A & P- Histology

Which of the following epithelial membranes does not match its definition?

• synovial: specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of joints

• cutaneous: has a direct interaction with the outside environment, such as the skin

• serous: can either have a direct connection with the outside environment or not

• mucous: is connected with the outside environment through tubes or openings

Which of the following cell types allows for the diffusion of gases?

• stratified squamous

• simple columnar

• simple cuboidal

• simple squamous

What type of tissue named below is designed with tough fibrous layers made to join bones to bones?

• areolar

• blood

• adipose

• ligaments

What type of epithelial tissue has fingerlike projections for aiding in absorption of nutrients and has an appearance of more than one layer of cells but in reality contains only one layer?

• simple cuboidal

• stratified squamous

• simple columnar

• pseudostratified columnar

What type of membrane is used for lubrication, trapping pathogens and dust, and for protection? It is found in many areas such as the digestive system and respiratory system?

• cutaneous

• synovial

• serous

• mucous

What type of muscle is slow to contract and is found in blood vessels and digestive tract?

• smooth

• cardiac

• skeletal

What type of tissue is responsible for transmission of impulses and evaluation of your body's homeostasis?

• nervous

• muscular

• epithelial

• connective

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

• blood

• bone

• cartilage

• muscle

What type of muscle tissue does not contain a high amount of mitochondria?

• skeletal

• cardiac

• smooth

What structures of nervous tissue are responsible for receiving information?

• axon

• cell body

• dendrites