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Lecture Exam 2

Lecture Exam 2

Question 1 of 81

1

In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule?

Select one of the following:

  • fibrous

  • cartilaginous

  • synovial

  • amphiarthrotic

Explanation

Question 2 of 81

1

In the skin, the dermis:

Select one of the following:

  • and epidermis are both epithelial tissue

  • and epidermis are both connective tissue

  • is connective tissue and the epidermis is epithelial tissue

  • is epithelial tissue and the epidermis is connective tissue

Explanation

Question 3 of 81

1

Keratin is an important skin pigment that protects against ultraviolet light.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 81

1

Both the epidermis and the dermis continually undergo shedding and regeneration.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 81

1

A large amount of fat can be stored in the hypodermis.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 81

1

During the life of an individual, epidermal tissue is constantly being replaced.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 81

1

Epithelial cells can be classified according to shape. Which is not a characteristic shape of epithelial cells?

Select one of the following:

  • rectangular

  • cubed

  • cylindrical

  • flat

Explanation

Question 8 of 81

1

Which joint allows for the following movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction?

Select one of the following:

  • gliding

  • saddle

  • ball and socket

  • trochoid

Explanation

Question 9 of 81

1

Hinge joints permit adduction and abduction.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 81

1

The basic ingredient in the skin that determines skin color is melanin.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 81

1

Which is not a function of connective tissue?

Select one of the following:

  • transport

  • support

  • defense

  • communication

Explanation

Question 12 of 81

1

Bones are the organs of the skeletal system

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 81

1

Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the:

Select one of the following:

  • stratum basale

  • stratum lucidum

  • stratum corneum

  • stratum granulosum

  • stratum spinosum

Explanation

Question 14 of 81

1

The most widespread and abundant tissue in the body is:

Select one of the following:

  • epithelial

  • connective

  • muscle

  • nervous

Explanation

Question 15 of 81

1

The peritoneum is an example of a:

Select one of the following:

  • cutaneous membrane

  • serous membrane

  • mucous membrane

  • cuboidal membrane

Explanation

Question 16 of 81

1

The organic matrix of bone consists of:

Select one of the following:

  • collagenous fibers

  • protein

  • polysaccharides

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 17 of 81

1

The most prevalent type of cartilage is

Select one of the following:

  • hyaline cartilage

  • fibrous cartilage

  • elastic cartilage

Explanation

Question 18 of 81

1

How many layers make up pseudostratified epithelium?

Select one of the following:

  • one

  • two

  • three

  • numerous

Explanation

Question 19 of 81

1

Which of the following is not an example of a fibrous joint?

Select one of the following:

  • symphyses

  • sutures

  • syndesmoses

  • gomphoses

Explanation

Question 20 of 81

1

Glands that are not ducted, but release their products directly into tissue fluid and blood, are called:

Select one of the following:

  • endocrine

  • exocrine

  • holocrine

  • apocrine

Explanation

Question 21 of 81

1

The basic organizational or structural unit of bone is called the:

Select one of the following:

  • canaliculi

  • lamellae

  • lacunae

  • haversian system

Explanation

Question 22 of 81

1

The superficial outer layer of the epidermis is the:

Select one of the following:

  • stratum basale

  • stratum lucidum

  • stratum corneum

  • stratum granulosum

  • stratum spinosum

Explanation

Question 23 of 81

1

The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is

Select one of the following:

  • flexion

  • extension

  • abduction

  • adduction

Explanation

Question 24 of 81

1

Moving a part of the body forward is

Select one of the following:

  • protraction

  • elevation

  • inversion

  • depression

Explanation

Question 25 of 81

1

The opposite of eversion is:

Select one of the following:

  • protraction

  • depression

  • retraction

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 26 of 81

1

Smooth muscles that produce goose pimples when they contract are th

Select one of the following:

  • papillary muscles

  • cuticle muscles

  • medullary muscles

  • arrector pili muscles

Explanation

Question 27 of 81

1

The stratum lucidum and stratum basale are sometimes referred to as the stratum germinativum.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 81

1

The periosteum is a dense, white, fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 29 of 81

1

One of the important functions of the skin includes the synthesis of vitamin D.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 30 of 81

1

The hair follocle is found in the

Select one of the following:

  • epidermis

  • dermis

  • hypodermis

  • subcutaneous layer

Explanation

Question 31 of 81

1

The area referred to as true skin is the:

Select one of the following:

  • stratum corneum

  • subcutaneous layer

  • dermis

  • hypodermis

Explanation

Question 32 of 81

1

Oil-producing glands that self-destruct in order to function are referred to as

Select one of the following:

  • merocrine

  • apocrine

  • endocrine

  • holocrine

Explanation

Question 33 of 81

1

Tilting of the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front leg, is called:

Select one of the following:

  • dorisflexion

  • plantar flexion

  • extension

  • pronation

Explanation

Question 34 of 81

1

Which is not a function of epithelial tissue?

Select one of the following:

  • absorption

  • secretion

  • assimilation

  • protection

Explanation

Question 35 of 81

1

The most numerous, important, and widespread sweat glands in the body are:

Select one of the following:

  • apocrine

  • eccrine

  • ceruminous

  • sebaceous

Explanation

Question 36 of 81

1

An articulation is a point of contact between bones.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 37 of 81

1

The knee joint is an example of a

Select one of the following:

  • hinge joint

  • ball and socket

  • saddle joint

  • gliding joint

Explanation

Question 38 of 81

1

All synovial joints have an enclosed cavity with a lubricating fluid.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 39 of 81

1

All fibrous joints are completely fixed joints.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 40 of 81

1

In intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the:

Select one of the following:

  • development of a core layer of spongy bone

  • development of compact bone in long bones

  • addition of an outside layer of osseous tissue on flat bones

  • lengthening of long bone

Explanation

Question 41 of 81

1

The mature cells of bone are called:

Select one of the following:

  • fibroblasts

  • osteoclasts

  • osteocytes

  • osteoblasts

Explanation

Question 42 of 81

1

Which of the following is not true of simple squamous epithelium?

Select one of the following:

  • It is one layer thick.

  • It prevents the diffusion of material from one part of the body to another.

  • It is composed of flat, scale-like cells.

  • All of the above are true of simple squamous epithelium.

Explanation

Question 43 of 81

1

The cells at the surface of the skin are dead.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 44 of 81

1

The hypodermis:

Select one of the following:

  • connects the dermis to underlying tissues

  • is the layer of skin where hair is produced

  • connects the dermis and the epidermis

  • is the layer of skin where the nails are produced

Explanation

Question 45 of 81

1

Cells found only in cartilage include:

Select one of the following:

  • chondrocytes and fibroblasts

  • chondrocytes and macrophages

  • chondrocytes and mast cells

  • only chondrocytes are found only in cartilage

Explanation

Question 46 of 81

1

The major purpose of the epiphyseal plate is

Select one of the following:

  • mending of fractures

  • enlarging of epiphyses

  • providing strength in long bones

  • lengthening long bones

Explanation

Question 47 of 81

1

In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the:

Select one of the following:

  • osteoblasts

  • osteocytes

  • osteoclasts

  • chondrocytes

Explanation

Question 48 of 81

1

Which tissue lines body cavities and protects body surfaces?

Select one of the following:

  • epithelial

  • conenctive

  • muscle

  • nervous

Explanation

Question 49 of 81

1

Apocrine and eccrine glands are the two types of sebaceous glands.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 50 of 81

1

Waiters balancing a tray of food have their hands in the prone position.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 51 of 81

1

Calcitonin is released when the blood calcium levels are too high.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 52 of 81

1

The type of tissue that contains cells called neurons is:

Select one of the following:

  • muscle

  • epithelial

  • connective

  • nervous

  • none of above

Explanation

Question 53 of 81

1

Cartilage is a form of:

Select one of the following:

  • epithelial tissue

  • connective tissue

  • muscle tissue

  • osseous tissue

Explanation

Question 54 of 81

1

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

Select one of the following:

  • defense against disease organisms

  • synthesis of vitamin E

  • regulation of body temperature

  • excretion of water and salts

Explanation

Question 55 of 81

1

Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by:

Select one or more of the following:

  • muscle tissue

  • connective tissue

  • epithelial tissue

Explanation

Question 56 of 81

1

Growth of nails is due to mitosis in the stratum germinativum.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 57 of 81

1

Sebum

Select one of the following:

  • lubricates hair and skin

  • is produced by sweat glands

  • consists of dead cells from hair follicles

  • is resonsible for body odor

Explanation

Question 58 of 81

1

The type of gland that produces the waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:

Select one of the following:

  • eccrine

  • apocrine

  • sebaceous

  • ceruminous

Explanation

Question 59 of 81

1

The hair follicle consists of

Select one of the following:

  • epidermal tissue

  • dermal tissue

  • hypodermal tissue

  • fibrous connective tissue

Explanation

Question 60 of 81

1

Growth of fingernails is due to the mitosis of the cells in the

Select one of the following:

  • stratum germinativum

  • stratum granulosum

  • stratum corneum

  • stratum lucidum

Explanation

Question 61 of 81

1

In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint?

Select one of the following:

  • synarthrosis

  • amphiarthrosis

  • diarthrosis

  • all joints are movable

Explanation

Question 62 of 81

1

Throughout life, ossification and reabsorption continue to occur concurrently.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 63 of 81

1

Which joint allows for the widest range of movement?

Select one of the following:

  • gliding

  • saddle

  • ball and socket

  • hinge

Explanation

Question 64 of 81

1

The acetabulum is a deep, cup-like socket, whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 65 of 81

1

The papillary layer of the dermis:

Select one of the following:

  • is responsible for cleavage or tension lines in the skin

  • does not contain blood vessels

  • is responsible for fingerprints

  • contains large deposits of fat

Explanation

Question 66 of 81

1

Which is not part of a hair?

Select one of the following:

  • shaft

  • root

  • lanugo

  • medulla

Explanation

Question 67 of 81

1

Goblet cells, cilia, and microvilli are modifications of this type of epithelial tissue.

Select one of the following:

  • simple squamous

  • simple cuboidal

  • simple columnar

  • pseudostratified squamous

Explanation

Question 68 of 81

1

Haversian systems are found only in compact bone

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 69 of 81

1

Which of the following is another name for skeletal muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • striated voluntary

  • nonstriated involuntary

  • striated involuntary

  • pseudostriated involuntary

Explanation

Question 70 of 81

1

The epiphyses consist mostly of compact bone, usually with yellow marrow in the center.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 71 of 81

1

Adipose tissue performs all the following functions except:

Select one of the following:

  • insulates to conserve body heat

  • defends the body from microbes and injurious substances

  • supports and protects the kidneys

  • stores excess food

Explanation

Question 72 of 81

1

In bone growth, the medullary cavity is enlarged because of the activity of:

Select one of the following:

  • OSTEOCLASTS

  • OSTECYTES

  • OSTEOBLASTS

  • CHONDROCYTES

Explanation

Question 73 of 81

1

Osteoclasts are nondividing osteoblasts that have become surrounded by matrix and lie within lacunae.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 74 of 81

1

Blood is a member of which basic tissue type?

Select one of the following:

  • epithelial

  • connective

  • muscle

  • nervous

Explanation

Question 75 of 81

1

The layer beneath the dermis is called the

Select one of the following:

  • hypodermis

  • subcutaneous layer

  • superficial fascia

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 76 of 81

1

The surface film found on the skin has a variety of functions, including:

Select one of the following:

  • lubrication

  • buffering of caustic irritants

  • antibacterial and antifungal activity

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 77 of 81

1

Another name for compact bone is cancellous bone.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 78 of 81

1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscles?

Select one of the following:

  • have one nucleus per cell

  • have intercalated disks

  • make up the walls of the viscera

  • usually are not under voluntary control

Explanation

Question 79 of 81

1

The primary ossification center of a long bone is located:

Select one of the following:

  • at the midpoint of the diaphysis

  • in the epiphysis

  • in the medullary cavity

  • at the epiphyseal cartilage

Explanation

Question 80 of 81

1

The serous membrane covering the stomach would be called the:

Select one of the following:

  • visceral pleura

  • visceral peritoneum

  • parietal pleura

  • parietal peritoneum

Explanation

Question 81 of 81

1

Which of the following is true of bone, but not of cartilage?

Select one of the following:

  • It is classified as a connective tissue.

  • It has collagen fibers in its matrix.

  • Canals link blood vessels and cells.

  • Cells lie in lacunae.

Explanation

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