Question 1

Smooth muscle cells possess central nuclei but lack striations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is .

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A)   muscle
B)   elastic
C)   collagen
D)   reticular

Question 3

Epithelial tissues always exhibit polarity; that is, they have a free surface and a basal surface.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following:
-Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

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Question 5

Which of the following is true about epithelia?

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A)   Pseudostratified epithelia are commonly keratinized.
B)   Stratified epithelia are associated with filtration.
C)   Simple epithelia are commonly found in areas of high abrasion.
D)   Endothelium provides a slick surface lining all hollow cardiovascular organs.

Question 6

How can one tell the difference between stratified squamous epithelium and transitional epithelium?

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Question 7

Which statement best describes connective tissue?

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A)   primarily concerned with secretion
B)   usually lines a body cavity
C)   typically arranged in a single layer of cells
D)   usually contains a large amount of matrix

Question 8

Arteries, veins, and lymphatics keep clots from sticking as long as their is intact and healthy.

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A)   mesothelium
B)   endothelium
C)   simple cuboidal epithelium
D)   transitional epithelium

Question 9

Squamous cells are flattened and scalelike when mature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following:
-Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel.

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The answer of      Figure 4.1Using...

Question 11

All epithelial tissue rests upon a(n) composed of connective tissue.

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Question 12

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium ciliated variety _.

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A)   aids in digestion
B)   possesses no goblet cells
C)   is not an epithelial classification
D)   lines most of the respiratory tract

Question 13

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following:
-Cardiac muscle.

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Question 14

Cartilage has good regenerative capacity, while most epithelial tissues do not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Select the correct statement regarding the stem cells of connective tissue.

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A)   Connective tissue does not contain cells.
B)   Connective tissue cells are nondividing.
C)   "Blast" cells are undifferentiated, actively dividing cells.
D)   Chondroblasts are the main cell type of connective tissue proper.

Question 16

What are the three main components of connective tissue?

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A)   fibroblasts, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts
B)   collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers
C)   ground substance, fibers, and cells
D)   alveoli, fibrous capsule, and secretory cells

Question 17

The role of brown fat is to warm the body; whereas, the role of white fat is to store nutrients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue?

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A)   When connective tissue is stretched, collagen gives it the ability to snap back.
B)   Collagen fibers provides high tensile strength.
C)   Reticular fibers form thick, ropelike structures.
D)   Elastin fibers are sometimes called white fibers.

Question 19

How is epithelial tissue the opposite of connective tissue?

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Epithelial versus connective distinction...

Question 20

Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following:
-Simple cuboidal epithelium.

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Exam 4: Tissue: the Living Fabric

Cartilage has good regenerative capacity, while most epithelial tissues do not.

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Squamous cells are flattened and scalelike when mature.

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Epithelial tissues always exhibit polarity; that is, they have a free surface and a basal surface.

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Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following: -Cardiac muscle.

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Which of the following is true about epithelia?

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Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following: -Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

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Figure 4.1Using Figure 4.1, match the following: -Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel.

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Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue?

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Select the correct statement regarding the stem cells of connective tissue.

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How is epithelial tissue the opposite of connective tissue?

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The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is .

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Arteries, veins, and lymphatics keep clots from sticking as long as their is intact and healthy.

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Which statement best describes connective tissue?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium ciliated variety _.

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Smooth muscle cells possess central nuclei but lack striations.

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Figure 4.2Using Figure 4.2, match the following: -Simple cuboidal epithelium.

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The role of brown fat is to warm the body; whereas, the role of white fat is to store nutrients.

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What are the three main components of connective tissue?

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How can one tell the difference between stratified squamous epithelium and transitional epithelium?

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All epithelial tissue rests upon a(n) composed of connective tissue.

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