Question 1

Alison was looking at a tissue under the microscope.It had cells within lacuna and the matrix was glassy looking.What type of tissue is she looking at?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood
B)  bone
C)  cartilage
D)  adipose
E)  areolarF) A) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 2

Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Moving from the outside of the body,the first type of tissue encountered is epithelial tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  actin
B)  collagen
C)  keratin
D)  fibrinogen
E)  myosinF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

What carries oxygen in the blood?

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A)  platelets
B)  serum
C)  plasma
D)  white blood cells
E)  red blood cellsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The pleurae would be found in which body system?

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A)  the respiratory system
B)  the cardiovascular system
C)  the muscular system
D)  the urinary system
E)  the skeletal systemF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue,elastin,and collagen.What is this region of the integument called?

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous layer
B)  Langerhan layer
C)  epidermis
D)  hypodermis
E)  dermisF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

In epithelial tissues,what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  ependymal cells
B)  plasma membrane
C)  synovial membrane
D)  basement membrane
E)  transitional membraneF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinomas.
B)  sarcomas.
C)  leukemias.
D)  lymphomas.
E)  blastomas.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E) B

Question 10

Which type of neuroglia cell is found outside of the brain?

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A)  astrocytes
B)  microglia
C)  oligodendrocytes
D)  Schwann cells
E)  axonsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which systems function in adjustment of the acid-base balance of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular and muscular
B)  cardiovascular and urinary
C)  respiratory and urinary
D)  respiratory and skeletal
E)  muscular and skeletalF) A) and B)
G) D) and E) C

Question 12

Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus
B)  keratin
C)  hyaline cartilage
D)  sweat
E)  waxF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Gynecologists perform yearly pap smears for women.This procedure is important in early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer
B)  colon cancer
C)  cervical cancer
D)  pancreatic cancer
E)  liver cancerF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

As a result of an infection,which component of blood would increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets
B)  erythrocytes
C)  leukocytes
D)  plasma
E)  serumF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What membrane is infected in meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lining of the brain and spinal cord
B)  the lining of the lungs
C)  the lining of the heart
D)  the lining of the digestive tract
E)  the lining of the reproductive tractF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Todd's father slipped a disk in his back.Dr.Foster explained to the family that the intervertebral disks are composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic cartilage.
B)  hyaline cartilage.
C)  composite cartilage.
D)  fibrocartilage.
E)  bonE.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the

Accepted Answer

A)  bile.
B)  small intestines.
C)  large intestines.
D)  stomach.
E)  blood.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which type of tissues make up the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified squamous epithelium
B)  dense fibrous connective tissue
C)  adipose tissue
D)  elastic fibers
E)  loose connective tissueF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption
B)  secretion
C)  excretion
D)  removing debris
E)  protectionF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 4: Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Alison was looking at a tissue under the microscope.It had cells within lacuna and the matrix was glassy looking.What type of tissue is she looking at?

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Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

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Moving from the outside of the body,the first type of tissue encountered is epithelial tissue.

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What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?

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What carries oxygen in the blood?

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The pleurae would be found in which body system?

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Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue,elastin,and collagen.What is this region of the integument called?

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In epithelial tissues,what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

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Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called

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Which type of neuroglia cell is found outside of the brain?

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Which systems function in adjustment of the acid-base balance of the blood?

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Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

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Gynecologists perform yearly pap smears for women.This procedure is important in early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

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As a result of an infection,which component of blood would increase?

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The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

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What membrane is infected in meningitis?

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Todd's father slipped a disk in his back.Dr.Foster explained to the family that the intervertebral disks are composed of

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Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the

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Which type of tissues make up the epidermis?

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The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

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