Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main difference between merocrine and holocrine gland secretion mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine glands release their secretions by exocytosis without damaging the cell, while holocrine glands accumulate their product until the cell ruptures, releasing the secretion and cell fragments.

Question 2

A tissue sample shows cells with a single layer of tall, rectangular cells with nuclei aligned at the base, and microvilli on the apical surface. Which tissue type is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Rich blood supply within the tissue

Question 4

Which connective tissue fiber type provides the greatest tensile strength and is most abundant in tendons?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 5

A patient presents with a burn that affects both the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis, resulting in blisters and pain. Which degree of burn is this?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burn

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the sequence of events during tissue repair after injury?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation, organization, regeneration

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the ABCD rule for skin cancer is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is used to assess risk for melanoma by evaluating Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, and Diameter greater than 6 mm.

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of vitamin D

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the difference between compact and spongy bone?

Accepted Answer

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone consists of trabeculae and is found mainly at the ends of long bones and inside flat bones.

Question 10

A long bone is fractured and healing is occurring. Which process is responsible for the formation of new bone tissue at the site of injury?

Accepted Answer

Ossification

Question 11

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the process of endochondral ossification?

Accepted Answer

It involves the replacement of hyaline cartilage with bone tissue.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

They support, protect, and insulate neurons.

Question 14

A patient has a mutation that prevents the production of collagen. Which tissue would be most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 15

Which of the following best describes Wolff’s law?

Accepted Answer

Bone grows and remodels in response to the forces or demands placed upon it.

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct pairing of connective tissue cell type and its function?

Accepted Answer

Macrophage – phagocytosis of pathogens and debris

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct description of the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

A double-layered membrane covering the external surface of bones, except at joint surfaces

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the difference between vellus and terminal hair?

Accepted Answer

Vellus hair is fine and pale, found on children and adult females; terminal hair is coarser, longer, and found on the scalp, eyebrows, and after puberty in certain regions.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most immediate threat to life for a patient with extensive third-degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Loss of body fluids leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Question 20

Which of the following is the most common type of cartilage in the adult human body, and where is it primarily found?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage; found at articular surfaces of bones, costal cartilages, nose, trachea, and larynx

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