Question 11 pts
Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption or secretion usually have ___ at their free surface.
Group of answer choices
many mitochondria
nuclei
microvilli
golgi complexes
junctional complexes
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Question 21 pts
The basic shapes of epithelial cells include all but which of the following?
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stratified
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
All of the above are possible shapes.
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Question 31 pts
The type of epithelium that is found lining internal body cavities, blood vessels, and lungs is
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simple squamous
stratified squamous
simple cuboidal
stratified cuboidal
transitional
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Question 41 pts
The type of epithelium found where absorption and secretion take place and lining the kidney tubules is
Group of answer choices
simple squamous
simple cuboidal
stratified squamous
transitional
pseudostratified squamous
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Question 51 pts
Simple cuboidal epithelium can be found
Group of answer choices
in the salivary glands
lining the trachea
lining the blood vessels
on the surface of the skin
lining the inside of the mouth
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Question 61 pts
Transitional epithelium can be found
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lining the urinary bladder
lining the ducts that drain sweat glands
on the surface of the skin
lining the stomach
None of the above. Transitional epithelium is not a type of tissue.
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Question 71 pts
Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissues?
Group of answer choices
provide physical protection to underlying tissues
control permeability
provide sensation
regulate body temperature
produce specialized secretions
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Question 81 pts
Functions of connective tissue include
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establishing a structural framework for the body
transporting fluids and dissolved materials
providing protection for delicate organs
storing energy reserves
all of the above
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Question 91 pts
Cells that store fat are called
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fibroblasts
macrophages
adipose cells
mast cells
melanocytes
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Question 101 pts
The dominant, strong fiber in dense fibrous connective tissue is
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collagen
elastin
actin
myosin
cartilage
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Question 111 pts
Close examination of an organ reveals a lining of multiple layers of cells. The layers are avascular and regenerate well. One surface of the cells is open to the internal cavity of the organ and protection and absorption are its functions. This tissue is probably
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epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
fat tissue
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Question 121 pts
Examples of connective tissue include
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tendons
salivary glands
respiratory passages
the lining of the digestive tract
sebaceous glands
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Question 134 pts
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
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The study of tissues is called ____.
Secretions onto body surfaces are characteristic of ___ glands.
The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as ___.
A person who studies diseased tissues and performs autopsies is a(n)___.
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Question 146 pts
Use the this diagram to answer the following questions.
Group of answer choices
Stratified Squamous
Transitional Epithelium
Pseudostratified Columnar
Simple Columnar
Simple Cuboidal
Simple Squamous
