Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Quiz
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What is a primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

  • To anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue (correct)
  • To facilitate rapid mitosis of epithelial cells
  • To scatter immune cells throughout the tissue
  • To produce keratin for tissue hardening

    • Which of the following best describes the reticular lamina's composition and origin?

  • Composed of keratin and ground substance, produced by epithelial cells
  • Composed of reticular fibers, produced by connective tissue cells (correct)
  • Composed of ground substance, produced by both connective and epithelial cells
  • Composed of collagen fibers, produced by epithelial cells

    • What characteristic distinguishes stratified epithelia from simple epithelia?

  • The number of cell layers (correct)
  • The presence of cuboidal cells
  • The height of the cells
  • The presence of flattened cells

    • What is the role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the context of epithelial tissue?

    <p>To form the basal lamina, providing structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a tissue is described as 'pseudostratified,' what is its key feature regarding cell layers?

    <p>It appears to have multiple layers, but is actually a single layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial cells are typically described as 'tall and elongated'?

    <p>Columnar cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most epithelial tissues receive sensory information?

    <p>Via specialized nerve endings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function of the epithelial tissues is related to the production of substances like sweat, oil, and hormones?

    <p>Forming glands for secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flat cells and commonly found in air sacs of the lungs?

    <p>Simple squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what location would you expect to find a tissue whose primary function is to facilitate diffusion and is composed of cube-shaped cells with a large central nucleus?

    <p>Kidney tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of microvilli or cilia is a distinctive feature of which simple epithelium type?

    <p>Simple columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue appears multi-layered, but is actually a single layer with nuclei at different heights, often containing cilia and goblet cells?

    <p>Pseudostratified columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the primary function of simple epithelia?

    <p>To line surfaces where diffusion or transport occurs, and also provide some secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the simple squamous epithelium primarily located?

    <p>Air sacs of lungs, serous membranes, and lining of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cilia found on some simple epithelia?

    <p>To move substances along the apical surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of connective tissue?

    <p>Facilitating nutrient absorption in the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly matches an epithelial type with one of its main functions?

    <p>Simple squamous epithelium: diffusion in serous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a specialized connective tissue?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts within connective tissue proper?

    <p>Producing protein fibers and ground substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type found in connective tissue proper contains histamine-filled granules?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides macrophages, what other cell type functions as a phagocyte?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adipocytes are characterized by which feature?

    <p>A single large inclusion containing lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a component of general connective tissue, also referred to as connective tissue proper?

    <p>Reticular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important function of the immune cells in connective tissues?

    <p>Phagocytizing foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is characterized by having cells that appear dome-shaped when relaxed and squamous when stretched?

    <p>Transitional epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the body would you find nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

    <p>Lining of the mouth and esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of stratified cuboidal epithelium?

    <p>It consists of two layers of cube-shaped cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In stratified columnar epithelium, what is the shape of the cells in the basal layer?

    <p>Cuboidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of keratin?

    <p>Formation of hair and nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is found lining the ducts of sweat glands?

    <p>Stratified cuboidal epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location would you expect to find stratified columnar epithelium?

    <p>Ducts of salivary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a characteristic of stratified epithelia?

    <p>They are effective protective barriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chondroblasts?

    <p>To produce new cartilage tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of bone tissue?

    <p>Regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the extracellular matrix of blood called?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by the absence of striations?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for mature bone cells that function in bone maintenance?

    <p>Osteocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

    <p>Osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of erythrocytes?

    <p>Oxygen transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of platelets in blood?

    <p>Blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is characterized by a jelly-like consistency and the presence of all three types of protein fibers?

    <p>Loose (areolar) connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location would you most likely find dense irregular connective tissue?

    <p>Dermis and around organs and joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dense regular collagenous connective tissue?

    <p>To resist tension in one direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is also known as 'elastic tissue' and is found in the lining of large blood vessels?

    <p>Dense regular elastic connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue uses reticular fibers to form a mesh-like network for support?

    <p>Reticular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to energy reserve what is a primary function of adipose tissue?

    <p>Insulation, warmth, shock absorption and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between dense regular collagenous and dense regular elastic connective tissue?

    <p>The direction of tension resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is loose (areolar) connective tissue typically located?

    <p>Deep to the epithelium of the skin and in membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course title: Human Anatomy and Physiology
    • Course code: BIOL3306
    • Semester: Fall 2024
    • Instructor: Nour Nissan
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Email response time: Weekdays only, within 24-48 hours.
    • Textbooks: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd edition by Erin C. Amerman.

    Course Expectations

    • Respect for peers, instructor, and teaching assistants.
    • Value diverse perspectives.
    • No tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
    • No tolerance for disruptive behaviour.
    • Active participation is encouraged.
    • Attendance is not mandatory.
    • All submitted work must be original.
    • Cite all external materials used in assignments;
    • Plagiarism will result in a referral to the Dean.

    Assessments and Grading

    • 3 teaching assistants will grade work (possibly 4)
    • Aj Deneka (full TA) and Myra Thapar (full TA)
    • Grading of assignments and exams. Proctoring duties, as well as responding to emails.
    • Assignment 1: Week 5 (10%)
    • Assignment 2: Week 11 (10%)
    • Assignment 3: Week 14 (10%)
    • Midterm I: Week 4 (20%)
    • Midterm II: Week 10 (20%)
    • Final Exam: Week 15 (30%)
    • The course syllabus provides further detail.

    Office Hours

    • By appointment.

    Accommodations

    • Students requiring accommodations must inform the instructor ASAP.

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