A & P – Chapter 3 – Intercellular Organization
Select the answer that best completes each of the following statements. Write the letter in the space provided
at the right:
______1. A type of primary tissue that has a protective role, and is important in the transport of substances
into and out of body tissues is
a. muscle b. epithelial c. nervous d. connective
______2. A primary tissue characterized by closely packed cells with little intercellular material is
a. epithelial b. muscle c. nervous d. connective
______3. Closely packed columnar cells having cilia probably function in
a. support b. diffusion c. movement of particles d. insulation
______4. A tissue characterized by a fibrous, semi fluid matrix and few cells probably functions in
a. transport b. protection c. secretion d. support
______5. Tissue that is specialized to protect body surfaces from mechanical injury is
a. stratified squamous epithelium
b. ciliated epithelium
c. adipose tissue
d. striated muscle
______6. Cells specialized for carrying impulses to the muscles are
a. osteoblasts b. associative neurons c. motor neurons
d. myofilaments
______7. Muscle tissue characterized by involuntary control and absence of striations is called
a. smooth b. striated c. osseous d. cardiac
______8. A tissue lining the blood vessels and specialized for diffusion in known as
a. simple columnar epithelium b. endothelium c. blood d. fibrous connective tissue
______9. A group of tissues that functions together in the performance of a vital activity makes up a(n)
a. system b. organ c. organism d. cell system
______10. Mucus is
a. formed by leukocytes
c. a product of a goblet cell
b. a specialized type of cartilage in the nose
d. a product of ciliary action
______11. Ligaments, which hold bones firmly in place at various joints, are composed of
a. cartilage b. loose connective tissue c. fibrous connective tissue d. osseous tissue
______12. Muscle tissue capable of contracting without being stimulated by neurons is called
a. striated b. involuntary c. smooth d. cardiac
______13. A primary tissue type adapted to collect and transmit information is
a. epithelium b. muscle tissue c. nervous tissue d. connective tissue
______14. The properties of the matrix are important in determining the functions of the primary tissue type
known as
a. connective b. nervous c. epithelium d. muscle
______15. Groups of cells arranged according to structural and functional characteristics are called
a. organs b. tissues c. structural and functional units d. systems
______16. All of the following are tissues except
a. the skin b. the lining of the intestines
c. the fingernails
d. the bones
______17. Striated muscle tissue
a. contracts very rapidly
b. is usually found in the walls of the stomach
c. can contract without nervous stimulation d. consists of spindle-shaped cells with a single nucleus
______18. All of the following are solid components of circulating tissue except
a. erythrocytes b. osteocytes c. thrombocytes d. leukocytes
______19. The tissue lining the digestive tract that functions in protection and secretion is known as
a. simple stratified epithelium b. ciliated epithelium
c. simple columnar epithelium d. simple cuboidal epithelium
______20. All of the following are characteristic of connective tissue except
a. keratin b. elastin c. collagen d. a matrix
______21. The tissue that secretes serous fluid to reduce friction between membranes is
a. stratified squamous epithelium
b. cartilage
c. simple columnar epithelium
d. simple squamous epithelium
______22. Cells with large vacuoles that serve to protect and insulate the body are found in |
a. adipose tissue b. liquid tissue c. simple cuboidal epithelium d. cartilage
______23. Tissue that covers the muscles and holds muscle bundles in place is known as
a. cartilage b. adipose tissue c. fibrous connective tissue d. loose connective tissue
______24. Cartilage
a. is often replaced by bone
c. lies within muscles
b. binds muscles to bones
d. is composed of collagen
______25. A type of tissue commonly found in the secretory portion of glands is
a. simple columnar epithelium
b. simple cuboidal epithelium
c. adipose tissue
d. simple squamous epithelium
Answer each of the following essay questions in the space provided:
A. Why is the hand considered to be an organ of the body? List all tissues involved.
B. Name at least three important roles of adipose tissue in the body.
1)________________________________________
2)________________________________________
3)________________________________________
KEY
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. B
ESSAY:
A. Its composed of a variety of tissues all functioning together as a single unit:
1) stratified epithelium (skin), 2) bone and cartilage (skeletal structure), 3) nerve tissue (sense organs), 4)
endothelium (ling of blood vessels), 5) muscles (striated and smooth)(palm of hand and blood vessels), 6)
connective tissue (fibrous and elastic), 7) adipose tissue (cushioning)
B. 1) supplies energy, 2) insulator, 3) cushioning