WorksheetsGrades of organismal complexity
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Worksheet time: 42mins
Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where unicellular organisms have protoplasm divided into organelles is called _________.
Protoplasmic
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity characterized by division of labor among aggregated cells that are functionally different is called _________
Cellular
Molecular
Tissue
Organ
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 _________
Cell-tissue
Protoplasmic
Organ-system
Cellular
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 _________.
Tissue-organ
Cellular
Organ-system
Protoplasmic
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 _________.
Organ system
Tissue
Cellular
Molecular
What is a phylogenetic constraint?
A limitation on animal body plans due to evolutionary history
The ability to adapt to any environment
The process of natural selection
The development of new species
Which of the following is an example of a phylogenetic constraint mentioned in the passage? Choose the correct answer.
A) Binocular vision in humans due to primate ancestors
B) The ability to fly in birds
C) The development of scales in reptiles
D) The presence of gills in fish
Fill in the blank: Animal body plans are ________ constrained.
phylogenetically
geographically
nutritionally
behaviorally
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals?
Symmetry
Number of germ layers
Number of body cavities
Type of diet
List any one major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals mentioned in the passage.
Symmetry (or Number of germ layers, or Number of body cavities)
Feeding habits
Coloration patterns
Seasonal migration
Which type of symmetry is described as: any plane passing through the center divides the body into two equal halves?
Spherical
Radial
Bilateral
Biradial
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)?
Spherical
Radial
Bilateral
Biradial
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?
Spherical
Radial
Bilateral
Biradial
Which type of symmetry can be divided into two planes along a sagittal axis into two mirrored portions?
Spherical
Radial
Bilateral
Biradial
Which type of symmetry is shown by the sea anemone in the diagram?
Radial symmetry
Bilateral symmetry
Which type of symmetry is shown by the lobster in the diagram?
Radial symmetry
Bilateral symmetry
Fill in the blank: Coel means any ______ or open space.
hollow
solid
liquid
dense
Fill in the blank: Acoelomate means mesodermal cells completely fill the ______.
blastocoel
archenteron
coelom
gastrocoel
Fill in the blank: Pseudocoelomate means mesodermal cells line the outer edge of blastocoel, leaving ______ body cavities.
two
no
three
single
Fill in the blank: Coelomate means mesodermal cells completely line the entire body cavity on all ______.
sides
ends
layers
corners
Which type of body cavity is shown in this cross-section?
Acoelomate
Pseudocoelomate
Coelomate
Refer to the diagram labeled (b). Which animal is given as an example of a pseudocoelomate?
Flatworm
Nematode
Vertebrate
Name the additional tissue layer present in the coelomate that is not found in the acoelomate or pseudocoelomate.
Peritoneum (from mesoderm)
Epidermis
Endodermis
Chitinous cuticle
Which type of body cavity is associated with vertebrates as shown in the diagram labeled (c)?
Acoelomate
Pseudocoelomate
Coelomate
Fill in the blank: Intracellular means ________ a cell.
within
outside
beside
around
Fill in the blank: Extracellular means ________ the cell.
outside
inside
around
within
What is the fluid portion of blood called?
Interstitial fluid
Blood plasma
Cytoplasm
Lymph
What is the tissue fluid that occupies space around cells called?
Blood plasma
Interstitial fluid
Cytoplasm
Lymph
Fill in the blank: Histology is the study of ________.
tissues
bones
cells
organs
What does epithelial tissue cover and line within the body?
Only the outside of the body
Only organs within the body
Outside of the body, lines organs & cavities within the body
Only the GI tract
Cells in epithelial tissue are closely joined by _________?
tight junctions
gap junctions
desmosomes
hemidesmosomes
What is the function of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?
Allow free movement of substances
Barrier against mechanical injury, pathogen, fluid loss
Aid in muscle contraction
Store nutrients
Epithelial tissue forms an active interface with the environment in which of the following areas?
Bones
Nasal passages, GI tract, etc.
Muscles
Blood vessels
Which of the following is NOT a shape of epithelial tissue?
Cuboidal
Columnar
Squamous
Spherical
Which of the following is NOT an arrangement of epithelial tissue?
Simple
Stratified
Pseudostratified
Circular
Refer to the diagram of epithelial tissue. Which surface is covered with projections, villi, or cilia?
Apical surface
Basal surface
Basal lamina
Lumen
All epithelia are polarized, meaning they have two different sides. The apical side faces the lumen (outside of organ) and is exposed to _________?
fluid or air
muscle tissue
nerve endings
connective tissue
The basal side of epithelial tissue is attached to the ________, which is an extracellular matrix that separates epithelium from underlying tissue.
basal lamina
apical surface
reticular fiber
lamina propria
True or False: The basal lamina is found on the apical surface of epithelial tissue.
True
False
What type of epithelial tissue is shown in the images above?
Simple Squamous
Simple Cuboidal
Simple Columnar
Stratified Squamous
The main function of simple cuboidal epithelium, as shown in the images, is _________
secretion
protection
absorption
transport of gases
What is the main function of Simple Columnar Epithelium?
Protection
Secretion & absorption
Filtration
Sensation
Identify the type of epithelium shown in the image.
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Pseudostratified Ciliated Epithelium
Transitional Epithelium
What type of tissue is shown in the image?
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Transitional Epithelium
What type of squamous epithelium is shown and what is its main function?
A) Simple Squamous - Diffusion
B) Simple Squamous - Protection
C) Stratified Squamous - Diffusion
D) Stratified Squamous - Protection
Look at the image of the tissue. What type of squamous epithelium is shown and what is its main function?
A) Simple Squamous - Diffusion
B) Simple Squamous - Protection
C) Stratified Squamous - Diffusion
D) Stratified Squamous - Protection
What type of epithelium is shown in the labeled section of the image?
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Transitional Epithelium
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Which tissue is labeled at the top right of the image?
Smooth Muscle
Transitional Epithelium
Adipose Tissue
Transitional Epithelium Cells
The main function of transitional epithelium is _________?
stretching
absorption
protection against UV rays
secretion
Which type of epithelial tissue is dice shaped and specialized for secretion?
Simple squamous epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Which epithelial tissue lines the intestines and is specialized for secretion and absorption?
Simple columnar epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Which type of epithelial tissue forms mucous membranes and the respiratory tract?
Simple squamous epithelium
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Which epithelial tissue is thin, leaky, and allows exchange of materials by diffusion, lining blood vessels and air sacs in lungs?
Simple squamous epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Which epithelial tissue is found in the skin, lines the esophagus, and divides rapidly?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Fill in the blank: Connective tissue binds and supports _______.
other tissues
enzymes
hormones
glands
Fill in the blank: Connective tissue contains sparsely packed cells scattered throughout the _______.
extracellular matrix (ECM)
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
Fill in the blank: ECM consists of fibers in a _______ foundation.
liquid, jellylike, or solid
gaseous
metallic
fibrous
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
Muscle tissue
Loose connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Epithelial tissue
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
A) Cartilage
B) Muscle
C) Skin
D) Nerve
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
Fibrous connective tissue
Cardiac muscle
Epithelial tissue
Neuron
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
Adipose tissue
Smooth muscle
Bone marrow
Skin
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
Blood
Muscle
Nerve
Skin
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in vertebrates?
Bone
Muscle
Epithelial tissue
Nerve
Fill in the blank: Collagenous fibers provide _______ and flexibility.
strength
color
heat
moisture
Fill in the blank: Elastic fibers are made of _______.
elastin
collagen
keratin
fibrin
Fill in the blank: Reticular fibers join connective tissue to _______ tissues.
adjacent
muscular
epithelial
cartilaginous
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue fiber?
Collagenous fibers
Elastic fibers
Reticular fibers
Keratin fibers
Fill in the blank: Fibroblasts secrete proteins of _______ fibers.
ECM
muscle
nerve
epithelial
Fill in the blank: Macrophages engulf foreign particles and _______.
debris
hormones
vitamins
enzymes
What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments, is dense with collagenous fibers, forms parallel bundles, and maximizes nonelastic strength?
Loose connective tissue
Fibrous connective tissue
Cartilage
Adipose tissue
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?
Loose connective tissue
Fibrous connective tissue
Bone
Blood
Fill in the blank: Tendons attach _______ to bones.
muscles
nerves
ligaments
cartilage
Fill in the blank: Ligaments connect bones at _______.
joints
muscles
cartilage
tendons
Which of the following fibers is NOT mentioned as being present in loose connective tissue?
Collagenous
Elastic
Reticular
Keratin
What is the main function of fibrous connective tissue?
Store fat
Maximize nonelastic strength
Transport oxygen
Produce hormones
Which labeled structure in the fibrous connective tissue image represents the cell nuclei?
Nuclei
Collagen fibers
Elastic fibers
Ground substance
What is the function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
A) Build bone and deposit collagen
B) Break down bone
C) Secrete chondroitin sulfate
D) Form cartilage
What is an osteon?
A type of cartilage cell
Layers of mineralized matrix in bone
A protein in cartilage
A blood vessel
The central canal in bone tissue houses _________?
blood vessels and nerves
cartilage cells
adipose tissue
red blood cells only
The mineralized tissue that forms the skeleton and contains Ca, Mg, and phosphate is:
Bone
Cartilage
Enamel
Dentin
What is the main function of chondrocytes?
Build bone
Secrete chondroitin sulfate
House blood vessels
Deposit collagen
Cartilage is strong and flexible because it contains lots of ________ fibers embedded in chondroitin sulfate.
collagenous
elastic
reticular
muscle
Cartilage acts as a cushion between ________ and ________.
disks and joints
muscles and skin
nerves and blood vessels
bones and muscles
ligaments and tendons
