Test Bank for Chapter 4 Tissues, Glands, and Membranes

Question 1 See full question
Adipocytes are to adipose tissue as osteocyte is to
You Selected:
 bone tissue
Correct response:
 bone tissue
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 67.
Question 2 See full question
A thin sheet of tissue that covers or supports an organ is a(n) _______________.
You Selected:
 membrane
Correct response:
 membrane
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 69.
Question 3 See full question
The cells of this type of tissue produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices, among other fluids.
You Selected:
 epithelial
Correct response:
 epithelial
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 63.
Question 4 See full question
A membrane composed of multiple layers of flat cells is called
You Selected:
 stratified squamous epithelium
Correct response:
 stratified squamous epithelium

, Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 63.
Question 5 See full question
Tissue that covers surfaces is classified as
You Selected:
 epithelial tissue
Correct response:
 epithelial tissue
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 62.
Question 6 See full question
Adipose tissue is what type of tissue?
You Selected:
 loose connective tissue
Correct response:
 loose connective tissue
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 66.
Question 7 See full question
_______ glands secrete chemical signals into the bloodstream.
You Selected:
 endocrine
Correct response:
 endocrine
Explanation:
Reference:
Cohen, BJ, and Hull, KL. Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 13th ed.,
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015, Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes, p. 64.
Question 8 See full question
During development, all tissues derive from