Histologie Test 0% 29 votes, 4.9 avg 670 You will have 60 minutes to complete all the questions. After the timer reaches 60 minutes, the exam will end and be saved automatically. Good luck! *Fingers crossed* The timer has been reached. The exam has now been terminated and saved. Histologie Test 1 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement(5) a. The increase in the surface area of proximal tubule cells by numerous long microvilli facilitates the absorption of nutritionally valuable substances from the primary urine. b. An inner layer of circular smooth muscle and an outer layer of longitudinal smooth muscle are found in both the ureter and bladder. c. Renin is released by juxtaglomerular cells which surround the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus. d. The second meiotic division of secondary spermatocytes will give rise the spermatids. e. The macula densa is formed by a specialized section of the epithelium lining the distal tubule as it contacts the glomerulus and its afferent and efferent arterioles. 2 / 60 The basement membrane lies between: a. epidermis and dermis. b. stratum basale and stratum spinosum. c. papillary and reticular layers of dermis. d. stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum. e. stratum granulosum and stratum corneum. 3 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement(2) a. The vagina is lined by stratified squamous epithelium. b. The formation of new oocytes stops before birth. c. The mammary glands are modified glands of the skin. d. Sensory stimulation of the nipple initiates the milk ejection reflex via the secretion of oxytocin from the neurohypophysis. e. The wall of the vagina consists of a mucosa, muscularis mucosae, submucosa, muscularis and adventitia. 4 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. The term "atresia" refers to the degeneration of follicles during development and adult life. b. After ovulation, thecal cells and granulosa cells form the corpus luteum. c. A fluid filled hollow, the antrum, is a characteristic feature of primary ovarian follicles. d. Ovarian surface is lined by simple cuboidal epithelium e. Primordial ovarian follicles are characterized by a single layer of flattened follicular cells which surround the oocyte. 5 / 60 Vessels which connect glomerular capillaries with peritubular capillaries are called: a. peritubular capillaries. b. arcuate arteries. c. efferent arterioles. d. vasa recta. e. afferent arterioles. 6 / 60 The loose, adipose connective tissue layer of skin is: a. dermis b. mucosa c. hypodermis d. epidermis e. lamina propria 7 / 60 The projections of dermis upward, indenting the bottom of the epidermis, are called: a. arrector pili muscle b. sweat gland ducts c. epidermal appendages d. dermal papillae e. Meissner's corpuscles 8 / 60 Which cell type is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin? a. fibroblast b. melanocyte c. keratinocyte d. myoepithelial cell e. Langerhans cell 9 / 60 In which layer of the epidermis are cells mitotically active? a. stratum corneum b. thick skin c. stratum basale d. stratum granulosum e. stratum lucidum 10 / 60 Arteries which form arches along the border between the cortex and the medulla of the kidney are called: a. interlobular arteries. b. interlobar arteries. c. afferent arteries. d. vasa recta. e. arcuate arteries. 11 / 60 Regions of cortical parenchyma located between medullary pyramids (pyramids of Malpighii) rather than adjacent to the surface of the kidney are called: a. columns of Bertin. b. papillae c. calyces d. renal lobules. e. medullary rays. 12 / 60 Which of the following typically includes dead cells with pyknotic nuclei? a. arrector pili muscle. b. hair follicle. c. sebaceous gland. d. secretory portion of sweat gland. e. duct of sweat gland. 13 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. Transitional epithelium lines the ureter. b. Podocytes form the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule. c. Stratified squamous epithelium lines the distal part of the male and female urethra. d. The principal function of the thin tubule of the nephron is the resorption of nutritionally valuable substances from the primary urine. e. The increase in the surface area of proximal tubule cells by numerous long microvilli facilitates the absorption of nutritionally valuable substances from the primary urine. 14 / 60 The macula densa consists of: a. densely packed collagen fibers in the juxtaglomerular interstitium. b. closely-packed nuclei in the epithelium of the distal convoluted tubule. c. modified smooth muscle cells. d. closely-packed nuclei in the epithelium of the proximal convoluted tubule. e. extraglomerular mesangial cells. 15 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. The filtration slit membrane between the pedicels of podocytes is part of the glomerular filtration barrier. b. The osmotic absorption of water by the proximal tubule cells reduces the volume of the primary urine by about 75%. c. The increase in the surface area of proximal tubule cells by numerous long microvilli facilitates the absorption of nutritionally valuable substances from the primary urine. d. Juxtaglomerular cells surrounding the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus release angiotensin II to increase glomerular filtration. e. The parietal layer of Bowman’s capsule in a simple squamous epithelium. 16 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. Ejaculation results from smooth muscle contractions around the vas deferens and ductus epididymis. b. The outer part of the seminiferous epithelium is formed by 3-4 layers of smooth muscle. c. Leydig cells are located inside the seminiferous tubule. d. Spermatocytes which leave the testis are structurally mature and motile. e. Leydig cells provide structural and nutritional support for the developing spermatocytes. 17 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. The outer part of the seminiferous epithelium is formed by 3-4 layers of smooth muscle. b. Testosterone produced by the male accessory reproductive glands (seminal vesicle and prostate) causes the development of the masculine extragenital sex characteristics. c. The Sertoli cells are located outside the seminiferous tubule. d. By the first meiotic division B-spermatogonia give rise to primary spermatocytes. e. The testes are surrounded by a thick connective tissue capsule, the tunica albuginea. 18 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. Like sweat glands, mammary glands are simple tubular glands. b. The functionalis of the endometrium of uterus and cervix is shed during menstruation. c. A distinct zona pelucida separates the oocyte and follicular cells of primordial ovarian follicles. d. Complex mucosal folds give the lumen of the ampulla of the oviduct a very irregular outline. e. Collecting ducts are not permeable to water in the presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). 19 / 60 Vessels which connect interlobular arteries with glomerular capillaries are called: a. efferent arterioles. b. peritubular capillaries. c. arcuate arteries. d. vasa recta. e. afferent arterioles. 20 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. The myometrium of the uterus is important for the transport of the oocyte and sperm. b. Growth of the mammary gland is initiated by oestrogen and progesterone produced in the ovaries and placenta. c. The mammary gland contains 15 to 20 lobes. d. The mammary glands are modified glands of the skin. e. The basalis of the endometrium regenerates the functionalis after menstruation. 21 / 60 The lumen of glomerular capillaries is lined by: a. continuous endothelium. b. podocytes foot processes. c. mesangial cells. d. fenestrated endothelium. e. juxtaglomerular cells. 22 / 60 Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the stratum spinosum? a. The stratum spinosum sits between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum. b. The stratum spinosum is formed from daughter cells of the basal layer. c. Merkel cells are the outermost sentinels of the cellular immune system. d. Langerhans cells are found mostly in the stratum corneum. e. The cells of the stratum spinosum are flat without nuclei. 23 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. The papillary layer of the dermis contains fine collagen and elastic fibers and the capillary network which supplies the epidermis. b. The synthesis of melanin by basal cells is under hormonal control. c. Merocrine sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair together form a pilosebaceous unit. d. The secretory ducts of sweat gland are lined by a stratified squamous epithelium. e. The excretory ducts of sweat gland are lined by a stratified squamous epithelium. 24 / 60 Which layer is exceptionally thick in so-called “thick skin” (i.e., palmar and plantar skin)? a. dermis b. stratum corneum of epidermis c. hypodermis d. papillary dermis e. stratum basale of epidermis. 25 / 60 The region of the kidney containing proximal convoluted tubules is called the: a. calyx b. pelvis c. cortex d. papillae e. medulla 26 / 60 The epithelial layer of skin is: a. mucosa b. dermis c. lamina propria d. epidermis e. hypodermis 27 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. Merocrine sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair together form a pilosebaceous unit. b. The renewal of the human epidermis through the mitotic activity of basal cells takes 3-4 weeks. c. Sebaceous gland is a simple branched alveolar gland. d. . Langerhans cells function in the immune system and can leave the epidermis after exposure to antigens. e. Merocrine and apocrine sweat glands are simple tubular coiled glands. 28 / 60 Which cells repond to antiduretic hormone (ADH)? a. epithelial cells of Bowman's capsule. b. epithelial cells of collecting duct. c. juxtaglomerular cells. d. mesangial cells. e. podocytes. 29 / 60 The glands most closely associated with hair follicles are: a. mammary glands. b. sebaceous glands. c. submucosal glands. d. eccrine sweat glands. e. lymphatic glands. 30 / 60 Mesangial cells are: a. simple columnar epithelial cells. b. simple squamous epithelial cells. c. unique epithelial cells with many interdigitating processes. d. simple cuboidal epithelial cells. e. not epithelial cells. 31 / 60 The region of the kidney containing distal convoluted tubules is called the: a. hilus b. pelvis c. medulla d. cortex e. capsule 32 / 60 Juxtaglomerular cells secrete: a. angiotensinogen. b. urea. c. renin. d. antiduretic hormone. e. aldosterone. 33 / 60 Which structures are present in “thick skin” (i.e., palmar and plantar skin)? a. sweat glands. b. arrector pili. c. hair follicles. d. sebaceous glands. e. apocrine sweat glands. 34 / 60 Which of the following layers lies nearest the outer surface of the epidermis? a. stratum basale or stratum germinativum. b. stratum granulosum c. stratum corneum. d. stratum spinosum or stratum Malpighii. e. stratum lucidum. 35 / 60 Which cell secretes surfactant? a. . Type I pneumocyte b. . Dust cell c. . Brush cell d. . Clara cell e. . Type II pneumocyte 36 / 60 Which is structure is NOT part of the conducting portion of the airway? a. . Bronchi b. . Respiratory bronchioles c. . Larynx d. . Trachea 37 / 60 Which cartilage of the larynx is made of elastic cartilage? a. . Cricoid cartilage b. . Corniculate cartilage c. . Thyroid cartilage d. . Arytenoid cartilage e. . Epiglottis 38 / 60 Which cell is rarely found in the alveolus? a. . Type II pneumocyte b. . Brush cell c. . Dust cell d. . Clara cell e. . Type I pneumocyte 39 / 60 Where is the organ of Corti? a. . Crista ampullaris b. . Semicircular canals c. . Utricle d. . Saccule e. . Cochlea 40 / 60 Where is the ciliary muscle located? a. . Lamina vitrea b. . Optic disc c. . Lamina cribrosa d. . Ciliary body e. . Fovea centralis 41 / 60 In which structure does gas exchange NOT occur? a. . Alveolar duct b. . Respiratory bronchiole c. . Alveoli d. . Terminal bronchiole e. . Alveolar sac 42 / 60 Which of the following is the receptor for color? a. . Bipolar cells b. . Horizontal cells c. . Ganglion cells d. . Rods e. . Cones 43 / 60 Where is the region associated with maximum visual acuity? a. . Lamina vitrea b. . Lamina cribrosa c. . Ciliary body d. . Optic disc e. . Fovea centralis 44 / 60 What is the smallest airspace of the respiratory tree? a. . Terminal bronchiole b. . Alveolar sac c. . Alveolar duct d. . Alveoli e. . Respiratory bronchiole 45 / 60 Which cell is also called a septal cell? a. . Brush cell b. . Dust cell c. . Type I pneumocyte d. . Clara cell e. . Type II pneumocyte 46 / 60 What type of tissue lines the pharynx? a. . Simple columnar epithelium, Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells b. . Stratified squamous epithelium c. . Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells d. . Simple columnar epithelium e. . Simple squamous epithelium 47 / 60 Which layer forms the majority of the cornea? a. . Bowman's membrane b. . Epithelium c. . Substantia propria d. . Descemet's membrane e. . Endothelium 48 / 60 What sensation does the crista ampullaris recognize? a. . Sound b. . Movement c. . Vibration d. . Position 49 / 60 Which cell is a respiratory macrophage? a. . Histiocyte b. . Microglia c. . Kupffer cells d. . Langerhans cell e. . Dust cell 50 / 60 Which contains endolymph? a. . Scala vestibule, Scala tympani b. . Cochlear duct c. . Scala tympani d. . Scala vestibuli 51 / 60 What type of epithelium lines the trachea? a. . Simple cuboidal epithelium b. . Simple columnar epithelium c. . Stratified squamous epithelium d. . Pseudostratified epithelium e. . Simple squamous epithelium 52 / 60 What is the space posterior to the iris? a. . Posterior chamber b. . Vitreal cavity c. . Anterior chamber d. . Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber 53 / 60 What is the space anterior to the iris? a. . Anterior chamber b. . Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber c. . Vitreal cavity d. . Posterior chamber e. . Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber, Vitreal cavity 54 / 60 What is the vascular pigmented structure? a. . Ciliary body b. . Iris c. . Choroid d. . Ora serrate e. . Lens 55 / 60 What is the middle layer of the eyeball? a. . Rods b. . Uvea c. . Cones d. . Bipolar cells e. . Ganglion cells 56 / 60 What structure is shaped like a snail shell? a. . Organ of Corti b. . Cochlea c. . Semicircular canals d. . Utricle e. . Saccule 57 / 60 What type of epithelium is on the surface of the cornea? a. . Stratified squamous b. . Simple cuboidal c. . Transitional epithelium d. . Simple squamous e. . Simple columnar 58 / 60 Which cell type is most numerous in olfactory mucosa? a. . Brush cells b. . Olfactory cells c. . Basal cells d. . Sustentacular cells 59 / 60 Which structure is avascular? a. . Retina b. . Choroid c. . Sclera d. . Cornea e. . Uvea 60 / 60 Which structure is part the uvea? a. . Choroid b. . Sclera c. . Cornea d. . Pigmented epithelium e. . 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