Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 4: Body Tissues and Membranes

True or False Quiz

1
The stratified squamous epithelium of the skin contains a water-proofing protein called keratin.
A)True
B)False
2
Epithelial tissue is highly vascular, containing many blood vessels.
A)True
B)False
3
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium contains more than one layer of cells.
A)True
B)False
4
The main type of cell found in fibrous connective tissue is the fibroblast.
A)True
B)False
5
Tendons and ligaments are made of bundles of keratin.
A)True
B)False
6
Cartilage is a vascular tissue.
A)True
B)False
7
Compact bone contains bony plates separated by irregular spaces.
A)True
B)False
8
Bone tissue lacks blood vessels and nerves.
A)True
B)False
9
Muscular tissue has the ability to contract or shorten.
A)True
B)False
10
Smooth muscle fibers are connected end to end with intercalated disks.
A)True
B)False
11
Cells of smooth muscle tissue are tapered rods rather than cylindrical.
A)True
B)False
12
Dendrites receive nerve impulses, while axons transmit impulses.
A)True
B)False
13
Schwann cells are specialized neurons that carry nerve impulse within the brain.
A)True
B)False
14
Visceral serous membranes cover internal organs.
A)True
B)False
15
The mesentery are a part of the visceral peritoneum.
A)True
B)False
16
Cancer is a very rapid, uncontrolled, and disorganized growth of cells.
A)True
B)False
17
Benign tumors invade and destroy neighboring tissues.
A)True
B)False
18
Over 90% of all human cancers are leukemias.
A)True
B)False
19
CAUTION stands for the danger signals for cancer.
A)True
B)False
20
Cancerous growths produce a growth factor that draws blood vessels to the growth to supply its increased metabolic needs.
A)True
B)False
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