HBHD I Chapter 4

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A tissue is:

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a group of similar cells that perform a unique function to help the organ do its job

Front

The four principal types of tissues include all of the following except: nervous, muscle, cartilage, connective

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cartilage

Front

The matrix of the blood is the: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma

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plasma

Front

Which of the following is not a function of epithelium? Secretion, Protection, Absorption, All of the above are functions of the membranous epithelium

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All of the above are functions of the membranous epithelium

Front

Which of the following is not a structural example of epithelium? Stratified squamous, Simple transitional, Simple columnar, Pseudostratified

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Simple transitional

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Epithelial cells can be classified according to shape. Which of the following is not a characteristic shape of epithelium? Cuboidal, Squamous, Columnar

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Rectangular

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Endocrine glands discharge their products into: body cavities, blood, organ surfaces, tissues

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blood

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Which statement regarding pseudostratified epithelium is false? Options: Basement membrane lies beneath pseudostratified epithelium, Pseudo means “false”, Pseudostratified epithelium is several layers thick, Pseudostratified epithelium lines the trachea

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Pseudostratified epithelium is several layers thick

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Which of the following is not an example of connective tissue? Circle the correct answer: Adipose, Blood, Bone.

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Adipose tissue performs which of the following functions except? Insulation, Protection, Support, suppress disease

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suppress disease