1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
a. It is composed of densely packed cells.
b. It stores energy reserves.
c. It is avascular.
d. It is capable of regeneration.
Answer: b

2. The epithelia that line the body cavities and blood vessels is called_______.
a. simple columnar
b. simple cuboidal
c. simple squamous
d. transitional
Answer: c

3. A gland that has no ducts and secretes directly into the extracellular fluid or blood is called a(n) _____.
a. exocrine gland
b. tubular gland
c. acinar gland
d. endocrine gland
Answer: d

4. If a person has a herniated intervertebral disc, which type of cartilage has been damaged?
a. elastic cartilage
b. fibrocartilage
c. hyaline cartilage
d. areolar cartilage
Answer: b

5. Why does cartilage heal so slowly?
a. It lacks a direct blood supply, which is necessary for proper healing.
b. Chondroitin sulfate prevents healing.
c. Matrix inhibits cellular regeneration.
d. Interstitial fluid, necessary for proper healing, is excluded.
Answer: a

6. Which type of connective tissue contains primarily triglycerides?
a. areolar
b. adipose
c. reticular
d. mesenchyme
Answer: b

7. Which two types of connective tissue have a fluid matrix?
a. lymph and cartilage
b. cartilage and bone
c. blood and bone
d. blood and lymph
Answer: d

8. a. when a doctor performs amniocentesis
Exfoliative cytology is the study of cells that shed or are removed from an epithelial surface. Which of the below would NOT be an example of exfoliative cytology?
a. when a doctor performs amniocentesis
b. when a sample of stomach fluid is analyzed
c. when a doctor performs a bone biopsy
d. when a pap smear is performed
Answer: c

9. Which of the following is NOT a serous membrane?
a. pericardium
b. pleura
c. peritoneum
d. They are all serous membranes.
Answer: d

10. Serous membranes differ from mucous membranes in what way?
a. Serous membranes line passageways that open to the exterior while mucous membranes line sealed internal subdivisions of the body cavity.
b. Mucous membranes line passageways that open to the exterior while serous membranes line sealed internal subdivisions of the body cavity.
c. Serous membranes secrete mucus while mucous membranes secrete transudate.
d. Serous membranes are parietal while mucous membranes are visceral.
Answer: b