BIOL 237 Intro-Histology Sample Questions
1.
The relationship between the
alpha-helix structure of proteins and their function as structural components
in tendons and ligaments is described as:
(A) negative
feedback, (B) principle of complementarity, (C)
secondary level of protein structure, (D) all of the above, (E) B and C only.
2.
The control mechanism maintaining the normal level of a substance or process in
would be:
(A)
negative feedback, (B) positive feedback.
3.
Which type of feedback might temporarily oppose homeostasis?
(A)
negative feedback, (B) positive feedback.
4.
The control mechanism activated to produce a rapid response would be:
(A)
negative feedback, (B) positive feedback.
5.
The anatomical level which is composed of different tissues working together is
the:
(A) cell, (B)
tissue, (C) organ, (D) system.
6.
The skin, capillary walls, and the lining of the intestine are all example of
which basic function of life?
(A)
molecular transport,
(B) movement, (C) maintaining
boundaries, (D) metabolism.
7. Most of the respiratory tract has a
lining of:
(A) simple columnar
epithelium, (B) simple squamous epithelium,
(C) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, (D)
serous membrane.
8. The most complex
(has the most components) of the epithelial membranes is the:
(A) serous
membrane, (B) mucous membrane, (C) synovial membrane.
9. Mesenteries are made of ____________
which connect and lubricate movement of the intestinal organs.
(A) serous
membrane, (B) mucous membrane, (C) synovial membrane.
10. The basic types of tissue into which all
specific tissues fall include all the following except:
(A) connective, (B) serous, (C) mesoderm, (D) nervous, (E) muscular.
11. All epithelial cells have:
(A) a basement membrane, (B) cell junctions,
(C) microvilli, (D) all of the above, (E) A and B
only.
12 through 16 Matching: Use each answer
once only.
(A) desmosomes,
(B) tight junctions, (C) basement membrane, (D) gap junctions, (E) microvilli,
12. These anchor the cell's basal surface.
13. These increase the surface area for
secretion and absorption.
14. These anchor the intercellular membranes
in stretchable tissues.
15. These allow electrolytes and impulses to
pass between cells.
16. These produce a semipermeable
membrane of cells.
17 through 21 Matching: Use each answer once only.
(A) dense regular, (B) areolar,
(C) adipose, (D) elastic, (E) reticular.
17. Found as the stroma
supporting the soft organs.
18. Found in the periosteum
of bone.
19. Found in the outer dermis of the skin,
contains most of the body's water.
20. Does not have the structural arrangement
of cells and matrix typical of other connective tissues.
21. Functions to permit arteries to expand
and recoil.
22. Which of the following is most poorly
supplied with blood vessels:
(A) adipose, (B) fibrous connective tissue, (C) areolar
tissue, (D) epidermis
23 through 27 Matching:
Use each answer once only.
(A) elastic
connective tissue, (B) fibrous connective tissue, (C) fibrocartilage,
(D) hyaline
cartilage, (E) areolar connective.
23. Produces the articular
cartilage found at the ends of bones.
24. Found in the intervertebral
disks.
25. The tissue which allows arteries to have
flexible walls.
26. The best vascularized
of the tissues listed above.
27. The tissue which makes up tendons and
ligaments.
28. The tissue type found lining the stomach
and intestines:
(A) simple columnar
epithelium, (B) pseudostratified
ciliated columnar epithelium,
(C) transitional
epithelium, (D) simple cuboidal epithelium, (E) serous membrane.
29. Goblet cells are functionally important
to:
(A) synovial
membranes, (B) mucous membranes, (C) joints,
(D) A and C, (E) B and C.
30. Stretchable tissue in the urinary
bladder is made of:
(A) simple columnar
epithelium, (B) pseudostratified
ciliated columnar epithelium,
(C) transitional
epithelium, (D) simple cuboidal epithelium,
(E) serous membrane.
31. Most peritoneal organs are covered with:
(A) simple columnar
epithelium, (B) serous membrane,
(C) mucous
membrane, (D) simple cuboidal epithelium,
(E) synovial membrane.