Histology Mock Exam
Introduction, Epithelial and Connective Tissues
1. Connective tissues are highly vascular
a. True
b. False
2. Which organs provide physical protection?
a. Bones and cartilage
b. Fat, calcium, phosphorus
c. Blood
d. Cranium, ribs, sternum
3. Plasma cells arise from:
a. Neutrophils
b. Basophils
c. Lymphocytes
d. Mast cells
4. Mast cells are found alongside blood vessels and
secretes these two substances:
a. Histamine and heparin
b. Bilirubin and histamine
c. Histamine and hormone
d. None of the above
5. Dense connective tissues are subdivided into:
a. Areolar and Reticular
b. Collagenous and fibrous
c. Irregular and regular
d. Loose and fibrous
6. This epithelium contains multiple layers of scale-like cells
that has an extra layer of dead cells and protein found on
the skin surface.
a. Stratified squamous epithelium (keratinized)
b. Stratified squamous epithelium (non-keratinized)
c. Stratified cuboidal epithelium
d. Simple squamous epithelium
7. In pseudostratified epithelia, every cell reaches the apical
surface.
a. True
b. False
c. Sometimes true
d. Sometimes false
8. Ectoderm is the embryonic layer where connective
tissues originated.
a. True
b. False
c. Sometimes true
d. Sometimes false
9. This tissue underlies all epithelia in serous membranes,
between muscles, passageways for nerves and blood
vessels.
a. Fibrous connective tissue
b. Areolar connective tissue
c. Dense regular connective tissue
d. Reticular connective tissue
10.
S1. Tendon attach muscles to bones
S2. Ligaments hold bones together
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
11.
S1. The extracellular matrix is composed of fibrous
proteins and ground substance.
S2. Histology is the study of abnormal tissues, their
appearance, and pathology.
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
12.
S1. Simple squamous epithelium allows rapid diffusion or
transport of substances.
S2. Examples of simple squamous epithelia are alveoli,
glomeruli, endothelium, and serosa.
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
13. This fluid connective tissue transports O2 and CO2.
a. Leukocytes
b. Platelets
c. Plasma
d. None of the above
14. This cartilage has clear, glassy microscopic appearance
because of unusual fineness of the collagen fibers.
a. Articular cartilage
b. Hyaline cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Elastic cartilage
15. This type of fibrous connective tissue is found in lymph
nodes, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow.
a. Reticular tissue
b. Areolar tissue
c. Dense connective tissue
d. Loose connective tissue
16. Secretes and propels mucus that can be found in the
respiratory tract and portions of male urethra.
a. Ciliated simple columnar epithelia
b. Ciliated pseudostratified epithelia
c. Ciliated stratified epithelia
d. Stratified squamous epithelia
17. Loosely organized fibers, abundant blood vessels, and a
lot of seemingly empty space
a. Reticular tissue
b. Areolar tissue
c. Elastic fibers
d. Ground substance
18. viscous, slippery substance that forms an effective
lubricant in joints and constitutes much of the vitreous
body of the eyeball.
a. Chondroitin sulfate
b. Ground substance
c. Proteoglycan
d. Hyaluronic acid
19. These cells synthesize disease-fighting antibodies.
a. Mast cells
b. Adipocytes
c. Plasma cells
d. Leukocytes
20. These molecules bind components of tissues together.
a. Adhesive glycoproteins
b. Glycosaminoglycans
c. Proteoglycans
d. Hyaluronic acid
21. In connective tissues, more ground substance is present
than the actual cells itself.
a. True
b. False
c. Sometimes true
d. Sometimes false
22. Found in tissues only in response to infection or injury
a. Mast cells
b. Fixed cells
c. Fibroblasts
d. Wandering cells
23. This embryonic germ layer gives rise to mucous
membrane lining digestive and respiratory tract, digestive
glands, among other things.
a. Ectoderm
b. Endoderm
c. Mesenchyme
d. Mesoderm
24. Most commonly used fixative in histological studies
a. Diethyl ether
b. Formalin
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
25. Tissue is rubbed or spread across the slide
a. Smear
b. Spread
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
26. Wineglass-shaped mucus-secreting cells in simple
columnar and pseudostratified epithelia
a. Microvilli
b. Cilia
c. Mucoid cells
d. Goblet cells
27. Appear in tissues in stable numbers
a. Fixed cells
b. Wandering cells
c. Constant cells
d. None of the above
28.
S1. Monocytes can develop into macrophages
S2. Chondroblasts are cartilage cells precursors.
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
29. All are functions of neutrophils except:
a. Phagocytosis of bacteria
b. Release of antimicrobial chemicals
c. Secretion of a vasodilator and an anticoagulant
d. None of the above
30. These contain blood vessels and nerves
a. Haversian canal
b. Canaliculi
c. Lacunae
d. Lamellae
31. Concentric rings of ECM that consists of mineral salts.
Responsible for the compact nature of this type of bone
tissue.
a. Haversian canal
b. Canaliculi
c. Lacunae
d. Lamellae
32. Has densely packed collagen fibers in the ECM that are
oriented predominantly in one direction which resists
stretching and give strength in direction of orientation.
a. Dense irregular connective tissue
b. White fibrous connective tissue
c. Areolar connective tissue
d. None of the above
33. #32 has few blood vessels which is reason behind its
slow healing properties
a. True
b. False
34. Networks of minute canals that project from lacunae
containing the processes of osteocytes.
a. Haversian canal
b. Canaliculi
c. Lacunae
d. Lamellae
35. Small spaces between lamellae that contain mature
bone cells called osteocytes.
a. Haversian canal
b. Canaliculi
c. Lacunae
d. Lamellae
36. Provides routes for nutrients to reach osteocytes and
for wastes to leave them
a. Haversian canal
b. Canaliculi
c. Osteon
d. Lamellae
37. Provides rigidity with even more flexibility than hyaline
cartilage. Maintains shape of certain structures
a. Fibrocartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. None of the above
38. All of the following contains perichondrium, except:
a. Fibrocartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. None of the above
39. This tissue provides thermal insulation, anchors and
cushions organs.
a. Connective tissue
b. Adipose tissue
c. Cartilage
d. Fibrous connective tissue
40.
S1. Brown fats are more abundant in adult than in infants
S2. Perichondrium is a sheath of dense irregular CT that
surrounds elastic and most hyaline cartilage.
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
41.
S1. Cartilage are abundant in chondroitin sulfate and
contains collagen fibers
S2. Platelets are responsible for clotting
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
42. This is the blood’s liquid ground substance
a. Erythrocytes
b. Leukocytes
c. Platelets
d. Plasma
43. Tough fibrous CT covering of the bone as a whole
a. Periosteum
b. Perichondrium
c. Chondroitin sulfate
d. Glycosaminoglycans
44. Central canal and its surrounding lamellae
a. Osteon
b. Osteocyte
c. Osteoblasts
d. Canaliculi
45. Cartilage containing large, coarse bundles of collagen
fiber.
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Fibrocartilage
c. Elastic cartilage
d. None of the above
46-54. Identify what cartilage is present on the given
locations in the body:
(Hyaline Cartilage, Fibrocartilage, Elastic Cartilage)
a. Intervertebral disks g. Articular cartilage
b. Trachea h. Menisci
c. Epiglottis i. Costal cartilage
d. External ear
e. Pubic symphysis
f. Larynx
55. Their cytoplasm contains organelles that appear as
colored granules through the microscope.
a. Granulocytes
b. Agranulocytes
c. Basophils
d. Lymphocytes
56. Densely packed, randomly arranged, collagen fibers and
few visible cells.
a. Dense regular CT
b. Dense irregular CT
c. Areolar tissue
d. Fibrocartilage
57. #56 can withstand unpredictable stresses and can be
found on deeper layer of skin and capsules around organs.
a. True
b. False
58. This epithelium specializes in absorption and secretion
of mucus that can be found in kidney, uterine tubules, and
lining of GI tract.
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Stratified columnar epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Simple cuboidal epithelium
59. This stratified epithelium resists abrasion and
penetration of pathogens that can be found in the tongue,
oral mucosa, esophagus, and vagina
a. Stratified squamous epithelium (keratinized)
b. Stratified squamous epithelium (non-keratinized)
c. Stratified cuboidal epithelium
d. None of the above
60. Tendons and ligaments are made of dense irregular
connective tissue.
a. True
b. False
61. Transitional epithelium is found on:
a. Vagina and oral mucosa
b. Ureter and bladder
c. Sweat glands and seminiferous tubules
d. Ovarian follicles and palms
62.
S1. Spongy bones have more space than matrix
S2. Compact bones have more matrix than space
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
63. Provide broad surfaces for muscle attachment. Include
most cranial bones, ribs, and sternum
64. Includes the humerus of the arm, radius and ulna.
a. Flat bones
b. Short bones
c. Long bones
d. Irregular bones
65. Bones that do not fit into any of the categories. Includes
the vertebrae.
66. Have limited motion and merely glide across one
another. Includes the carpal and tarsal bones
a. Flat bones
b. Short bones
c. Long bones
d. Irregular bones
67. Have large rosy to orange colored granules and
prominent, usually bilobed nucleus connected by thin
strands.
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
68. Have granules that stain blue with basic dyes. Nucleus is
U-shaped or S-shaped that is divided into 2-3 lobes.
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
69. Most numerous of all leukocytes. They are also known
as polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) because of the
variety of nuclear shapes. Nucleus is divided int 3-5 lobes.
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
70. Release enzymes that weaken or destroy parasites such
as worms. They’re also responsible for the phagocytosis of
antigen-antibody complexes, allergens, and inflammatory
chemicals
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
71. One of its functions is to phagocytize bacteria and
release of antimicrobial chemicals.
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
72. They secrete histamine which increases blood flow to a
tissue.
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Platelets
72. This promotes mobility of other WBCs by preventing
clotting
a. Heparin
b. Histamine
c. Both a and b
d. Platelets
73.
S1. B-lymphocytes attack cells and virus-infected cells
S2. T-lymphocytes are stimulated to become plasma cells
and produce antibodies
a. Only statement 1 is true
b. Only statement 2 is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
74. Attacks abnormal and infected tissue cells
a. Mast cells
b. Natural killer cells
c. Neutrophils
d. Basophils
75. Makes up about 4% of all plasma proteins. Responsible
for blood clot formation.
76. 2nd largest group of plasma proteins (37%).
a. Albumin
b. Globulin
c. Fibrinogen
d. Regulatory proteins
77. <1%. Includes enzymes, proenzymes, and hormones
that are being transported to other parts of the body.
78. Smallest and most abundant of the plasma proteins
(58%). Regulates water movement between the blood and
interstitial fluid and also help in transport.
a. Albumin
b. Globulin
c. Fibrinogen
d. Regulatory proteins
79. Soluble proteins produced by some of our defense cells
to protect the body against pathogens that may cause
disease.
a. Beta-globulin
b. Alpha-globulin
c. Gamma-globulin
d. Delta-globulin
80. Main supply of lymphocytes to the bloodstream.
a. Bone marrow
b. Lymph
c. Blood
d. None of the above
81. Lymph draining from the small intestine has a milky
appearance because of its high lipid content after a meal.
a. True
b. False
82. Lymph contains more proteins than blood plasma.
a. True
b. False
83. In the skeletal system, compact bones predominate
spongy bones (at 80% to 20%).
a. True
b. False
