Histologie Test 0% 23 votes, 4.8 avg 971 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 The region of the kidney containing distal convoluted tubules is called the: a. hilus b. cortex c. medulla d. capsule e. pelvis 2 / 60 Glomerular capillaries are supported on the outside (adjacent to the urinary space) by: a. pericytes b. juxtaglomerular cells. c. mesangial cells. d. podocyte foot processes. e. fibroblasts 3 / 60 Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the stratum basale? a. The stratum basale consists of non-dividing keratinocytes. b. Merkel cells are involved in immune responses. c. Melanocytes store melanin, which is synthesized by keratinocytes. d. Forms the base layer of the epidermis. e. The main cell type of the stratum basale is the melanocyte. 4 / 60 The region of the kidney containing larger collecting ducts is called the: a. cortex b. medulla c. papilla d. calyx e. pelvis 5 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. A distinct zona pelucida separates the oocyte and follicular cells of primordial follicles. b. The tubuli recti join the ductuli efferentes to the ductus epididymis. c. A fluid filled hollow, the antrum, is a characteristic feature of primary follicles. d. After ovulation, thecal cells and granulosa cells form the corpus luteum. e. Hormone production of the corpus luteum stops after the implantation of the embryo. 6 / 60 Which connective tissue layer lies closest to the epidermis: a. hypodermis b. reticular layer of dermis. c. papillary layer of dermis. d. lamina propria e. stratum corneum 7 / 60 Which cell type is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin? a. fibroblast b. Langerhans cell c. melanocyte d. myoepithelial cell e. keratinocyte 8 / 60 Podocytes are: a. simple squamous epithelial cells. b. unique epithelial cells with many interdigitating processes. c. simple cuboidal epithelial cells. d. not epithelial cells. e. simple columnar epithelial cells. 9 / 60 Which layer is exceptionally thick in so-called “thick skin” (i.e., palmar and plantar skin)? a. stratum basale of epidermis. b. hypodermis c. papillary dermis d. dermis e. stratum corneum of epidermis 10 / 60 Which cells secrete a product which converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin? a. epithelial cells of Bowman's capsule. b. epithelial cells of proximal and distal convoluted tubules. c. juxtaglomerular cells. d. podocytes. e. epithelial cells of collecting duct. 11 / 60 Which epithelial cells of the urinary tract are specialized with an apical brush border of microvilli? a. distal convoluted tubule epithelium. b. Bowman's capsule epithelium. c. collecting duct epithelium. d. epithelium lining the thin segment of the loop of Henle. e. proximal convoluted tubule epithelium. 12 / 60 The region of the kidney containing glomeruli is called the: a. medulla. b. pelvis. c. papillae. d. calyx. e. cortex 13 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement(4) a. Transitional epithelium lining the tubules of the nephron allows the tubules to expand if large amounts of primary urine are formed. b. The pyramid of Malpighi is in the renal cortex c. Stratified squamous epithelium lines the distal part of the male and female urethra. d. The incomplete basal lamina of the discontinuous glomerular capillaries facilitates the formation of the glomerular filtrate. e. The outer layer of renal capsule contains many myofibroblasts. 14 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. The Sertoli cells are located outside the seminiferous tubule. b. Spermatocytes which leave the testis are structurally mature and motile. c. The rete testis is lined by stratified squamous epithelium. d. Differences in the height of the epithelium give the lumen of the ductuli efferentes an irregular outline. e. Spermatocytes are stored in the terminal part of the seminal vesicles. 15 / 60 The region of the kidney containing proximal convoluted tubules is called the: a. calyx b. cortex c. medulla d. pelvis e. papillae 16 / 60 Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the stratum spinosum? a. Langerhans cells are found mostly in the stratum corneum. b. The stratum spinosum sits between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum. c. The cells of the stratum spinosum are flat without nuclei. d. The stratum spinosum is formed from daughter cells of the basal layer. e. Merkel cells are the outermost sentinels of the cellular immune system. 17 / 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 lucidum. d. stratum spinosum or stratum Malpighii. e. stratum corneum. 18 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement(7) a. The incomplete basal lamina of the discontinuous glomerular capillaries facilitates the formation of the glomerular filtrate. b. 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. c. Juxtaglomerular cells surrounding the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus release angiotensin II to increase glomerular filtration. d. The glomerular filtration barrier is formed by the cells of the parietal layer of Bowman's capsule and the basal lamina of the glomerular capillaries. e. The parietal layer of Bowman’s capsule contains mesangial cells. 19 / 60 Mesangial cells are: a. unique epithelial cells with many interdigitating processes. b. simple columnar epithelial cells. c. not epithelial cells. d. simple squamous epithelial cells. e. simple cuboidal epithelial cells. 20 / 60 The region of glomerulus (renal corpuscle) where the urinary space drains into the proximal convoluted tubule is called the: a. urinary (tubular) pole b. mesangium. c. area cribosa. d. juxtaglomerular apparatus. e. vascular pole. 21 / 60 Which of the following is NOT an “epidermal appendage” (i.e., NOT comprised of epithelial tissue)? a. hair follicle. b. arrector pili muscle. c. secretory portion of sweat gland. d. sebaceous gland. e. duct of sweat gland. 22 / 60 Juxtaglomerular cells secrete: a. antiduretic hormone. b. renin. c. urea. d. aldosterone. e. angiotensinogen. 23 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. Renin is released by juxtaglomerular cells which surround the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus. 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. The filtration slit membrane between the pedicles of podocytes is part of the glomerular filtration barrier. d. Stratified squamous epithelium lines the distal part of the male and female urethra. e. The macula densa cells are found in the distal tubule faced to the vascular pole. 24 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement 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. Juxtaglomerular cells surrounding the afferent arteriole of the glomerulus release angiotensin II to increase glomerular filtration. c. The filtration slit membrane between the pedicels of podocytes is part of the glomerular filtration barrier. d. The osmotic absorption of water by the proximal tubule cells reduces the volume of the primary urine by about 75%. e. The parietal layer of Bowman’s capsule in a simple squamous epithelium. 25 / 60 Regions of cortical parenchyma located between medullary pyramids (pyramids of Malpighii) rather than adjacent to the surface of the kidney are called: a. papillae b. renal lobules. c. columns of Bertin. d. calyces e. medullary rays. 26 / 60 Which cells repond to antiduretic hormone (ADH)? a. mesangial cells. b. juxtaglomerular cells. c. epithelial cells of collecting duct. d. epithelial cells of Bowman's capsule. e. podocytes. 27 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement a. Primordial ovarian follicles are characterized by a single layer of flattened follicular cells which surround the oocyte. b. The mammary glands are modified glands of the skin. c. The functionalis of the endometrium of uterus and cervix is shed during menstruation. d. Sensory stimulation of the nipple initiates the milk ejection reflex via the secretion of oxytocin from the neurohypophysis. e. The acini of the secretory part of the mammary gland are formed during pregnancy. 28 / 60 The capsule of the kidney consists of: a. transitional epithelium. b. loose cellular connective tissue with many lymphocytes. c. endothelium. d. adipose connective tissue. e. dense fibrous connective tissue. 29 / 60 Which of the following epithelial cells of the urinary tract are simple squamous, without apparent structural specialization? a. distal convoluted tubule epithelium. b. transitional epithelium. c. Bowman's capsule epithelium. d. collecting duct epithelium. e. glomerular epithelium (podocytes). 30 / 60 Which segment of the nephron functions to filter fluid from blood into urinary space? a. collecting duct. b. proximal convoluted tubule. c. glomerulus. d. distal convoluted tubule. e. loop of Henle. 31 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement a. The outer part of the seminiferous epithelium is formed by 3-4 layers of smooth muscle. b. Leydig cells provide structural and nutritional support for the developing spermatocytes. c. Spermatocytes which leave the testis are structurally mature and motile. d. Ejaculation results from smooth muscle contractions around the vas deferens and ductus epididymis. e. Leydig cells are located inside the seminiferous tubule. 32 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement(3) a. A distinct zona pelucida separates the oocyte and follicular cells of primordial ovarian follicles. b. The secondary ovarian follicle contains no antrum. c. The infundibulum of the oviduct passes through the wall of the uterus. d. Hormone production of the corpus luteum stops after the implantation of the embryo. e. "Tertiary follicle", "preovulatory follicle" and "Graafian follicle" are synonymous terms. 33 / 60 Vessels which connect glomerular capillaries with peritubular capillaries are called: a. peritubular capillaries. b. vasa recta. c. afferent arterioles. d. arcuate arteries. e. efferent arterioles. 34 / 60 Identify the INCORRECT statement(2) a. The wall of the vagina consists of a mucosa, muscularis mucosae, submucosa, muscularis and adventitia. b. The formation of new oocytes stops before birth. c. The mammary glands are modified glands of the skin. d. The vagina is lined by stratified squamous epithelium. e. Sensory stimulation of the nipple initiates the milk ejection reflex via the secretion of oxytocin from the neurohypophysis. 35 / 60 Identify the CORRECT statement(1) a. The incomplete basal lamina of the discontinuous glomerular capillaries facilitates the formation of the glomerular filtrate. b. Podocytes form the parietal 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 glomerular filtration barrier is formed by the cells of the parietal layer of Bowman's capsule and the basal lamina of the glomerular capillaries. 36 / 60 What are the receptors for vision? a. . Rods, Cones b. . Rods c. . Bipolar cells d. . Ganglion cells e. . Cones 37 / 60 What type of epithelium lines the vestibule? a. . Stratified squamous epithelium b. . Simple squamous epithelium c. . Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells d. . Transitional epithelium e. . Simple columnar epithelium 38 / 60 Which of the following is NOT part of the retina? a. . Supporting cells b. . Receptor cells c. . Ciliary body d. . Pigmented epithelium e. . Neurons 39 / 60 Which cell is a squamous pulmonary epithelial cell? a. . Dust cell b. . Type I pneumocyte c. . Brush cell d. . Type II pneumocyte e. . Clara cell 40 / 60 What makes up the bulk of the sclera? a. . Collagen fibers b. . Purkinje fibers c. . Reticular fibers d. . Myofibrils e. . Elastic fibers 41 / 60 Which cartilage of the larynx is made of elastic cartilage? a. . Epiglottis b. . Arytenoid cartilage c. . Corniculate cartilage d. . Thyroid cartilage e. . Cricoid cartilage 42 / 60 What type of epithelium is on the surface of the cornea? a. . Simple squamous b. . Simple cuboidal c. . Transitional epithelium d. . Simple columnar e. . Stratified squamous 43 / 60 What is the anterior pigmented portion of the retina called? a. . Ora serrata b. . Sclera c. . Iris d. . Choroid e. . Ciliary body 44 / 60 Where is the organ of Corti? a. . Cochlea b. . Crista ampullaris c. . Utricle d. . Saccule e. . Semicircular canals 45 / 60 Which layer forms the majority of the cornea? a. . Endothelium b. . Descemet's membrane c. . Epithelium d. . Bowman's membrane e. . Substantia propria 46 / 60 What structure adjusts the shape of the lens? a. . Tarsus b. . Ciliary muscle c. . Internal oblique muscle d. . Levator muscle e. . Orbicularis oculi 47 / 60 What is the region called where the optic nerve exits the eye? a. . Os b. . Ora serrate c. . Lamina cribrosa d. . Optic chiasm e. . Optic disc 48 / 60 What is the first portion of the respiratory tree where gas exchange can occur? a. . Alveolar sac b. . Respiratory bronchiole c. . Alveoli d. . Alveolar duct e. . Terminal bronchiole 49 / 60 Which of the following is NOT a layer of the cornea? a. . Substantia propria b. . Bowman's membrane c. . Lamina vitrea d. . Endothelium e. . Descemet's membrane 50 / 60 What type of tissue lines the paranasal sinuses? a. . Transitional epithelium b. . Simple squamous epithelium c. . Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells d. . Simple columnar epithelium e. . Stratified squamous epithelium 51 / 60 Which type of cartilage is found in the larynx? a. . Elastic cartilage b. . Hyaline cartilage, Elastic cartilage c. . Fibrocartilage d. . Hyaline cartilage 52 / 60 What is the space posterior to the iris? a. . Vitreal cavity b. . Anterior chamber c. . Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber d. . Posterior chamber 53 / 60 How many layers of tissue compose the eyeball? a. . 3 b. . 4 c. . 5 d. . 2 e. . 1 54 / 60 Where is the ciliary muscle located? a. . Lamina vitrea b. . Optic disc c. . Ciliary body d. . Fovea centralis e. . Lamina cribrosa 55 / 60 What are neurons in the retina? a. . Bipolar b. . Pseudounipolar c. . Unipolar and Pseudounipolar d. . Multipolar e. . Unipolar 56 / 60 What is the inner layer of the choroid? a. . Lamina vitrea b. . Fovea centralis c. . Ciliary body d. . Lamina cribrosa e. . Optic disc 57 / 60 What type of tissue makes up the rings of the trachea? a. . Compact bone b. . Fibrocartilage c. . Elastic cartilage d. . Spongy bone e. . Hyaline cartilage 58 / 60 What is the space anterior to the lens? a. . Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber b. . Posterior chamber c. . Vitreal cavity d. . Anterior chamber 59 / 60 Which cell is rarely found in the alveolus? a. . Brush cell b. . Dust cell c. . Clara cell d. . Type I pneumocyte e. . Type II pneumocyte 60 / 60 Which structure is part the uvea? a. . Ora serrata b. . Pigmented epithelium c. . Cornea d. . Sclera e. . Ciliary body Your score isThe average score is 90% Facebook 0% Restart quiz Any comments? Send feedback
