Question 1

Which of the following best describes the tissue type that is composed largely of nonliving extracellular matrix and is important in protection and support?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 2

A patient presents with a torn knee cartilage. Based on the properties of cartilage, which equation best represents the relationship between healing rate ($$HR) $$and vascularity ($$V) in $$connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

$$HR = V 	imes k$$

Question 3

Which membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Transporting substances within the body

Question 5

Which cell type is most numerous in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Keratinocyte

Question 6

A stratified squamous epithelium is better suited for protection than a simple columnar epithelium because:

Accepted Answer

It has more layers to withstand abrasion and regenerates efficiently

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an epidermal derivative?

Accepted Answer

Sensory receptor

Question 8

The product of which sweat gland includes protein and lipid substances that become odoriferous due to bacterial action?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine gland

Question 9

Which equation best represents the calculation of burned body surface area using the rule of nines ($$R_9) $$for a patient with burns on the entire posterior trunk and buttocks ($$PT$$), an entire lower limb ($$LL$$), and the entire front of the left upper limb ($$UL$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$R_9 = PT + LL + UL$

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the papillary dermis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

It is most responsible for the toughness of the skin

Question 11

Which cell functions as part of the immune system in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Dendritic cell

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why over 90% of adult cancers arise in epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissues have a high rate of cell division and are exposed to environmental carcinogens

Question 13

Which equation best represents the relationship between the amount of pigment ($$P$$), blood ($$B$$), and oxygenation ($$O) in $$determining skin color ($$SC$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$SC = P + B + O$$

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary cell type in connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocyte

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of macrophages in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

They engulf and destroy bacteria, dead cells, and debris

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transporting substances within the body

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why the cut along Liliana's temple is less likely to scar than the one on her cheek?

Accepted Answer

The temple cut follows natural skin tension lines, reducing scarring

Question 18

Which of the following is a major problem encountered clinically with third-degree burn patients?

Accepted Answer

Loss of vital functions such as fluid balance and protection from infection

Question 19

Which equation best represents the process of tissue repair, where $$R is $$regeneration, $$F is $$fibrosis, and $$M is $$mitotic activity?

Accepted Answer

$$R = M 	imes (1 - F)$$

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the functional classification of multicellular exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine glands secrete by exocytosis; holocrine glands release products by cell lysis

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