Question 1

After six months of lifting weights at the gym,you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size.This increase in size is due to __________ of muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperplasia
B)   neoplasia
C)   hypertrophy
D)   metaplasia
E)   atrophyF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

__________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body,whereas __________ epithelium is rare.

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple columnar;stratified columnar
B)   Stratified squamous;stratified columnar
C)   Pseudostratified;stratified squamous
D)   Simple cuboidal;stratified squamous
E)   Stratified squamous;simple squamousF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   necrosis
B)   apoptosis
C)   atrophy
D)   infarction
E)   gangreneF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The covering of body surfaces and the lining of body cavities is composed of __________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   interstitial
B)   muscle
C)   adipose
D)   epithelial
E)   nervousF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

In the intestine,__________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

Accepted Answer

A)   the plasma membrane
B)   desmosomes
C)   tight junctions
D)   gap (communicating) junctions
E)   ground substanceF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Blood functions to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   allow for heart contraction and relaxation
B)   store energy for the heart
C)   provide support to the heart
D)   line the heart chambers
E)   transport nutrients to the tissuesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of fibrous connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reticular tissue
B)   Hyaline cartilage
C)   Dense regular connective tissue
D)   Dense irregular connective tissue
E)   Areolar tissueF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow,with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface,is called __________ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratified squamous
B)   stratified cuboidal
C)   simple cuboidal
D)   simple columnar
E)   pseudostratified columnarF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities,including _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   helping to transfer charges in the nervous system
B)   holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance
C)   giving bone its brittle,inorganic structure
D)   providing the major structural support of tendons and ligaments
E)   acting as an energy reserve for muscle contractionF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

A brush border of microvilli is found in __________ epithelium,which can be found in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pseudostratified;nasal cavity
B)   simple cuboidal;esophagus
C)   simple columnar;small intestine
D)   stratified squamous;anal canal
E)   stratified squamous;esophagusF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 5: Histology

After six months of lifting weights at the gym,you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size.This increase in size is due to __________ of muscle cells.

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Which of the following is not a type of fibrous connective tissue?

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities,including _________.

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epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body,whereas epithelium is rare.

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Blood functions to __________________.

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An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow,with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface,is called __________ epithelium.

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It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.

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A brush border of microvilli is found in epithelium,which can be found in the .

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Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another.

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Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

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In the intestine,__________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

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The covering of body surfaces and the lining of body cavities is composed of __________ tissue.

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Exam 5: Histology

After six months of lifting weights at the gym,you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size.This increase in size is due to __________ of muscle cells.

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Which of the following is not a type of fibrous connective tissue?

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities,including _________.

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__________ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body,whereas __________ epithelium is rare.

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Blood functions to __________________.

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An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow,with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface,is called __________ epithelium.

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It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.

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A brush border of microvilli is found in __________ epithelium,which can be found in the __________.

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Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another.

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Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

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In the intestine,__________ ensure(s) that most digested nutrients pass through the epithelial cells and not between them.

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The covering of body surfaces and the lining of body cavities is composed of __________ tissue.

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epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body,whereas epithelium is rare.

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A brush border of microvilli is found in epithelium,which can be found in the .

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