Chapter 1

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,

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,

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,

31. Most peritoneal organs are covered with:

(A) simple columnar epithelium, (B) serous membrane,