Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of closely spaced, highly mitotic cells attached to a basement membrane and is avascular.

Question 2

A patient suffers a burn that destroys the epidermis. Which primary germ layer is affected?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 3

Which connective tissue fiber type provides high tensile strength and is most abundant in tendons and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

It anchors epithelium to underlying connective tissue via hemidesmosomes.

Question 5

Which type of epithelial cell modification increases surface area for absorption in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Microvilli

Question 6

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood without using ducts is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine

Question 7

Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for producing the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondroblasts

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of goblet cells?

Accepted Answer

They produce mucus to lubricate and protect epithelial surfaces.

Question 9

Which type of connective tissue is found in the dermis and is designed to withstand tension in multiple directions?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contains excitable cells specialized for rapid transmission of coded information

Question 11

A patient with a deficiency in GAGs (glycosaminoglycans) would most likely experience problems with which tissue property?

Accepted Answer

Tissue viscosity and water retention

Question 12

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement and is controlled by the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 13

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between tissue repair rate ($$R$$), age ($$A$$), and nutrition ($$N$$), assuming $$R is $$directly proportional to $$N$$ and inversely proportional to $$A$$?

Accepted Answer

$$R = \frac{N}{A}$$

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis

Question 15

Which type of connective tissue forms the stroma (supporting framework) of lymph nodes and spleen?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the structure and function of hyaline cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Has an amorphous, firm matrix with imperceptible collagen fibers and resists compression.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about the cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

It is the skin, composed of epithelial and connective tissue layers.

Question 18

Which type of multicellular exocrine gland releases its secretions by the entire cell disintegrating?

Accepted Answer

Holocrine gland

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why bone heals faster than cartilage after injury?

Accepted Answer

Bone is highly vascularized, providing nutrients for repair, while cartilage is avascular.

Question 20

Which of the following equations represents the total number of layers ($$L) in a $$stratified epithelium if the basal layer ($$B) $$and apical layer ($$A) $$are both present and there are $$n$$ intermediate layers?

Accepted Answer

$$L = n + 2$$

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