PORTAGE LEARNING A&P I FINAL
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the
cells of Connective Tissue Proper?
a. Plasma cells are former neutrophils
b. Mast cells produce heparin and histamine
c. Neutrophils are the most common white blood cell found
in connective tissue
d. a. and c. are true
e. b. and c. are true
f. All of the above are true statements
e. b. and c. are true
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the
correct description.
Collagenous
Are referred to as “white fibers”
Reticular
Coated with glycoprotein for strength
Elastic
Found in the lungs and arteries
Match the following matrix forms with the correct
connective tissue type.
,Liquid
Blood
Gel-like
Connective tissue proper
Semi-solid
Cartilage
Solid
Bone
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
loose connective tissue?
Areolar tissue is avascular
Reticular tissue forms a structural framework called a
stroma around soft organs
Adipose tissue gives shape to the body
All of the above are true statements
Areolar tissue is avascular
Correct answer is that areolar tissue is highly vascular.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
dense connective tissue?
Dense regular connective tissue contains a small amount
of fibroblasts
An example of dense irregular connective tissue is the
dermis
An example of dense regular connective tissue is a tendon
All of the above are true statements
Dense regular connective tissue contains a small amount of
fibroblasts
,What types of tissue fibers are present in cartilage?
a. Collagen
b. Reticular
c. Elastic
d. a. and b.
e. a. and c.
f. All of the above
e. a. and c.
Explain why the sensation of pain can be felt in cartilage
when there is no direct nerve supply.
Pain can be felt or detected in the cartilage due to the swelling
or inflammation that happens around the tissue or traumatized
area.
Match the type of cartilage with the correct description.
Hyaline cartilage
Perichondrium lacking around articular cartilage
Elastic cartilage Cells always surrounded by perichondrium
Fibrocartilage Found in the pubic symphysis
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
bone tissue?
Bone tissue is comprised of few fibers with a solid matrix
arranged incylinders called osteons
The Haversian Canal functions to bring blood into the bone
tissue
Lacunae contain osteocytes
All of the above statements are true
All of the above statements are true
Name the formed elements found in blood.
, Red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes),
and platelets (thrombocytes).
Match each image with the correct description.
a. Canaliculi present in this tissue connect lacuna to
lacuna
b. Chondrocytes distinguish this tissue from tendons or
ligaments
c. Gives epithelial tissue its blood supply
1. c
2. b
3. a
(Lab 8)
True or False?
a. The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ADP. (T
or F)
b. Peripheral proteins are found on the outer surface of a
cell membrane. (T or F)
c. Exocytosis is the process that occurs to bring
biomacromolecules inside the cell. (T or F)
d. Receptor-mediated endocytosis uses a signaling
molecule from another cell, binding to the cell membrane
to bring about changes within the cell proteins. (T or F)
e. Endocytosis is a passive process. It does not require
cellular energy expenditure.(T or F)
a. False- (ATP is produced, not ADP)
b. True
c. False- (This process is called endocytosis)
d. True
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the
cells of Connective Tissue Proper?
a. Plasma cells are former neutrophils
b. Mast cells produce heparin and histamine
c. Neutrophils are the most common white blood cell found
in connective tissue
d. a. and c. are true
e. b. and c. are true
f. All of the above are true statements
e. b. and c. are true
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the
correct description.
Collagenous
Are referred to as “white fibers”
Reticular
Coated with glycoprotein for strength
Elastic
Found in the lungs and arteries
Match the following matrix forms with the correct
connective tissue type.
,Liquid
Blood
Gel-like
Connective tissue proper
Semi-solid
Cartilage
Solid
Bone
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
loose connective tissue?
Areolar tissue is avascular
Reticular tissue forms a structural framework called a
stroma around soft organs
Adipose tissue gives shape to the body
All of the above are true statements
Areolar tissue is avascular
Correct answer is that areolar tissue is highly vascular.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
dense connective tissue?
Dense regular connective tissue contains a small amount
of fibroblasts
An example of dense irregular connective tissue is the
dermis
An example of dense regular connective tissue is a tendon
All of the above are true statements
Dense regular connective tissue contains a small amount of
fibroblasts
,What types of tissue fibers are present in cartilage?
a. Collagen
b. Reticular
c. Elastic
d. a. and b.
e. a. and c.
f. All of the above
e. a. and c.
Explain why the sensation of pain can be felt in cartilage
when there is no direct nerve supply.
Pain can be felt or detected in the cartilage due to the swelling
or inflammation that happens around the tissue or traumatized
area.
Match the type of cartilage with the correct description.
Hyaline cartilage
Perichondrium lacking around articular cartilage
Elastic cartilage Cells always surrounded by perichondrium
Fibrocartilage Found in the pubic symphysis
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding
bone tissue?
Bone tissue is comprised of few fibers with a solid matrix
arranged incylinders called osteons
The Haversian Canal functions to bring blood into the bone
tissue
Lacunae contain osteocytes
All of the above statements are true
All of the above statements are true
Name the formed elements found in blood.
, Red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes),
and platelets (thrombocytes).
Match each image with the correct description.
a. Canaliculi present in this tissue connect lacuna to
lacuna
b. Chondrocytes distinguish this tissue from tendons or
ligaments
c. Gives epithelial tissue its blood supply
1. c
2. b
3. a
(Lab 8)
True or False?
a. The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ADP. (T
or F)
b. Peripheral proteins are found on the outer surface of a
cell membrane. (T or F)
c. Exocytosis is the process that occurs to bring
biomacromolecules inside the cell. (T or F)
d. Receptor-mediated endocytosis uses a signaling
molecule from another cell, binding to the cell membrane
to bring about changes within the cell proteins. (T or F)
e. Endocytosis is a passive process. It does not require
cellular energy expenditure.(T or F)
a. False- (ATP is produced, not ADP)
b. True
c. False- (This process is called endocytosis)
d. True
