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Which of the following is NOT an example of connective tissue?
- A. blood
- B. bone
- C. tendon
- D. epidermis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The epidermis(on top of the dermis) is epithelial tissue.
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Two or more layers of cube-shaped cells describes epithelial tissue.
- A. simple cuboidal
- B. simple columnar
- C. stratified cuboidal
- D. stratified columnar
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stratified cuboidal epithelium has multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, e.g., in gland ducts.
Bonds that result from the transfer of electrons are called:
- A. ionic bonds
- B. covalent bonds
- C. peptide bonds
- D. polar bonds
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ionic bonds form when electrons are transferred, creating charged ions that attract each other.
In the skin:
- A. apocrine sweat glands are confined to the axillae, areolar, periumbilical and genital regions
- B. dark skinned races posses greater numbers of melanocytes
- C. sebaceous glands are abundant on the palms and soles
- D. melanocytes predominate in the dermis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apocrine sweat glands are located in specific areas mentioned.
What polysaccharide is the storage form of glucose in animals?
- A. cellulose
- B. starch
- C. sucrose
- D. glycogen
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycogen is stored in animal liver and muscles as a glucose reserve.
The type of tissue with a matrix that consists of rows of fibroblasts that manufacture collagen fibers is
- A. dense connective tissue
- B. loose connective tissue
- C. fluid connective tissue
- D. both A and B
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both dense and loose connective tissues contain fibroblasts producing collagen, though dense has more fibers.