Chapter 05: Tissues
Colville: Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The basal surface of an epithelial cell
a.
faces the lumen of body cavity.
b.
faces the underlying connective tissue.
c.
is joined to adjacent cells by a desmosome.
d.
is joined to adjacent cells by a tight junction.
2. Which surface of an epithelial cell lies closest to its blood supply?
a.
apical surface
b.
basal surface
c.
lateral surface
d.
medial surface
3. Cells that are linked by tubular channels that run from the cytoplasm of one cell to the
cytoplasm of the adjacent cell are said to connected by
a.
gap junctions.
b.
junctional complexes.
c.
tight junctions.
d.
tonofilaments.
4. The __ anchors a cell to its underlying connective tissue.
a.
basement membrane
b.
connexon
c.
desmosome
d.
tight junction
5. The brush border of an epithelial cell is found
a.
on the apical surface of the cell.
b.
on the basal surface of the cell.
c.
on the basement membrane of the cell.
d.
on the lateral surfaces of the cell.
6. Keratin is found
a.
in heart muscle cells.
b.
in liver cells.
c.
in oviduct cells.
d.
in skin cells.
7. If a tissue has more than one layer of epithelial cells, the epithelial cells are classified as
a.
columnar.
b.
cuboidal.
c.
stratified.
d.
striated.
8. The type of epithelium found on the surface of the ovaries and lining the ducts of glands is
a.
keratinized.
b.
pseudostratified columnar.
c.
simple cuboidal.
d.
simple squamous.
9. The thinnest epithelial cells are fragile and are found lining surfaces involved in passage of
liquids or gasses. They are classified as
a.
pseudocolumnar.
b.
simple cuboidal.
c.
simple squamous.
d.
transitional.
10. The urinary bladder is partially lined by __, giving it the ability to expand and contract as
needed.
a.
columnar epithelium
b.
keratinized epithelium
c.
simple squamous epithelium
d.
transitional epithelium
11. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is classified as such based on
a.
the nonuniform height of the cells.
b.
the nonuniform level of the nuclei of the cells.
c.
the nonuniform shape of the cells.
d.
the nonuniform width of the cells.
12. The most abundant tissue type by weight in the body is
a.
connective tissue.
b.
epithelial tissue.
c.
muscle tissue.
d.
nerve tissue.
13. Glands produce their secretions in their
a.
cellular membrane.
b.
endoplasmic reticulum.
c.
mitochondria.
d.
secretory granules.
14. When mucin is mixed with water, it becomes
a.
mucous.
b.
mucus.
c.
saliva.
d.
sweat.
15. If a gland loses the apex of a secretory cell during the secretory process, it is classified as a/an
a.
acinar gland.
b.
apocrine gland.
c.
holocrine gland.
d.
merocrine gland.
16. If a gland loses an entire secretory cell during the secretory process, it is classified as a/an
a.
acinar gland.
b.
apocrine gland.
c.
holocrine gland.
d.
merocrine gland.
17. If a gland has a branched duct that carries secretions to the deposition site, it is a
a.
complex gland.
b.
compound gland.
c.
tubular gland.
d.
tubuloalveolar gland.
18. Which two components of connective tissue allow connective tissue to be elastic or rigid, or
semisolid or liquid?
a.
cell type and ground substance
b.
ground substance and fiber type
c.
ground substance and vascularization
d.
vascularization and cell type
19. An example of a wandering cell type in connective tissue is
a.
fat cells.
b.
fibroblast.
c.
reticular cells.
d.
white blood cells.
20. Elastic fibers are also known as
a.
brown fibers.
b.
red fibers.
c.
white fibers.
d.
yellow fibers.
21. Collagen fibers are composed of
a.
carbohydrates.
b.
lipids.
c.
mesoderm.
d.
protein.
22. The medium through which cells exchange nutrients and waste materials with the bloodstream
is
a.
collagen.
b.
elastic fibers.
c.
ground substance.
d.
reticular fibers.
23. An example of a fixed cell is a/an
a.
histiocyte.
b.
leukocyte.
c.
macrophage.
d.
osteoblast.
24. A chondroblast will produce the fibers and ground substance for
a.
adipose tissue.
b.
bone.
c.
cartilage.
d.
fibrous tissue.
25. Tendons are made up of
a.
areolar connective tissue.
b.
dense regular connective tissue.
c.
elastic connective tissue.
d.
reticular connective tissue.
26. Because it is a site of heat production, this type of connective tissue is found in animals that
hibernate during the cold winter months.
a.
brown adipose tissue
b.
dense fibrous connective tissue
c.
reticular fibrous connective tissue
d.
white adipose tissue
27. Gristle is a common name for
a.
cancellous bone.
b.
cartilage.
c.
dense irregular connective tissue.
d.
dense regular connective tissue.
28. The pinna of the ears of animals contains __ cartilage.
a.
articular
b.
elastic
c.
fibroelastic
d.
hyaline
29. The most rigid type of cartilage is __ cartilage.
a.
articular
b.
elastic
c.
fibroelastic
d.
hyaline
30. The __ has many tiny blood vessels that supply nutrients to cartilage.
a.
chondronectin
b.
lacunae
c.
matrix
d.
perichondrium
31. The matrix of blood in the body is
a.
erythrocytes.
b.
plasma.
c.
serum.
d.
thrombocytes.
32. The type of connective tissue associated with haversian canals is
a.
blood.
b.
bone.
c.
cartilage.
d.
fat.
33. The lamina propria of a mucous membrane is composed of
a.
elastic connective tissue.
b.
loose connective tissue.
c.
simple squamous epithelia tissue.
d.
stratified squamous epithelial tissue.
34. A high fever can lead to __ mucous membranes
a.
black
b.
blue
c.
red
d.
yellow
35. The capillary refill time test is performed
a.
on the anus.
b.
on the gums.
c.
on the nose.
d.
on the upper eyelid.
36. The portion of a membrane that lines a cavity wall is the
a.
mucous layer.
b.
parietal layer.
c.
serosal layer.
d.
visceral layer.
37. If a membrane lines a cavity with an opening to the external environment, it is called a
a.
cutaneous membrane.
b.
mucous membrane.
c.
serous membrane.
d.
synovial membrane.
38. The type of membrane that lines the cavities of joints is
a.
cutaneous membrane.
b.
mucous membrane.
c.
serous membrane.
d.
synovial membrane.
39. The type of membrane that has no epithelium is
a.
cutaneous membrane.
b.
mucous membrane.
c.
serous membrane.
d.
synovial membrane.
40. Another name for the skin is
a.
cutaneous membrane.
b.
mucous membrane.
c.
serous membrane.
d.
synovial membrane.
41. A normal transudate in the abdominal cavity is called
a.
ascites.
b.
effusion.
c.
peritoneal fluid.
d.
pleural fluid.
42. Serosal fluid is found
a.
between the epithelium and connective tissue of a serous membrane.
b.
between the parietal and visceral layers of a serous membrane.
c.
between two parietal layers of a serous membrane.
d.
between two visceral layers of a serous membrane.
43. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found
a.
covering bones.
b.
covering tendons.
c.
in the mouth.
d.
in the skin.
44. The muscles in the wall of the uterus and urinary bladder are
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle.
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle.
c.
striated involuntary muscle.
d.
striated voluntary muscle.
45. The major muscles in all four legs of a horse are
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle.
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle.
c.
striated involuntary muscle.
d.
striated voluntary muscle.
46. Which type of muscle is paralyzed when its nerve supply is absent?
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle
c.
striated involuntary muscle
d.
striated voluntary muscle
47. Which type of muscle makes up the majority of the heart?
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle
c.
striated involuntary muscle
d.
striated voluntary muscle
48. Which type of muscle is responsible for constricting the walls of blood vessels?
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle
c.
striated involuntary muscle
d.
striated voluntary muscle
49. Which type of muscle has muscle cells that connect to one another at junctions called
intercalated disks?
a.
nonstriated involuntary muscle
b.
nonstriated voluntary muscle
c.
striated involuntary muscle
d.
striated voluntary muscle
50. The nucleus of a nerve cell is found in the
a.
axon.
b.
dendrite.
c.
neuroglia.
d.
perikaryon.
51. The part of the nerve cell that receives impulses of information from other cells is the
a.
axon.
b.
dendrite.
c.
neuroglia.
d.
perikaryon.
52. The longest cells in the body are
a.
columnar epithelial cells.
b.
nerve cells.
c.
skeletal muscle cells.
d.
smooth muscle cells.
53. During the inflammatory process the first thing that happens is
a.
clot formation.
b.
phagocytosis.
c.
vasoconstriction.
d.
vasodilation.
54. During the inflammatory process phagocytosis is the job of
a.
fibrin.
b.
macrophages.
c.
mast cells.
d.
platelets.
55. Heparin and histamine from mast cells function to directly cause
a.
conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
b.
neutrophils to kill invading microorganisms.
c.
vasoconstriction.
d.
vasodilation.
56. A scab is a/an
a.
external clot.
b.
granulation tissue.
c.
internal clot.
d.
platelet clump.
57. “Proud flesh” is composed of
a.
collagen fibers and capillaries.
b.
collagen fibers and macrophages.
c.
epithelial tissue and capillaries.
d.
epithelial tissue and collagen fibers.
58. Scar tissue is made from
a.
epithelial tissue.
b.
fibrin tissue.
c.
granulation tissue.
d.
reticular tissue.
59. The type of wound healing that occurs when a wound is sutured is
a.
faith healing.
b.
first-intention healing.
c.
second-intention healing.
d.
third-intention healing.
60. Which is a characteristic of second-intention wound healing?
a.
A scar develops.
b.
An example is a superficial scratch.
c.
No granulation tissue forms.
d.
The edges of the wound are held together.