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!) Connective tissues: A) are made primarily of extracellular matrix. B) arise f

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!) Connective tissues:
A) are made primarily of extracellular matrix.
B) arise from different types embryonic tissue; connective tissues therefore have little
relationship or kinship to one another.
C) are delicate tissues, not designed to bear weight or withstand abrasion or tension.
D) are never vascularized.

2) Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
A) Stratified squamous epithelia: found in areas subjected to wear and tear
B) Simple cuboidal epithelia: found in areas that stretch
C) Simple columnar epithelia: associated with absorption and secretion
D) Simple squamous epithelia: associated with filtration and exchange

3) Select the true statement.
A) Loose connective tissue includes cartilage.
B) Dense connective tissue is often called fibrous connective tissue
C) Bundles of collagen are often found in loose connective tissue.
D) Dense connective tissue includes adipose tissue.

4) Which of the following is not correctly matched?
E) Kidney: absorption
A) Skin: protection
B) Skin: absorption
C) Kidney: filtration
D) Digestive tract: absorption

5) Smooth muscle:
A) has long, cylindrical cells.
B) is under involuntary control.
C) contains intercalated discs.
D) has striations.

6) Which of the following increases the surface area of certain epithelial tissues?
A) Cilia
B) Basal lamina
C) Microvilli
D) Basement membrane
E) Desmosomes

7) Choose the correct answer.
A) Muscle is derived from the primary germ layer, called the ectoderm.
B) Epithelium is derived from all three primary germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.
C) Nervous tissue is derived from the primary germ layer, called the mesoderm.
D) Connective tissue is derived from the primary germ layer, called the endoderm

Explanation / Answer




!) Connective tissues:
A) are made primarily of extracellular matrix.
B) arise from different types embryonic tissue; connective tissues therefore have little
relationship or kinship to one another.
C) are delicate tissues, not designed to bear weight or withstand abrasion or tension.
D) are never vascularized.

2) Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
A) Stratified squamous epithelia: found in areas subjected to wear and tear
B) Simple cuboidal epithelia: found in areas that stretch
C) Simple columnar epithelia: associated with absorption and secretion
D) Simple squamous epithelia: associated with filtration and exchange

3) Select the true statement.
A) Loose connective tissue includes cartilage.
B) Dense connective tissue is often called fibrous connective tissue
C) Bundles of collagen are often found in loose connective tissue.
D) Dense connective tissue includes adipose tissue.

4) Which of the following is not correctly matched?
E) Kidney: absorption
A) Skin: protection
B) Skin: absorption
C) Kidney: filtration
D) Digestive tract: absorption

5) Smooth muscle:
A) has long, cylindrical cells.
B) is under involuntary control.
C) contains intercalated discs.
D) has striations.

6) Which of the following increases the surface area of certain epithelial tissues?
A) Cilia
B) Basal lamina
C) Microvilli
D) Basement membrane
E) Desmosomes

7) Choose the correct answer.
A) Muscle is derived from the primary germ layer, called the ectoderm.
B) Epithelium is derived from all three primary germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.
C) Nervous tissue is derived from the primary germ layer, called the mesoderm.
D) Connective tissue is derived from the primary germ layer, called the endoderm