serous
B. synovial
C. mucous
D. visceral
E. pleural
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #117
Topic: Histology
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118. The type of membrane that protects internal organs from friction is a ________
membrane.
A. serous
B. synovial
C. mucous
D. partial
E. dry
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #118
Topic: Histology
119. What type of membranes do not open to the exterior, do not contain glands, but do
secrete fluid?
A. serous
B. mucous
C. synovial
D. gobletal
E. cutaneous
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #119
Topic: Histology
120. What type of membranes line cavities that open to the outside and often contain mucous
glands?
A. serous
B. mucous
C. synovial
D. gobletal
E. cutaneous
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #120
Topic: Histology
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Chapter 04 - Tissues
121. What type of membranes line joint cavities?
A. serous
B. mucous
C. synovial
D. gobletal
E. cutaneous
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.07
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #121
Topic: Histology
122. Which of the following are symptoms of inflammation?
A. swelling, bleeding, and numbness
B. heat, swelling, and blistering
C. blistering, pain, and swelling
D. pain, redness, and bleeding
E. redness, heat, and pain
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #122
Topic: Histology
123. In the inflammatory response, clotting proteins form a clot. This action
A. stimulates pain receptors.
B. increases the permeability of blood vessels.
C. walls off foreign particles and microbes.
D. produces edema.
E. phagocytizes microbes.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #123
Topic: Histology
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124. Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during
inflammation?
A. removal of foreign material from the blood
B. increased blood flow to the area
C. redness and heat at the injury site
D. migration of white blood cells to the site of injury
E. no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #124
Topic: Histology
125. Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during
inflammation?
A. removal of foreign material from the blood
B. increased blood flow to the area
C. redness and heat at the injury site
D. no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues
E. edema
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #125
Topic: Histology
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126. Which of the following occur as a result of inhibiting the release of chemical mediators
of inflammation shortly after injury in a tissue?
(1) stimulation of pain receptors
(2) reduced stimulation of pain receptors
(3) increased permeability of blood vessels
(4) reduced permeability of blood vessels
(5) edema
(6) reduced redness
A. 1, 3, 5, 6
B. 2, 4, 5, 6
C. 1, 2, 5, 6
D. 2, 4, 6
E. 1, 2, 5
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #126
Topic: Histology
127. When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized.
Which of the following functions serves to wall off or isolate the injured area to the greatest
degree?
A. swelling
B. coagulation of plasma proteins
C. vasodilation
D. increased temperature
E. loss of function
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #127
Topic: Histology
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128. Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?
A. In regeneration, destroyed cells are replaced by the same type of cells.
B. In replacement, a new type of tissue develops that eventually results in scar production.
C. Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration.
D. Stable cells do not actively replicate after growth but retain the ability to regenerate.
E. Permanent cells have a limited ability to replicate.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #129
Topic: Histology
129. In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?
A. The wound fills with blood and a clot forms.
B. Granulation tissue develops.
C. A scab forms to seal the wound.
D. An inflammatory response occurs.
E. Fibroblasts migrate to the area.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #130
Topic: Histology
130. Suturing a large wound
A. allows healing by secondary union.
B. reduces risk of infection and helps to heal faster.
C. increases scar formation.
D. leads to wound contracture.
E. prevents scarring.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #131
Topic: Histology
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131. What type of cell ingests bacteria?
A. edema
B. secondary union
C. neutrophil
D. granulation tissue
E. scar
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #132
Topic: Histology
132. What is formed from granulation tissue?
A. edema
B. secondary union
C. neutrophil
D. granulation tissue
E. scar
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #133
Topic: Histology
133. An accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces is called
A. edema.
B. secondary union.
C. neutrophil.
D. granulation tissue.
E. scar.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.08
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #134
Topic: Histology
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134. What occurs when wound edges are far apart?
A. edema
B. secondary union
C. neutrophil
D. granulation tissue
E. scar
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #135
Topic: Histology
135. A delicate connective tissue composed of fibroblasts, collagen, and capillaries is called
A. edema.
B. secondary union.
C. neutrophil.
D. granulation tissue.
E. scar.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #136
Topic: Histology
136. Which of the following is not a characteristic of age-related changes at the tissue level?
A. arterial walls become less elastic
B. injuries heal rapidly and more completely in older people
C. reduced flexibility and elasticity of connective tissue
D. development of atherosclerosis
E. rate of red blood cell synthesis declines
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #137
Topic: Histology
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137. What type of tissue possesses an abundant extracellular matrix?
A. epithelial tissue
B. connective tissue
C. muscular tissue
D. nervous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #138
Topic: Histology
138. What type of tissue forms linings or coverings?
A. epithelial tissue
B. connective tissue
C. muscular tissue
D. nervous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.03
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #139
Topic: Histology
139. What type of tissue is contractile?
A. epithelial tissue
B. connective tissue
C. muscular tissue
D. nervous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.05
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #140
Topic: Histology
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140. What type of tissue contains cells called neurons?
A. epithelial tissue
B. connective tissue
C. muscular tissue
D. nervous tissue
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #141
Topic: Histology
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter...
Topic: Histology
141. This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "A" represent?
A. nucleus of neuron
B. dendrite
C. cell body of neuron
D. axon
E. neuroglia cells
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #147
Topic: Histology
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142. This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "B" represent?
A. nucleus of neuron
B. dendrite
C. cell body of neuron
D. axon
E. neuroglia cells
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #148
Topic: Histology
143. This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "C" represent?
A. nucleus of neuron
B. dendrite
C. cell body of neuron
D. axon
E. neuroglia cells
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #149
Topic: Histology
144. This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "D" represent?
A. nucleus of neuron
B. dendrite
C. cell body of neuron
D. axon
E. neuroglia cells
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #150
Topic: Histology
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145. This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "E" represent?
A. nucleus of neuron
B. dendrite
C. cell body of neuron
D. axon
E. neuroglia cells
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.06
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #151
Topic: Histology
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter...
Topic: Histology
146. This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "A" represent?
A. dermis
B. subcutaneous fat
C. epidermis
D. blood vessel
E. blood clot
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #152
Topic: Histology
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147. This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "B" represent?
A. dermis
B. subcutaneous fat
C. epidermis
D. blood vessel
E. blood clot
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #153
Topic: Histology
148. This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "C" represent?
A. dermis
B. subcutaneous fat
C. epidermis
D. blood vessel
E. blood clot
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #154
Topic: Histology
149. This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "D" represent?
A. dermis
B. subcutaneous fat
C. epidermis
D. blood vessel
E. blood clot
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #155
Topic: Histology
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150. This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "E" represent?
A. dermis
B. subcutaneous fat
C. epidermis
D. blood vessel
E. blood clot
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.09
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #156
Topic: Histology
151. The lower limit of resolution of a light microscope is
A. 100µm.
B. 0.1µm.
C. 10µm.
D. 0.01µm.
E. 1.0µm.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.03
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #157
Topic: Histology
152. Which of the following is NOT true of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
A. The limit of resolution is about 0.1nm.
B. Electrons are passed through the specimen.
C. Gives the clearest three-dimensional images.
D. The specimen must be fixed in plastic.
E. The electron beam is focused with electromagnets.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.03
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #158
Topic: Histology
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153. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with _____ tissue.
A. epithelial
B. connective
C. muscular
D. nervous
E. All four types of tissue are correct.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.04
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #159
Topic: Histology
154. What term dealing with cancer means "not inclined to spread or become worse"?
A. metastasis
B. malignant
C. sarcoma
D. benign
E. carcinoma
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #160
Topic: Histology
155. What term dealing with cancer means "spreading to a new site"?
A. metastasis
B. malignant
C. sarcoma
D. benign
E. carcinoma
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #161
Topic: Histology
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156. A cancer that is able to spread and become worse is called
A. metastasis.
B. malignant.
C. sarcoma.
D. benign.
E. carcinoma.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #162
Topic: Histology
157. What is a malignant neoplasm derived from epithelial tissue?
A. metastasis
B. malignant
C. sarcoma
D. benign
E. carcinoma
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #163
Topic: Histology
158. What is a malignant neoplasm derived from connective tissue?
A. metastasis
B. malignant
C. sarcoma
D. benign
E. carcinoma
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #164
Topic: Histology
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159. Genes that play a role in the regulation of mitosis are called
A. basal cells.
B. oncogenes.
C. proto-oncogenes.
D. mutagens.
E. apoptogenes.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #165
Topic: Histology
160. Which of the following is NOT a type of cancer therapy?
A. killing tissue with x-rays
B. killing tissue with lasers
C. surgical removal of the tissue
D. use of drugs to kill cells
E. use of drugs to increase the blood supply to the tumor.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 4.10
Seeley - 004 Chapter... #166
Topic: Histology
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