Question 1

After a wound has healed, the scar that remains is mostly composed of ________ fibers.

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The answer of After a wound has healed, the scar...

Question 2

This term refers to the accumulation of fluid at a site of inflammation.

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The answer of This term refers to the accumulation of...

Question 3

The major function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium is

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A)   secretion.
B)   filtration.
C)   protection.
D)   absorption.

Question 4

Dense regular connective tissue is characterized by giving strength in all directions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cancer occurs when cells multiply excessively, forming malignant neoplasms. Which characteristic of epithelium makes it the most common type of tissue involved in cancer?

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A)   specialized cell junctions
B)   polarity
C)   avascularity
D)   high regenerative capacity
E)   supportive connective tissue

Question 6

All of the following are true regarding multicellular exocrine glands except

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A)   Each has an epithelium-walled duct and secretory epithelium.
B)   Supportive connective tissue with blood vessels and nerves surrounds most glands.
C)   Simple glands contain a duct without branches.
D)   Alveolar glands have secretory cells that form tubes.
E)   Compound glands have branched ducts.

Question 7

Pseudostratified columnar is one of the tissues of this category.

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A)   muscle
B)   nervous
C)   connective
D)   epithelial

Question 8

Of the following, the tissue with the greatest capacity for regeneration is

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A)   skeletal muscle.
B)   neurons.
C)   epithelium.
D)   smooth muscle.

Question 9

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates a cellular junction that prevents molecules from passing between epithelial cells?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   E

Question 10

Which of the following provides the least resistance to diffusion?

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A)   simple columnar epithelium
B)   simple cuboidal epithelium
C)   simple squamous epithelium
D)   stratified squamous epithelium

Question 11

The brain and spinal cord are composed primarily of this tissue type.

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A)   muscle
B)   nervous
C)   connective
D)   epithelial

Question 12

The major function of stratified squamous epithelium is

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A)   diffusion.
B)   absorption.
C)   filtration.
D)   protection from abrasion.

Question 13

Which type of tissue is correctly matched with the embryonic tissue it is derived from?

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A)   connective tissue - ectoderm
B)   nervous tissue - mesenchyme
C)   muscle tissue - ectoderm
D)   nervous tissue - endoderm
E)   connective tissue - mesenchyme

Question 14

A type of connective tissue that is not classified as a connective tissue proper is

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A)   dense irregular connective tissue.
B)   areolar tissue.
C)   adipose tissue.
D)   cartilage.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the inflammatory response?

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A)   the margins of the wound are pulled together
B)   involves release of chemicals that cause local vasodilation
C)   occurs within connective tissue
D)   results in edema and delivery of chemicals needed for repair

Question 16

All lining and covering membranes consist of

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A)   an epithelium only.
B)   a serosa.
C)   an epithelium, a connective tissue, and smooth muscle.
D)   epithelium and connective tissue.

Question 17

The best definition of fibrosis is

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A)   the production of collagen fibers.
B)   the production of elastic fibers.
C)   the formation of dense regular connective tissue.
D)   the formation of scar tissue.

Question 18

In connective tissues, the primary extracellular molecules responsible for resisting tension are

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A)   intermediate filaments in fibroblasts.
B)   collagen fibers.
C)   proteoglycans
D)   elastin fibers.

Question 19

Which one of the following basic types of tissues has an abundant extracellular matrix?

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A)   epithelial
B)   connective
C)   muscle
D)   nervous

Question 20

Of the types of lining and covering membranes, is the driest one is

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A)   cutaneous.
B)   serous.
C)   mucous.
D)   parietal.

Exam 4: Tissues

The brain and spinal cord are composed primarily of this tissue type.

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The best definition of fibrosis is

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Cancer occurs when cells multiply excessively, forming malignant neoplasms. Which characteristic of epithelium makes it the most common type of tissue involved in cancer?

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A type of connective tissue that is not classified as a connective tissue proper is

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Of the types of lining and covering membranes, is the driest one is

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Dense regular connective tissue is characterized by giving strength in all directions.

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Which of the following provides the least resistance to diffusion?

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This term refers to the accumulation of fluid at a site of inflammation.

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The major function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium is

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Which one of the following basic types of tissues has an abundant extracellular matrix?

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All of the following are true regarding multicellular exocrine glands except

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Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates a cellular junction that prevents molecules from passing between epithelial cells?

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The major function of stratified squamous epithelium is

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Which type of tissue is correctly matched with the embryonic tissue it is derived from?

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After a wound has healed, the scar that remains is mostly composed of ________ fibers.

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All lining and covering membranes consist of

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Of the following, the tissue with the greatest capacity for regeneration is

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Pseudostratified columnar is one of the tissues of this category.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the inflammatory response?

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In connective tissues, the primary extracellular molecules responsible for resisting tension are

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