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1) Through the process of cell differentiation ________.A) each cell develops a characteristic set of structural featuresB) each cell becomes capable of performing all vital functionsC) cells in nearby locations become unable to work togetherD) each cell becomes able to change its function throughout its life cycleE) None of the answers are correct.2) Which of the following is the study of groups of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to perform specific functions?A) cytologyB) anatomyC) histologyD) physiologyE) embryology3) In epithelial tissues ________.A) cells that are damaged or lost at the surface cannot be replacedB) cells obtain nutrients via blood vessels found in the tissuesC) extracellular fluid or fibers separate the individual cellsD) there is little or no intercellular space between the cellsE) the organelles and other cytoplasmic components are evenly distributed between the exposed and attached surfaces of the epithelial cells4) Which feature(s) provides great strength and stability to epithelia?A) intercellular cementB) cell adhesion moleculesC) cell junctionsD) physical interlockingE) All of the answers are correct.5) Which epithelial feature, dominated by glycoproteins and a network of five microfilaments, functions in providing a barrier that restricts the movement of proteins and other large molecules from the underlying connective tissue?A) basolateral surfaceB) apical surfaceC) dense layer of basal laminaD) intercellular connectionsE) clear layer of basal lamina6) Which type of epithelium is found in portions of the respiratory tract and includes a mixture of cell types whose nuclei are situated at varying distances from the surface?A) simple squamousB) simple cuboidalC) stratified columnarD) stratified cuboidalE) pseudostratified columnar7) Which of the following exclusively describes stratified epithelia?A) They consist of a single cell layer.B) They always have a free surface exposed to some inner chamber or passageway.C) They are avascular.D) They cover surfaces subjected to mechanical and chemical stress.E) None of the answers are correct.8) The presence of large numbers of microvilli on the exposed surfaces of epithelial cells indicates that ________.A) it is an area where absorption and secretion occurB) these cells provide energy for transport activitiesC) these cells are probably located along portions of the respiratory tract from the lungs toward the throatD) All of the answers are correct.E) None of the answers are correct.10) Which type of epithelium is present where easy exchange of materials out of the blood is most important, such as that in the lining of the heart and all blood vessels?A) stratified squamous epitheliumB) columnar epitheliumC) cuboidal epitheliumD) endotheliumE) simple epithelium11) Epithelial cells usually have ________.A) a basal laminaB) unevenly distributed organellesC) apical and basal plasmalemmae with different associated proteins and functionsD) an exposed apical surfaceE) All of the answers are correct.13) Merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following?A) simple alveolarB) simple tubularC) simple coiled tubularD) simple branched alveolarE) simple branched tubular15) What type of tissue comprises the inner lining of the ventral body cavity?A) simple squamous epitheliumB) stratified epitheliumC) columnar epitheliumD) mesotheliumE) endothelium17) The tissue lining the small intestine of the digestive tract is called ________.A) stratified squamous epitheliumB) simple columnar epitheliumC) stratified columnar epitheliumD) simple squamous epitheliumE) None of the answers are correct.18) Hormones are examples of ________ secretion.A) exocrineB) endocrineC) holocrineD) merocrineE) apocrine19) What is the simplest multicellular exocrine gland called?A) tubular glandsB) secretory sheetC) acinar glandsD) alveolar glandsE) simple coiled tubular20) Unicellular exocrine glands are ________.A) mixed exocrine glandsB) connected to a surface by ductsC) also called goblet cellsD) arranged in a secretory sheetE) None of the answers are correct.22) Functions of connective tissue include ________.A) establishing a structural framework for the bodyB) transporting fluid and dissolved materials from one body region to anotherC) protecting delicate organsD) supporting, surrounding, and interconnecting tissue typesE) All of the answers are correct.23) Which of the following cells can be found in connective tissue?A) mesenchymal cellsB) fibroblastsC) eosinophils D) mast cells E) All of the answers are correct. 24) Loose connective tissue proper contains ________.A) fixed and wandering cellsB) a tight frameworkC) parallel, packed fibersD) a solid ground substanceE) only elastic fibers25) Most energy storage in the body is accomplished by which of the following cells?A) adipocytesB) melanocytesC) macrophagesD) fibroblastsE) lymphocytes26) Small, mobile connective tissue cells that release chemicals (after injury or infection), which mediate the inflammatory response, are known as ________.A) lymphocytesB) adipocytesC) microphagesD) free macrophagesE) mast cells27) The type of cartilage that is specialized to resist compression is ________.A) osteocartilageB) fibrocartilageC) elastic cartilageD) hyaline cartilageE) All of the answers are correct.29) Which of the following comprises a list of the most closely related connective tissue types?A) adipose tissue, tendon, blood, lymph, boneB) elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage, skinC) tendon, blood, lymph, reticular tissueD) areolar tissue, tendon, bone, cartilageE) reticular tissue, dense elastic connective tissue proper, adipose tissue30) Membranes are formed by the combination of which tissues?A) epithelial and connectiveB) epithelial and muscleC) connective and muscleD) muscle and neuralE) connective and neural32) Which of the following describes the major function of serous membranes?A) Each consists of a mesothelium supported by dense connective tissue.B) They line body cavities that communicate with the exterior.C) They are loosely attached to the body wall and to the organs they cover.D) Their parietal and visceral portions never touch.E) Tiny amounts of transudate formed on the surfaces of the membrane reduce friction.35) Connective tissues form the internal framework of the body that does which of the following?A) provides strength and stabilityB) maintains the relative positions of internal organsC) provides a route for the distribution of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nervesD) All of the answers are correct.E) None of the answers are correct.36) Connective tissue layers that lie between deep fascia and serous membranes, and line body cavities is called ________.A) superficial fasciaB) intermuscular fasciaC) subcutaneous layerD) subserous fasciaE) hypodermis ................
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