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Grades of organismal complexity

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where unicellular organisms have protoplasm divided into organelles is called _________.

a)

Protoplasmic

b)

Cellular

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

2.

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity characterized by division of labor among aggregated cells that are functionally different is called _________

a)

Cellular

b)

Molecular

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

3.

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where aggregations of similar cells form patterns or layers specialized for a common function is called _________

a)

Cell-tissue

b)

Protoplasmic

c)

Organ-system

d)

Cellular

4.

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where tissues combine with other types of tissue to form a structure with a more complex function than a single tissue is called _________.

a)

Tissue-organ

b)

Cellular

c)

Organ-system

d)

Protoplasmic

5.

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where organs work together for a common, higher function across the spatial and temporal dimensions of the organism is called _________.

a)

Organ system

b)

Tissue

c)

Cellular

d)

Molecular

6.

What is a phylogenetic constraint?

a)

A limitation on animal body plans due to evolutionary history

b)

The ability to adapt to any environment

c)

The process of natural selection

d)

The development of new species

7.

Which of the following is an example of a phylogenetic constraint mentioned in the passage? Choose the correct answer.

a)

A) Binocular vision in humans due to primate ancestors

b)

B) The ability to fly in birds

c)

C) The development of scales in reptiles

d)

D) The presence of gills in fish

8.

Fill in the blank: Animal body plans are ________ constrained.

a)

phylogenetically

b)

geographically

c)

nutritionally

d)

behaviorally

9.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals?

a)

Symmetry

b)

Number of germ layers

c)

Number of body cavities

d)

Type of diet

10.

List any one major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals mentioned in the passage.

a)

Symmetry (or Number of germ layers, or Number of body cavities)

b)

Feeding habits

c)

Coloration patterns

d)

Seasonal migration

11.

Which type of symmetry is described as: any plane passing through the center divides the body into two equal halves?

a)

Spherical

b)

Radial

c)

Bilateral

d)

Biradial

12.

Which type of symmetry is described as: the animal can be divided into similar halves by multiple planes passing through the longitudinal axis (front is different than the back)?

a)

Spherical

b)

Radial

c)

Bilateral

d)

Biradial

13.

Which type of symmetry is described as: some part of the organism is single or paired, so only two planes divide the animal in half?

a)

Spherical

b)

Radial

c)

Bilateral

d)

Biradial

14.

Which type of symmetry can be divided into two planes along a sagittal axis into two mirrored portions?

a)

Spherical

b)

Radial

c)

Bilateral

d)

Biradial

15.

Which type of symmetry is shown by the sea anemone in the diagram?

a)

Radial symmetry

b)

Bilateral symmetry

16.

Which type of symmetry is shown by the lobster in the diagram?

a)

Radial symmetry

b)

Bilateral symmetry

17.

Fill in the blank: Coel means any ______ or open space.

a)

hollow

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

dense

18.

Fill in the blank: Acoelomate means mesodermal cells completely fill the ______.

a)

blastocoel

b)

archenteron

c)

coelom

d)

gastrocoel

19.

Fill in the blank: Pseudocoelomate means mesodermal cells line the outer edge of blastocoel, leaving ______ body cavities.

a)

two

b)

no

c)

three

d)

single

20.

Fill in the blank: Coelomate means mesodermal cells completely line the entire body cavity on all ______.

a)

sides

b)

ends

c)

layers

d)

corners

21.

Which type of body cavity is shown in this cross-section?

a)

Acoelomate

b)

Pseudocoelomate

c)

Coelomate

22.

Refer to the diagram labeled (b). Which animal is given as an example of a pseudocoelomate?

a)

Flatworm

b)

Nematode

c)

Vertebrate

23.

Name the additional tissue layer present in the coelomate that is not found in the acoelomate or pseudocoelomate.

a)

Peritoneum (from mesoderm)

b)

Epidermis

c)

Endodermis

d)

Chitinous cuticle

24.

Which type of body cavity is associated with vertebrates as shown in the diagram labeled (c)?

a)

Acoelomate

b)

Pseudocoelomate

c)

Coelomate

25.

Fill in the blank: Intracellular means ________ a cell.

a)

within

b)

outside

c)

beside

d)

around

26.

Fill in the blank: Extracellular means ________ the cell.

a)

outside

b)

inside

c)

around

d)

within

27.

What is the fluid portion of blood called?

a)

Interstitial fluid

b)

Blood plasma

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Lymph

28.

What is the tissue fluid that occupies space around cells called?

a)

Blood plasma

b)

Interstitial fluid

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Lymph

29.

Fill in the blank: Histology is the study of ________.

a)

tissues

b)

bones

c)

cells

d)

organs

30.

What does epithelial tissue cover and line within the body?

a)

Only the outside of the body

b)

Only organs within the body

c)

Outside of the body, lines organs & cavities within the body

d)

Only the GI tract

31.

Cells in epithelial tissue are closely joined by _________?

a)

tight junctions

b)

gap junctions

c)

desmosomes

d)

hemidesmosomes

32.

What is the function of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?

a)

Allow free movement of substances

b)

Barrier against mechanical injury, pathogen, fluid loss

c)

Aid in muscle contraction

d)

Store nutrients

33.

Epithelial tissue forms an active interface with the environment in which of the following areas?

a)

Bones

b)

Nasal passages, GI tract, etc.

c)

Muscles

d)

Blood vessels

34.

Which of the following is NOT a shape of epithelial tissue?

a)

Cuboidal

b)

Columnar

c)

Squamous

d)

Spherical

35.

Which of the following is NOT an arrangement of epithelial tissue?

a)

Simple

b)

Stratified

c)

Pseudostratified

d)

Circular

36.

Refer to the diagram of epithelial tissue. Which surface is covered with projections, villi, or cilia?

a)

Apical surface

b)

Basal surface

c)

Basal lamina

d)

Lumen

37.

All epithelia are polarized, meaning they have two different sides. The apical side faces the lumen (outside of organ) and is exposed to _________?

a)

fluid or air

b)

muscle tissue

c)

nerve endings

d)

connective tissue

38.

The basal side of epithelial tissue is attached to the ________, which is an extracellular matrix that separates epithelium from underlying tissue.

a)

basal lamina

b)

apical surface

c)

reticular fiber

d)

lamina propria

39.

True or False: The basal lamina is found on the apical surface of epithelial tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What type of epithelial tissue is shown in the images above?

a)

Simple Squamous

b)

Simple Cuboidal

c)

Simple Columnar

d)

Stratified Squamous

41.

The main function of simple cuboidal epithelium, as shown in the images, is _________

a)

secretion

b)

protection

c)

absorption

d)

transport of gases

42.

What is the main function of Simple Columnar Epithelium?

a)

Protection

b)

Secretion & absorption

c)

Filtration

d)

Sensation

43.

Identify the type of epithelium shown in the image.

a)

Simple Columnar Epithelium

b)

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

c)

Pseudostratified Ciliated Epithelium

d)

Transitional Epithelium

44.

What type of tissue is shown in the image?

a)

Simple Squamous Epithelium

b)

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

c)

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

d)

Transitional Epithelium

45.

What type of squamous epithelium is shown and what is its main function?

a)

A) Simple Squamous - Diffusion

b)

B) Simple Squamous - Protection

c)

C) Stratified Squamous - Diffusion

d)

D) Stratified Squamous - Protection

46.

Look at the image of the tissue. What type of squamous epithelium is shown and what is its main function?

a)

A) Simple Squamous - Diffusion

b)

B) Simple Squamous - Protection

c)

C) Stratified Squamous - Diffusion

d)

D) Stratified Squamous - Protection

47.

What type of epithelium is shown in the labeled section of the image?

a)

Simple Squamous Epithelium

b)

Transitional Epithelium

c)

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

d)

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

48.

Which tissue is labeled at the top right of the image?

a)

Smooth Muscle

b)

Transitional Epithelium

c)

Adipose Tissue

d)

Transitional Epithelium Cells

49.

The main function of transitional epithelium is _________?

a)

stretching

b)

absorption

c)

protection against UV rays

d)

secretion

50.

Which type of epithelial tissue is dice shaped and specialized for secretion?

a)

Simple squamous epithelium

b)

Cuboidal epithelium

c)

Stratified squamous epithelium

d)

Simple columnar epithelium

51.

Which epithelial tissue lines the intestines and is specialized for secretion and absorption?

a)

Simple columnar epithelium

b)

Stratified squamous epithelium

c)

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

d)

Cuboidal epithelium

52.

Which type of epithelial tissue forms mucous membranes and the respiratory tract?

a)

Simple squamous epithelium

b)

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

c)

Cuboidal epithelium

d)

Stratified squamous epithelium

53.

Which epithelial tissue is thin, leaky, and allows exchange of materials by diffusion, lining blood vessels and air sacs in lungs?

a)

Simple squamous epithelium

b)

Stratified squamous epithelium

c)

Simple columnar epithelium

d)

Cuboidal epithelium

54.

Which epithelial tissue is found in the skin, lines the esophagus, and divides rapidly?

a)

Stratified squamous epithelium

b)

Simple squamous epithelium

c)

Cuboidal epithelium

d)

Simple columnar epithelium

55.

Fill in the blank: Connective tissue binds and supports _______.

a)

other tissues

b)

enzymes

c)

hormones

d)

glands

56.

Fill in the blank: Connective tissue contains sparsely packed cells scattered throughout the _______.

a)

extracellular matrix (ECM)

b)

nucleus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

57.

Fill in the blank: ECM consists of fibers in a _______ foundation.

a)

liquid, jellylike, or solid

b)

gaseous

c)

metallic

d)

fibrous

58.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

Muscle tissue

b)

Loose connective tissue

c)

Nervous tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

59.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

A) Cartilage

b)

B) Muscle

c)

C) Skin

d)

D) Nerve

60.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

Fibrous connective tissue

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Epithelial tissue

d)

Neuron

61.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Skin

62.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

Blood

b)

Muscle

c)

Nerve

d)

Skin

63.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?

a)

Bone

b)

Muscle

c)

Epithelial tissue

d)

Nerve

64.

Fill in the blank: Collagenous fibers provide _______ and flexibility.

a)

strength

b)

color

c)

heat

d)

moisture

65.

Fill in the blank: Elastic fibers are made of _______.

a)

elastin

b)

collagen

c)

keratin

d)

fibrin

66.

Fill in the blank: Reticular fibers join connective tissue to _______ tissues.

a)

adjacent

b)

muscular

c)

epithelial

d)

cartilaginous

67.

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue fiber?

a)

Collagenous fibers

b)

Elastic fibers

c)

Reticular fibers

d)

Keratin fibers

68.

Fill in the blank: Fibroblasts secrete proteins of _______ fibers.

a)

ECM

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

epithelial

69.

Fill in the blank: Macrophages engulf foreign particles and _______.

a)

debris

b)

hormones

c)

vitamins

d)

enzymes

70.

What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments, is dense with collagenous fibers, forms parallel bundles, and maximizes nonelastic strength?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Fibrous connective tissue

c)

Cartilage

d)

Adipose tissue

71.

Which type of connective tissue binds epithelia to underlying tissues and holds organs in place, is the most widespread in the body, and contains all three fibers: collagenous, elastic, and reticular?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Fibrous connective tissue

c)

Bone

d)

Blood

72.

Fill in the blank: Tendons attach _______ to bones.

a)

muscles

b)

nerves

c)

ligaments

d)

cartilage

73.

Fill in the blank: Ligaments connect bones at _______.

a)

joints

b)

muscles

c)

cartilage

d)

tendons

74.

Which of the following fibers is NOT mentioned as being present in loose connective tissue?

a)

Collagenous

b)

Elastic

c)

Reticular

d)

Keratin

75.

What is the main function of fibrous connective tissue?

a)

Store fat

b)

Maximize nonelastic strength

c)

Transport oxygen

d)

Produce hormones

76.

Which labeled structure in the fibrous connective tissue image represents the cell nuclei?

a)

Nuclei

b)

Collagen fibers

c)

Elastic fibers

d)

Ground substance

77.

What is the function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?

a)

A) Build bone and deposit collagen

b)

B) Break down bone

c)

C) Secrete chondroitin sulfate

d)

D) Form cartilage

78.

What is an osteon?

a)

A type of cartilage cell

b)

Layers of mineralized matrix in bone

c)

A protein in cartilage

d)

A blood vessel

79.

The central canal in bone tissue houses _________?

a)

blood vessels and nerves

b)

cartilage cells

c)

adipose tissue

d)

red blood cells only

80.

The mineralized tissue that forms the skeleton and contains Ca, Mg, and phosphate is:

a)

Bone

b)

Cartilage

c)

Enamel

d)

Dentin

81.

What is the main function of chondrocytes?

a)

Build bone

b)

Secrete chondroitin sulfate

c)

House blood vessels

d)

Deposit collagen

82.

Cartilage is strong and flexible because it contains lots of ________ fibers embedded in chondroitin sulfate.

a)

collagenous

b)

elastic

c)

reticular

d)

muscle

83.

Cartilage acts as a cushion between ________ and ________.

a)

disks and joints

b)

muscles and skin

c)

nerves and blood vessels

d)

bones and muscles

e)

ligaments and tendons