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WorksheetsA&P Test: Connective Tissue
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 56mins
If two daughter cells are derived from a stem cell and one undergoes a process to retain a more specialized function, what is this called?
Totipotency
Differentiation
Self-renewal of stem cells
Both A and B
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes embryonic stem cells from adult stem cells?
Embryonic stem cells can only differentiate into blood cells.
Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into any cell type.
Adult stem cells can differentiate into any cell type.
Adult stem cells are only found in embryos.
Which type of stem cell has the potential to develop into a complete organism?
Pluripotent stem cell
Multipotent stem cell
Totipotent stem cell
Unipotent stem cell
Which of the following best describes pluripotent stem cells?
They can only become one type of cell.
They can become any cell type except for placental cells.
They can become any cell type, including placental cells.
They are found only in adults.
Which of the following is a characteristic of unipotent stem cells?
They can differentiate into any cell type.
They can only differentiate into one cell type.
They can differentiate into multiple cell types.
They are found only in embryos.
Check the one that is NOT a type of simple epithelial tissue
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
transitional
Which types of cells found in this epithelium produce mucus?
goblet cells
goblin cells
neutrophils
eosinophils
The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands can best be described by which of the following?
exocrine secretions are released into surrounding tissues and blood whereas endocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
endocrine secretions are released into the surrounding tissues and blood whereas exocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly into the blood at all times
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly onto the surface of the skin at all times
Which of the following is NOT a main function of epithelial tissues?
covering exposed surfaces
lining internal passageways
producing glandular secretions
contracting to produce movement
What is Avascular necrosis?
death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply.
a genetic condition affecting a protein in the body.
a chronic disorder in which scar-like tissue grows in place of normal bone.
disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency.
Which is found between vertebrae?
hyaline
elastic
fibrocartilage
Which is found in joints?
hyaline
elastic
fibrocartilage
Which type of cartilage is found in the nose, ears and lips?
Hyaline Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Which type of connective tissue is pictured?
elastic cartilage
fibrocartilage
hyaline cartilage
osseous tissue
adipose tissue
Which of these is NOT a connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy?
Adipose Tissue
Bone Tissue
Cartilage
Blood
Which connective tissue type is known for its ability to stretch and recoil?
Elastic Tissue
Dense Fibrous Tissue
Hyaline Cartilage
Adipose Tissue
In which type of connective tissue is the ground substance calcified and hard?
bone
blood
cartilage
connective tissue proper
The ability to control the movements of a muscle is...?
involuntary
voluntary
supportive
active
What muscle type is #1
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
What muscle type is #2
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
What muscle type is #3
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
Mature bone cells found within the bone are called?
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteons
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
Support
Blood formation
Glucose release
Movement
A bone cell
osteogenic cell
osteoclast
osteoblast
osteocyte
What are blob-like cells that engulf invading substances or organisms
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Mast cells
Macrophages
Which is not a characteristic of cardiac muscle?
Contracts involuntary
Striated
Controlled by nervous system
Found in the heart
The main purpose of red blood cells is to
Deliver Oxygen to cells and remove Carbon Dioxide from them
Another name for the White Blood Cells (WBC) is ___________
erythrocyteplasma
According to the Blood article, blood is classified as a special type of _________ tissue.
nervous
muscle
The liquid portion of the blood that carries glucose, vitamins, water, and other substances to the cells
buffy coat
formed elements
Another name for Red Blood Cells (RBC) 🩸 cells is ________
erythrocyteplasma
leukocytes
Which blood cell is responsible for immunity and defense?
erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes
plasma
The blood cell that is responsible for blood clotting to stop bleeding?
erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes
erythrocyteplasma
What type of muscle is not banded or striated?
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
Circumferential
Which type of muscle cell has one nucleus, is striated and has intercalated disks?
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth
