In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule?
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
amphiarthrotic
In the skin, the dermis:
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
Keratin is an important skin pigment that protects against ultraviolet light.
Both the epidermis and the dermis continually undergo shedding and regeneration.
A large amount of fat can be stored in the hypodermis.
During the life of an individual, epidermal tissue is constantly being replaced.
Epithelial cells can be classified according to shape. Which is not a characteristic shape of epithelial cells?
rectangular
cubed
cylindrical
flat
Which joint allows for the following movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction?
gliding
saddle
ball and socket
trochoid
Hinge joints permit adduction and abduction.
The basic ingredient in the skin that determines skin color is melanin.
Which is not a function of connective tissue?
transport
support
defense
communication
Bones are the organs of the skeletal system
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the:
stratum basale
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
The most widespread and abundant tissue in the body is:
epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous
The peritoneum is an example of a:
cutaneous membrane
serous membrane
mucous membrane
cuboidal membrane
The organic matrix of bone consists of:
collagenous fibers
protein
polysaccharides
all of the above
The most prevalent type of cartilage is
hyaline cartilage
fibrous cartilage
elastic cartilage
How many layers make up pseudostratified epithelium?
one
two
three
numerous
Which of the following is not an example of a fibrous joint?
symphyses
sutures
syndesmoses
gomphoses
Glands that are not ducted, but release their products directly into tissue fluid and blood, are called:
endocrine
exocrine
holocrine
apocrine
The basic organizational or structural unit of bone is called the:
canaliculi
lamellae
lacunae
haversian system
The superficial outer layer of the epidermis is the:
The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is
flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
Moving a part of the body forward is
protraction
elevation
inversion
depression
The opposite of eversion is:
retraction
none of the above
Smooth muscles that produce goose pimples when they contract are th
papillary muscles
cuticle muscles
medullary muscles
arrector pili muscles
The stratum lucidum and stratum basale are sometimes referred to as the stratum germinativum.
The periosteum is a dense, white, fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces.
One of the important functions of the skin includes the synthesis of vitamin D.
The hair follocle is found in the
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
subcutaneous layer
The area referred to as true skin is the:
Oil-producing glands that self-destruct in order to function are referred to as
merocrine
Tilting of the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front leg, is called:
dorisflexion
plantar flexion
pronation
Which is not a function of epithelial tissue?
absorption
secretion
assimilation
protection
The most numerous, important, and widespread sweat glands in the body are:
eccrine
ceruminous
sebaceous
An articulation is a point of contact between bones.
The knee joint is an example of a
hinge joint
saddle joint
gliding joint
All synovial joints have an enclosed cavity with a lubricating fluid.
All fibrous joints are completely fixed joints.
In intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the:
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
The mature cells of bone are called:
fibroblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
osteoblasts
Which of the following is not true of simple squamous epithelium?
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.
The cells at the surface of the skin are dead.
The hypodermis:
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
Cells found only in cartilage include:
chondrocytes and fibroblasts
chondrocytes and macrophages
chondrocytes and mast cells
only chondrocytes are found only in cartilage
The major purpose of the epiphyseal plate is
mending of fractures
enlarging of epiphyses
providing strength in long bones
lengthening long bones
In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the:
chondrocytes
Which tissue lines body cavities and protects body surfaces?
conenctive
Apocrine and eccrine glands are the two types of sebaceous glands.
Waiters balancing a tray of food have their hands in the prone position.
Calcitonin is released when the blood calcium levels are too high.
The type of tissue that contains cells called neurons is:
none of above
Cartilage is a form of:
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
osseous tissue
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
defense against disease organisms
synthesis of vitamin E
regulation of body temperature
excretion of water and salts
Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by:
Growth of nails is due to mitosis in the stratum germinativum.
Sebum
lubricates hair and skin
is produced by sweat glands
consists of dead cells from hair follicles
is resonsible for body odor
The type of gland that produces the waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:
The hair follicle consists of
epidermal tissue
dermal tissue
hypodermal tissue
fibrous connective tissue
Growth of fingernails is due to the mitosis of the cells in the
stratum germinativum
In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint?
synarthrosis
amphiarthrosis
diarthrosis
all joints are movable
Throughout life, ossification and reabsorption continue to occur concurrently.
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement?
hinge
The acetabulum is a deep, cup-like socket, whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped.
The papillary layer of the dermis:
is responsible for cleavage or tension lines in the skin
does not contain blood vessels
is responsible for fingerprints
contains large deposits of fat
Which is not part of a hair?
shaft
root
lanugo
medulla
Goblet cells, cilia, and microvilli are modifications of this type of epithelial tissue.
simple squamous
simple cuboidal
simple columnar
pseudostratified squamous
Haversian systems are found only in compact bone
Which of the following is another name for skeletal muscle?
striated voluntary
nonstriated involuntary
striated involuntary
pseudostriated involuntary
The epiphyses consist mostly of compact bone, usually with yellow marrow in the center.
Adipose tissue performs all the following functions except:
insulates to conserve body heat
defends the body from microbes and injurious substances
supports and protects the kidneys
stores excess food
In bone growth, the medullary cavity is enlarged because of the activity of:
OSTEOCLASTS
OSTECYTES
OSTEOBLASTS
CHONDROCYTES
Osteoclasts are nondividing osteoblasts that have become surrounded by matrix and lie within lacunae.
Blood is a member of which basic tissue type?
The layer beneath the dermis is called the
superficial fascia
The surface film found on the skin has a variety of functions, including:
lubrication
buffering of caustic irritants
antibacterial and antifungal activity
Another name for compact bone is cancellous bone.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscles?
have one nucleus per cell
have intercalated disks
make up the walls of the viscera
usually are not under voluntary control
The primary ossification center of a long bone is located:
at the midpoint of the diaphysis
in the epiphysis
in the medullary cavity
at the epiphyseal cartilage
The serous membrane covering the stomach would be called the:
visceral pleura
visceral peritoneum
parietal pleura
parietal peritoneum
Which of the following is true of bone, but not of cartilage?
It is classified as a connective tissue.
It has collagen fibers in its matrix.
Canals link blood vessels and cells.
Cells lie in lacunae.