anatomy Flashcards
(26 cards)
The simplest level of organization of an organism is a (N)
Atom
Cytology is the study of
cell structure
which of the following statements is true?
A. The antebrachial region is proximal to the antecubital region
B. The crural region is ventral to the femoral region
C. The abdominal region is inferior to the inguinal region
D. The lumbar region is distal to the gluteal region
E. The patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region.
E. The patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region.
The only epithelial tissue that has the ability to stretch and recoil without damaging the cells is
A. simple squamous epithelium
B. simple columnar epithelium
C. stratified cuboidal epithelium
D. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
A single layer of square cells that are tightly adhered together is
A. dense regular connective tissue
B. elastic connective tissue
C. simple cuboidal epithelium
D. stratified squamous epithelium
E. transitional epithelium
C. simple cuboidal epithelium
Which of the following are characteristics of (all epithelial tissues}
A. (no extracellular material
B. serves as a barrier that selectively allows materials to enter/exit the body
C. all cells adhere to the underlying connective tissue layer
D. cells are loosely adhered to each other
E. cells are contractile
A. (no extracellular material
The only epithelial tissue that has the ability shed cell layers without damaging the underlying tissues is
a. simple squamous epithelium
b. simple columnar epithelium
c. stratified squamous epithelium
d. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
e. transitional epithelium
C. stratified squamous epithelium.
Which type of connective tissue is found in the epiphyseal plates?
A. elastic cartilage
b. hyaline cartilage
c. fibrocartilage
d. reticular connective tissue
e. dense regular connective tissue
b. hyaline cartilage
Which type of connective tissue makes up the costal cartilages?
a. elastic cartilage
b. hyaline cartilage
c. fibrocartilage
d. areolar connective tissue
e. elastic connective tissue
b. hyaline cartilage
Reticular connective tissue..
a. Has a greater proportion of collagen fibers than other CT tvpes
b. Is a primary storage site for lipids and glycogen
c. Provides a framework for organs of the lymphatic system
d. Has fibroblasts & fibroclasts that reorganize the extracellular proteins.
e. Is located deep to almost all epithelial tissues in the body
c. Provides a framework for organs of the lymphatic system
The femur (thigh bone) is an example of which classification of bone?
A. short bone
B. flat bone
C. irregular bone
D. long bone
e. compact bone
D. long bone
In an osteon…
A. The central canal runs perpendicular to the bone axis
B. The osteocytes physically connect to each other through canaliculi
C. The lamellae radiate from the central canal
D. Blood vessels and nerves travel between adjacent lamellae
E. Each lamellae is comprised of multiple layers of osteocytes
B. The osteocytes physically connect to each other through canaliculi
The component of the bone extracellular matrix that resists twisting/bending is:
A. Collagen fibers
B. Calcium phosphate crystals
C. Periosteum
D. Trabeculae
e. Canaliculi
A. Collagen fibers
In a compound fracture…
A. a crack extends part way through the bone
B. a crushing blow pushes in on the bone
C. the bone pieces break through the skin
D. the bone shatters into multiple pieces
E. the bone bends but does not break
C. the bone pieces break through the skin
The layer of the epidermis in thin skin that has fewer layers of cells that it does in thick skin is the
a. stratum lucidum
b. stratum basale
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum spinosum
e. stratum granulosum
c. stratum corneum
Which accessory structure of the scalp secretes into the hair follicle?
A. sebaceous gland
B. merocrine sweat gland
C. arrector pili muscle
D. apocrine sweat gland
e. melanocyte
A. sebaceous gland
- The papillary layer of the dermis is composed of what type of tissue?
a Stratified squamous epithelial tissue
b. Reticular connective tissue
C. Areolar connective tissue
D. Dense irregular connective tissue
E. Dense regular connective tissue
C. Areolar connective tissue
Multiple True/False - check all of the following statements that are true for each question. (1 point per blank)
Which of the following organs are correctly paired with their organ system?
stomach - digestive
prostate gland - endocrine
liver - lymphatic
kidney = urinary
eye- nervous
stomach - digestive
kidney = urinary
eye- nervous
Areas of a long bone that are filled with spongy bone include:
diaphysis
epiphyseal line
epiphysis
marrow cavity
osteon
epiphysis
Which of the following are true of all loose connective tissues?
has abundant collagen fibers
contains fibroblasts
has a gel-like ground substance
has a random meshwork of fibers
is good at resisting tension in a single direction
has a gel-like ground substance
has a random meshwork of fibers
Collagen is the most abundant fiber type in which of the following connective tissues?
dense regular connective tissue
fibrocartilage
bone
areolar connective tissue
elastic connective tissue
dense regular connective tissue
fibrocartilage
bone
The skin structures that protect against /pathogens (infectious agents) are
melanocytes
apocrine sweat glands
hair follicles
epidermis
Keratinocytes
epidermis
Keratinocytes
Which of the following are tumors of connective tissue?
breast adenocarcinoma
glioblastoma
chondroma
osteosarcoma
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
chondroma
osteosarcoma
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
For two of the basic tissue types, explain how its cell/shape or its cell arrangement is related to the
tissue’s functions.
connective and epithelial tissues offer protection from toxins and physical protection
