68 Questions
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epidermis and hair?
Ectodermal
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?
Mesodermal
Which of the following is NOT derived from the ectodermal origin?
Liver
Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?
Simple squamous
Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?
Simple columnar
Which type of epithelium appears multi-layered but is actually only a single-layer?
Pseudostratified columnar
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial cells in the skin?
Nutrient absorption
Which type of epithelium has the ability to contract and expand and is found in the urinary bladder?
Transitional
Which of the following is the study of bodily structure?
Anatomy
Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?
Basal lamina (Basement membrane)
What is the microscopic study of tissue structure called?
Histology
Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen in tissue samples?
Trichrome
What is the study of normal organismal function called?
Physiology
Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?
Periodic acid Schiff (PAS)
What is the study of causes and effects of disease with laboratory examination of samples called?
Pathology
Which stain is commonly used to visualize elastic fibers in tissue samples?
Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain
What is the study of proteins within cells using biomolecules capable of binding target of interest called?
Immunocytochemistry
Which stain is commonly used to visualize Type III collagen, fungus, and other microbes?
Grocott methenamine silver (GMS)
Which stain is commonly used to visualize nucleic acids in tissue samples?
Hematoxylin-Eosin (H&E)
Which type of junctions are found on the lateral wall near the apical surface of epithelial cells?
Occluding (tight) junctions
Which type of junctions allow direct passage of small molecules between adjacent cells?
Gap (communicating) junctions
Which type of glands produce secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?
Exocrine glands
Which type of glands produce secretions (hormones) that enter into the bloodstream?
Endocrine glands
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves membrane-bound vesicles fusing to the plasma membrane in the apical surface?
Merocrine
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves secretions surrounded by plasma membrane?
Apocrine
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?
Holocrine
Which type of glands are composed of single secretory cells distributed among nonsecretory cells?
Unicellular glands
Which type of glands are composed of multiple secretory cells and have a duct system?
Multicellular glands
Which surface of epithelial cells is considered the 'free' surface?
Apical surface
Which type of epithelium is responsible for nutrient absorption in the intestines and ameloblasts?
Simple columnar
Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?
Transitional
Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?
Simple squamous
Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?
Simple columnar
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epidermis and hair?
Ectodermal
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?
Mesodermal
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epithelium of the mouth, nose, and paranasal sinuses?
Ectodermal
Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?
Basement membrane
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?
Holocrine
Which stain is commonly used to visualize red blood cells as pink and white blood cells as purple?
Giesma
What does the Verhoeff-Van Gieson elastic stain primarily stain?
Elastic fibers
Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?
Periodic acid Schiff (PAS)
Which stain is commonly used to visualize elastic fibers in tissue samples?
Verhoeff-Van Gieson elastic stain
What is the primary purpose of immunocytochemistry?
Visualizing proteins within cells
Which stain is commonly used to visualize Type III collagen, fungus, and other microbes?
Grocott methenamine silver (GMS)
Which stain is commonly used to visualize micro-bacteria as purple?
Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast bacilli stain (AFB)
What color do cytoplasmic elements stain with Eosin?
Pink-red
What color do nucleic acids stain with Hematoxylin?
Blue
Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen as blue and epithelium and muscle as red/orange?
Trichrome
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the alimentary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract?
Endodermal origin
Which type of glands produce secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?
Exocrine glands
Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?
Transitional epithelium
Which type of junctions allow direct passage of small molecules between adjacent cells?
Gap junctions
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?
Holocrine secretion
What is the primary purpose of immunocytochemistry?
To visualize proteins within cells
Which type of epithelium is found in the glandular ducts, kidney tubules, and thyroid follicles?
Simple cuboidal
Which type of glands are composed of multiple secretory cells and have a duct system?
Exocrine glands
Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?
Basement membrane
Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?
Periodic acid-Schiff
Which type of epithelium is found in the glandular ducts, kidney tubules, and thyroid follicles?
Simple cuboidal
Which type of junctions are responsible for determining and maintaining epithelial polarity?
Occluding (tight) junctions
Which type of gland produces secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?
Exocrine gland
Which type of gland produces secretions (hormones) that enter into the bloodstream?
Endocrine gland
Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?
Holocrine secretion
Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?
Transitional epithelium
Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?
Simple columnar epithelium
Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?
Simple squamous epithelium
Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?
Mesoderm
Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen in tissue samples?
Masson's trichrome
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