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WorksheetsGCSF 2013 TISSUE
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The material that surrounds cells in tissues is called __________.
lymph
plasma
cytoplasm
extracellular matrix
The four primary tissue types are
bone, skin, blood, and muscle.
glands, bone, lungs, and kidney.
connective, epithelial, skin, and blood.
epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
Epithelial tissue is characterized by
a rich blood supply.
tightly packed cells.
absence of any basement membrane.
both tightly packed cells and a rich blood supply.
Most epithelial tissues have one __________, surface and a __________ surface that is attached to a basement membrane.
apical; basal
apical; lateral
lateral; apical
peripheral; apical
Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissue?
Protecting underlying structures
Secreting and absorbing substances
Filtration – permitting or stopping the passage of substances through layers
All of the choices are correct.
The various types of epithelia are classified by
the size and shape of cells.
the size and location of cells.
the shape of cells and number of cell layers.
the number of cell layers and size of the cells.
Which of the following epithelial types is mismatched with its function?
Simple epithelium – diffusion
Columnar epithelium – secretion
Stratified epithelium – protection
Squamous epithelium – stretching
An area of the body that experiences friction and wear and tear would likely contain ___________ epithelial tissue.
simple cuboidal
simple columnar
stratified squamous
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Glands with ducts are called __________ glands, and glands that do not have ducts are __________ glands.
apocrine; exocrine
exocrine; endocrine
merocrine; exocrine
endocrine; exocrine
The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly __________.
onto the skin surface
into the bloodstream
into the nervous tissue
into the lumen of a tube
A type of gland called a/an _________ gland accumulates its secretion in the cytoplasm of the cell; the cell then ruptures and becomes part of the secretion.
apocrine
holocrine
endocrine
merocrine
What is the embryonic tissue that all connective tissue comes from?
Ectoderm
Endoderm
Mesenchyme
Hyaluronic acid
What type of cartilage is found covering the ends of bones in joints, attaching the ribs to the sternum, supporting the trachea and forming much of the embryonic skeleton?
Fibrocartilage
Osteocartilage
Elastic cartilage
Hyaline cartilage
Where is reticular connective tissue found?
Muscles and bones
Spleen, muscles, and brain
Lymphatic tissue, bone marrow, and liver
All of the choices are correct.
The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is _________ muscle tissue.
striated
smooth
skeletal
voluntary
Which of the following is correctly matched?
Dendrite – rapidly dividing cell
Neurons – supportive cells of the nervous system
Cell body – carry action potentials toward the cell body
Axons – conduct action potentials away from the cell body
Which body membrane protects the body from water loss and harm to internal organs?
Serous
Mucous
Synovial
Cutaneous
_________ membranes prevent desiccation, provide lubrication, and trap bacteria and foreign particles.
Serous
Mucous
Synovial
Cutaneous
Which body membrane would be found lining the inside of the knee joint?
Serous membrane
Mucous membrane
Synovial membrane
Cutaneous membrane
Support cells of the brain and spinal cord are called __________.
neuroglia
fibroblasts
mast cells
leukocytes
