AP1 exam 2 - TCC John Adams

This is a thin extracellular layer. It commonly consists of a basal lamina and a reticular lamina, and is found associated with epithelium.
a. basement membrane.
b. epithelial cells.
c. connective tissue.
d. vascular tissue.
e. gap junctions.

basement membrane.

Junctions join cells together. A type of junction(s) that joins cardiac muscle cells together is:
a. Tight junction.
b. Anchoring junction.
c. Communicating junction.
d. Two of the above.
e. None of the above.

Communicating junction.

This tissue can be found lining the paranasal sinuses, the central canal of the spinal cord, and the uterine tubes.
a. Cuboidal epithelium.
b. Ciliated cuboidal epithelium.
c. Ciliated columnar epithelium.
d. Squamous epithelium.

Ciliated columnar epithelium.

This tissue is found lining ducts.
a. Squamous epithelium.
b. Cuboidal epithelium.
c. Columnar epithelium.
d. None of the above.

Cuboidal epithelium.

The matrix of Connective Tissue is composed of:
a. Cells.
b. Fibers.
c. Ground substance.
d. All of the above.
e. Just two of the above.

Just two of the above.

Fibrocartilage is found in each of the following structures, except:
a. Symphysis pubis.
b. Intervertebral discs.
c. Menisci.
d. Epiglottis.
e. All of the above structures have fibrocartilage.

Epiglottis.

These membranes line cavities that open to the outside of the body:
a. Mucous membranes.
b. Serous membranes.
c. Synovial membranes.
d. Cutaneous membranes.
e. Two of the above.

Mucous membranes.

Nonstriated and involuntary are terms used to describe:
a. Skeletal muscle cells.
b. Smooth muscle cells.
c. Cardiac muscle cells.
d. Two of the above.

Smooth muscle cells.

A function of muscle tissue is which of the following?
a. motion.
b. maintaining posture.
c. heat production.
d. all of the above.

all of the above.

Injured tissue often results in "sear" tissue formation (aka fibrosis). This type of tissue can cause abnormal joining of adjacent tissues. When these "fibers" do join adjacent tissues together, this collection of "fibers" is called:


a. Parenchyma.
b. Marfan's syndrome.
c. Adhesions.
d. Stroma.
e. Proliferative areolar connective tissue.

Adhesions.

The skin, as an organ, provides which of the following physiological functions?
a. Protection, and Temperature regulation.
b. Excretion and sensation.
c. Immunity and reservoir for blood.
d. Synthesis of Vitamin D
e. All of the above.

All of the above.

This layer is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
a. Epidermis.
b. Dermis.
c. Hypodermis.
d. Subcutaneous.
e. Corpuscle.

Epidermis.

This layer of epidermis is composed of a single row of cuboidal to low columnar keratinocytes:

a. Stratum corneum.
b. Stratum lucidum.
c. Stratum granulosum.
d. Stratum spinosum.
e. Stratum basale.

Stratum basale.

Which of the following is true concerning the dermis?
a. It is subdivided into a papillary and a reticular regions
b. The papillary layer contains the corpuscles of light touch.
c. The reticular layer contains the corpuscles of deep touch.
d. All of the above.
e. Only two of the above.

Only two of the above.

Which of the following is present in thick skin, but not in thin skin?
(Note - "S" = Stratum)
a. S. germinativum.
b. S. lucidum.
c. S. corneum.
d. S. granulosum.
e. S. papillae.

S. lucidum.

Which of the following colorations of the skin suggest possible cardiovascular pathology?
a. Yellow.
b. Blue.
c. Red.
d. All of the above.
e. Only two of the above.

Only two of the above.

The mnemonic device "ABCs" can be used to assess:
a. The severity of decubitus ulcers.
b. Oxidation of papillary capillaries.
c. The severity of sunburn.
d. Total risk profile for developing skin cancer.
e. Skin lesions(s) suspected of being (or becoming) malignant melanoma.

Skin lesions(s) suspected of being (or becoming) malignant melanoma.

This skin structure secrets a product that inhibits bacterial growth on the surface of the skin:
a. Stratum lucidum.
b. pili.
c. nails.
d. Ceruminous glands.
e. Sebaceous glands.

Sebaceous glands.

Which of the following plays a role in thermoregulation?

a. Merkel cells.
b. Sebaceous glands.
c. Sweat glands.
d. None of the above.

Sweat glands.

Keratin:
a. Is a protein.
b. Helps protect the bone from viruses.
c. Is made from melanocytes only.
d. All of the above.
e. Only two of the above

Is a protein.

Serving as levers for muscle contraction depicts which of the following functions of bone?
a. Support.
b. Protection.
c. Movement.
d. Mineral homeostasis.
e. Blood cell production.

Movement

This is the layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the diaphysis to grow in length.
Periosteum.
a. Distal epiphysis.
b. Nutrient foramen.
c. Articular cartilage.
d. Epiphyseal plate.

Epiphyseal plate.

These "extensions" of the lacuna are filled with extracellular fluid.
a. Volkmann's canals.
b. Haversian canals.
c. Osteons.
d. Canaliculi.
e. Periosteum.

Canaliculi.

Which of the following forms of ossification is characterized by a primary center and a secondary center?
a. Intramembranous ossification.
b. Endochondral ossification.
c. Epiphyseal line ossification.
d. None of the above.

Endochondral ossification.

Which of the following is considered "bone-building" cells?
a. osteoprogenitor cells.
b. osteoblasts.
c. osteocytes.
d. osteoclasts.

osteoblasts.

Hormones play an important role in the growth of bone and maintenance of the matrix. Which of the following hormones is responsible for depositing calcium into the matrix, and therefore lowering the blood levels of calcium?
a. Parathyroid hormone.
b. Calcitonin.
c. Thyroid hormone.
d. Human Growth hormone.

Calcitonin.

During bone remodeling, ________________ function to remove old bone.
a. Osteoprogenitor cells.
b. Osteoblasts.
c. Osteocytes.
d. Osteoclasts.

Osteoclasts.

"Within limits, bone has the ability to alter its strength in response to mechanical stress by increasing deposition of mineral salts and production of collagen fibers." This process is explained by:
a. Adams' Law.
b. Frank's Law.
c. Starling's Law.
d. Wolff's Law.

Wolff's Law.

This type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is usually seen in children.
a. Open.
b. Comminuted.
c. Impacted.
d. Greenstick.
e. Stress.

Greenstick.

When bone resorption outpaces bone formation this characterizes:
a. Paget's disease.
b. Sheursman's disease
c. Osteopenia.
d. Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis.