$Outcome = Type\ of\ Tissue \times Severity\ of\ Injury$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Facilitation of rapid diffusion of gases

Question 2

A patient suffers a deep cut to the skin. Which tissue type is most likely to regenerate easily after injury?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a hard matrix of calcium salts and large numbers of collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Bone (osseous tissue)

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

It stretches and returns to its normal shape, lining the urinary bladder

Question 5

Which equation best represents the relationship between tissue repair outcomes and injury severity?

Accepted Answer

$Outcome = Type\ of\ Tissue 	imes Severity\ of\ Injury$

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Universal packing and holding organs in place

Question 7

A gland that releases its product directly into the bloodstream without ducts is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 8

Which muscle tissue type is involuntarily controlled and found only in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle tissue

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why blood is considered a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It has a fluid matrix and transports substances throughout the body

Question 10

A patient with a torn tendon is slow to heal. Which property of dense regular connective tissue explains this?

Accepted Answer

It has a poor blood supply

Question 11

Which of the following cell types is responsible for producing fibers in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 12

Which tissue type is most likely to be replaced by scar tissue (fibrosis) after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle tissue

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of skeletal muscle cells?

Accepted Answer

Multinucleate and striated

Question 14

Which tissue type is primarily responsible for conducting electrochemical impulses?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 15

Which equation best represents the process of hypertrophy in tissues?

Accepted Answer

$Hypertrophy = Increase\ in\ Cell\ Size$

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Insulation and energy storage

Question 17

Which type of cartilage is most widespread and found covering the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It anchors the epithelium to underlying connective tissue

Question 19

Which tissue type is most likely to be amitotic after birth, making injury especially problematic?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 20

Which of the following is a property of stratified squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

It is found lining areas subject to friction, such as the mouth and skin

Anatomy & Physiology: Tissues (Chapter 4) Study Notes

Study Guide - Practice Questions