Histology Test Bank

Respiratory System

1.
Which cell is a also called a septal cell?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell
2.
Which cell is a respiratory macrophage?
a. Kupffer cells
b. Histiocyte
c. Dust cell
d. Langerhans cell
e. Microglia
3.
Which cell is a type of neuron?
a. Basal cells
b. Brush cells
c. Olfactory cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. All of the above
4.
What cell types are found in the respiratory mucosa?
a. Ciliated cells
b. Goblet cells
c. Basal cells
d. Brush cells
e. All of the above
5.
What type of tissue makes up the epiglottis?
a. Compact bone
b. Spongy bone
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. Fibrocartilage
e. Elastic cartilage
6.
What is the smallest airspace of the respiratory tree?
a. Alveolar duct
b. Alveoli
c. Alveolar sac
d. Respiratory bronchiole
e. Terminal bronchiole
7.
What type of epithelium lines the trachea?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Pseudostratified epithelium
8.
Which structure is part of the conducting portion of the airway?
a. Bronchi
b. Alveolar ducts
c. Alveoli
d. Alveolar sacs
e. Respiratory bronchioles
9.
What type of epithelium lines the vestibule?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple columnar epithelium
c. Stratified squamous epithelium
d. Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells
e. Transitional epithelium
10.
Which cartilage of the larynx is made of hyaline cartilage?
a. Thyroid cartilage
b. Cricoid cartilage
c. Arytenoid cartilage
d. Corniculate cartilage
e. All of the above

1.
What part of the respiratory tree is the functional unit where gas exchange occurs?
a. Alveolar duct
b. Alveoli
c. Alveolar sac
d. Respiratory bronchiole
e. Terminal bronchiole

2.
Which cell type is involved in general sensation of the olfactory mucosa?
a. Basal cells
b. Brush cells
c. Olfactory cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. All of the above

4.
What type of tissue makes up the rings of the trachea?
a. Compact bone
b. Spongy bone
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. Fibrocartilage
e. Elastic cartilage
5.
Which cell is a squamous pulmonary epithelial cell?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell

6.
Which cell is also called an alveolar phagocyte?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell

7.
Which is structure is NOT part of the conducting portion of the airway?
a. Bronchi
b. Larynx
c. Trachea
d. Larynx
e. Respiratory bronchioles

8.
What type of tissue lines the pharynx?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple columnar epithelium
c. Stratified squamous epithelium
d. Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells
e. Both c and d

9.
What is an olfactory cell?
a. Unipolar neuron
b. Bipolar neuron
c. Multipolar neuron
d. Supporting cell
e. None of the above

10.
Which type of cartilage is found in the larynx?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above

1.
What structure is similar to a "bunch of grapes?
a. Alveolar duct
b. Alveoli
c. Alveolar sac
d. Respiratory bronchiole
e. Terminal bronchiole

2.
Which cell is found in large numbers in the terminal bronchioles?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell

3.
Which cell type is located at the basal lamina of the olfactory mucosa?
a. Basal cells
b. Brush cells
c. Olfactory cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. All of the above

4.
Which cell type is most numerous in olfactory mucosa?
a. Basal cells
b. Brush cells
c. Olfactory cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. None of the above

5.
What type of epithelium is found in the respiratory mucosa of man?
a. Non-ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells
b. Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

6.
What type of tissue makes up the "Adam's apple"?
a. Compact bone
b. Spongy bone
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. Fibrocartilage
e. Elastic cartilage

7.
What type of tissue forms the alveoli in the lung?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Pseudostratified epithelium

8.
What type of tissue lines the paranasal sinuses?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple columnar epithelium
c. Stratified squamous epithelium
d. Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium with goblet cells
e. Transitional epithelium

9.
In which structure does gas exchange NOT occur?
a. Alveolar duct
b. Alveoli
c. Alveolar sac
d. Respiratory bronchiole
e. Terminal bronchiole

10.
Which cell secretes surfactant?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell

1.
Which cartilage of the larynx is made of elastic cartilage?
a. Thyroid cartilage
b. Cricoid cartilage
c. Arytenoid cartilage
d. Epiglottis
e. Corniculate cartilage

2.
Which cell is rarely found in the alveolus?
a. Clara cell
b. Type I pneumocyte
c. Type II pneumocyte
d. Dust cell
e. Brush cell

3.
What are the alveolar pores called?
a. Pores of Luschka
b. Pores of Descemet
c. Pores of Mall
d. Pores of Kohn
e. Pores of Disse

4.
What is the first portion of the respiratory tree where gas exchange can occur?
a. Alveolar duct
b. Alveoli
c. Alveolar sac
d. Respiratory bronchiole
e. Terminal bronchiole
Cardiovascular system
1.
Which layer of the heart is composed of cardiac muscle?
a. Epicardium
b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium
d. Endocardium
e. Endomysium

2.
Where is the myocardium the thickest?
a. Right atria
b. Left atria
c. Right ventricle
d. Left ventricle
e. Both right and left ventricle
3.
What is the connective tissue sac surrounding the heart?
a. Epicardium
b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium
d. Endocardium
e. Endomysium

4.
What is the connective tissue called which surrounds an individual cardiac
muscle fiber?
a. Epicardium
b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium
d. Endocardium
e. Endomysium

5.
What is the pacemaker of the heart?
a. Sinoatrial node
b. Atrioventricular node
c. Bundle of His
d. Right bundle branch
e. Purkinje fiber

6.
Which of the following is not true regarding the endocardium?
a. The endocardium contains abundant adipose tissue
b. The endocardium is layered
c. The endocardium contains blood vessels
d. The endocardium contains smooth muscle
e. The endocardium is lined by endothelium

7.
What is the atrioventricular bundle?
a. Sinoatrial node
b. Atrioventricular node
c. Bundle of His
d. Right bundle branch
e. Purkinje fiber

8.
Where is endothelium located?
a. Epicardium
b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium
d. Endocardium
e. Endomysium

Where are the blood vessels which supply the heart located?
a. Epicardium
b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium
d. Endocardium
e. Endomysium

Lymphatic system

1.
What is another term for lymphatic nodules?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

2.
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains the gut associated lymphatic tissue?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

3.
Which of the following is NOT made of a framework of reticular fibers?
a. Bone marrow
b. Lymph node
c. Spleen
d. Thymus
e. None of the above--all are made of a framework of reticular fibers.
4.
What is the acronym for the diffuse lymphatic tissue found in the intestinal tract?
a. BALT
b. DALT
c. FALT
d. GALT
e. HALT

5.
What is another name for a splenic nodule?
a. Malpighian corpuscle
b. Trabeculae
c. White pulp
d. Red pulp
e. Cords of Billroth

6.
What is the term for the entire lymphatic region of the spleen?
a. Malpighian corpuscle
b. Trabeculae
c. White pulp
d. Red pulp
e. Cords of Billroth

7.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
a. Destruction of red blood cells
b. Lymphocyte production
c. Storage of blood
d. Fetal blood cell formation
e. All of the above are functions of the spleen

8.
When looking at a lymph node, where are lymphatic nodules?
a. Deep cortex
b. Tertiary cortex
c. Juxtamedullary cortex
d. Paracortical zone
e. Outer cortex

9.
Where do T lymphocytes gain their immunocompetence?
a. Thymus
b. Thyroid
c. Bursa of Fabricus
d. Bone marrow
e. Lymph node

10.
What do you call the random distribution of lymphocytes that are found in the
respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

1.
What is a characteristic of a secondary nodule?
a. Germinal center
b. Lymphocytes
c. Capsule
d. Trabeculae
e. None of the above

2.
Which of the following is composed of epithelioreticular cells?
a. Spleen
b. Thymus
c. Bone marrow
d. Lymph node
e. None of the above

3.
What is the acronym for the diffuse lymphatic tissue in the respiratory tract?
a. BALT
b. DALT
c. FALT
d. GALT
e. HALT

4.
What are the localized concentrations of lymphocytes that are seen in the respiratory
tract, genitourinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

5.
What is the lymphatic tissue in the spleen called?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue
6.
What are the splenic cords?
a. Cords of Billroth
b. Cords of Paneth
c. Cords of Bellini
d. Cords of Rothchild
e. Cords of Hassall

7.
When looking at the spleen, what are the invaginations of the capsule into the
splenic parenchyma called?
a. Malpighian corpuscle
b. Trabeculae
c. White pulp
d. Red pulp
e. Cords of Billroth

8.
When looking at a lymph node, which term does not refer to the same region as all
the others listed?
a. Deep cortex
b. Tertiary cortex
c. Outer cortex
d. Juxtamedullary cortex
e. Paracortical zone

9.
What are the spherical structures seen in the medulla of the thymus called?
a. Psammoma bodies
b. Corpora arenacea
c. Hassall's corpuscles
d. Prostatic concretions
e. Pacinian corpuscles

10.
Where are Peyer's patches located?
a. Esophagus
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Rectum

1.
What are the large aggregates of lymphatic tissue in the ileum?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

2.
Where is diffuse lymphatic tissue NOT found?
a. Gastrointestinal tract
b. Central nervous system
c. Genito-urinary tract
d. Respiratory tract
e. None of the above-diffuse lymphatic tissue is found in all of these regions

3.
Where are the splenic sinuses?
a. Malpighian corpuscle
b. Trabeculae
c. White pulp
d. Red pulp
e. Cords of Billroth

4.
What does the acronym PALS stand for?
a. Papillary layer sinus
b. Peyer's lymphatic sheath
c. Periarterial lymphatic sheath
d. Peripheral lymphatic sinus
e. Parenchymal lymphatic sheath

5.
Which of the following is an encapsulated lymphatic organ?
a. Lymph follicles
b. White pulp
c. Peyer's patches
d. Lymph node
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

Digestive System

1.
Where is the primary site for absorption of nutrients?
a. Stomach
b. Small intestine
c. Ascending colon
d. Descending colon
e. Both a and b equally

2.
What are the finger like projections of mucosa that are seen in the small intestine?
a. Lacteal
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

2.
Where is masticatory mucosa found
a. Tongue underside
b. Hard palate
c. Soft palate
d. Lips
e. Cheek

3.
What is the surface layer of masticatory mucosa composed of?
a. Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
b. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
c. Simple squamous epithelium
d. Pseudostratified squamous epithelium
e. Both a and b

4.
Which layer is NOT present in masticatory epithelium?
a. Stratum basale
b. Stratum spinosum
c. Stratum granulosum
d. Stratum lucidum
e. Stratum corneum

5.
Which type of papillae on the tongue is the most abundant?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

6.
Which type of papillae on the tongue is not well developed in man?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

7.
Which type of papillae on the tongue does NOT contain taste buds?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

8.
Which type of papillae on the tongue is mushroom shaped?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

9.
What is the innermost layer of the GI tract called?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

10.
What is the lymphatic capillary within a villus of the small intestine called?
a. Lacteal
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

1.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
a. V
b. VII
c. IX (9)
d. X
e. XII

2.
Which cranial nerve to the tongue is responsible for movement?
a. V
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
e. XII (12)

3.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for general sensation to the anterior 2/3 of the
tongue?
a. V (5)
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
e. XII

4.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
a. V
b. VII (7)
c. IX
d. X
e. XII

5.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for general sensation to the posterior 1/3 of
the tongue?
a. V
b. VII
c. IX (9)
d. X
e. XII

1.
Which layer contains the lamina propria?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

2.
What is another term for the valve of Kerckring?
a. Lacteal
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

3.
Which type of papillae on the tongue is the smallest?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

5.
What type of muscle makes up the muscularis externa in the esophagus?
a. Smooth
b. Striated
c. Cardiac
d. both a and b
e. a, b, and c.

6.
What are mucous surface cells?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

7.
Which layer consists of only a single layer of epithelial cells and underlying
connective tissue?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

8.
What is another term for the brush border?
a. Lacteal
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

9.
Which type of papillae on the tongue is arranged in a "V" shape on the tongue?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

10.
Which cells secrete intrinsic factor?
a. Parietal cells
b. Oxyntic cells
c. Chief cells
c. Mucous neck cells
e. Both a and b

1.
Which layer contains the lining epithelium?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

2.
Which type of papillae on the tongue does NOT contain taste buds?
a. Filiform papillae
b. Circumvallate papillae
c. Fungiform papillae
d. Foliate papillae
e. All of the above

3.
Which layer contains Auerbach's plexus?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

4.
Which cells secrete hydrochloric acid?
a. Parietal cells
b. Oxyntic cells
c. Chief cells
d. Mucous neck cells
e. Both a and b

5.
What is another term for the intestinal glands?
a. Lacteal
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

6.
Which organ has a mucosa lined by nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
a. Esophagus
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Rectum

7.
What are the folds of the stomach called?
a. Ruffled border
b. Taeniae coli
c. Gastric glands
d. Rugae
e. Gastric pits

9.
Which layer contains the muscularis mucosa?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

1.
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains the gut associated
lymphatic
tissue?
a. Mucosa
b. Submucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Muscularis mucosae
e. Serosa

2.
Which cells secrete pepsinogen?
a. Parietal cells
b. Oxyntic cells
c. Chief cells
d. Mucous neck cells
e. Both a and b

3.
Which layer contains Meissner's plexus?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

4.
What type of tissue lines most of the gastrointestinal tract?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

5.
What type of tissue lines the upper esophagus?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

6.
What are the modifications of the muscularis externa that is seen on
the large intestine?
a. Teniae coli
b. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c. Plicae circulares
d. Striated border
e. Villi

7.
Where are Brunner's glands located?
a. Esophagus
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Rectum

8.
What is the primary cell of the intestinal epithelium of the large
intestine?
a. Columnar absorptive cell
b. Goblet cell
c. Parietal cells
d. Paneth cells
e. Chief cells

9.
Which region are goblet cells most numerous?
a. Esophagus
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Anus

10.
Where is mesothelium found?
a. Mucosa
b. Sub mucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia

Pancreas
1.
Which of the following is the exocrine portion of the
pancreas?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Acini

3.
What structure is in the middle of the hepatic lobule?
a. Hepatic artery
b. Portal triad
c. Central vein
d. Portal vein
e. Sinusoids

4.
What is the space between the liver sinusoids and the
hepatocytes called?
a. Space of Disse
b. Space of Mall
c. Vacuole
d. Lacuna
e. Howship's lacuna

5.
What is the name of the cellular mass for the
endocrine portion of the pancreas?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Acini

6.
Which structures are part of the portal triad?
a. Portal vein
b. Hepatic artery
c. Central vein
d. Sinusoids
e. Both a and b

7.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the
liver?
a. Metabolism of bilirubin
b. Deamination of amino acids
c. Storage of iron
d. Storage of copper
e. Storage of calcium

8.
What is the functional unit of the liver?
a. Lobule
b. Portal triad
c. Central vein
d. Hepatocyte
e. Sinusoids

10.
What cells of the pancreas secrete somatostatin?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Gamma cells

4.
In what structure does blood run through between the
hepatocytes?
a. Hepatic artery
b. Portal triad
c. Central vein
d. Portal vein
e. Sinusoids

5.
What is the space called that is located at the portal
canal between the hepatocytes and connective tissue?
a. Space of Disse
b. Space of Mall
c. Vacuole
d. Lacuna
e. Howship's lacuna

8.
What is the classification of the pancreas?
a. Mixed
b. Endocrine
c. Exocrine
d. Both endocrine and exocrine
e. None of the above

9.
Which cell is a hepatic macrophage?
a. Kupffer cells
b. Histiocyte
c. Dust cell
d. Langerhans cell
e. Microglia

10.
Where in the pancreas are islets of Langerhans most
numerous?
a. Head
b. Body
c. Tail
d. Evenly distributed
e. Depends on the individual

1.
What cells of the pancreas secrete insulin?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Gamma cells

3.
What structure is at the angle of the liver lobule?
a. Lobule
b. Portal triad
c. Central vein
d. Hepatocyte
e. Sinusoids

4.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the
liver?
a. Cholecystokinin production
b. Bile production
c. Detoxification
d. Albumin production
e. Synthesis of clotting factors

5.
What cells of the pancreas secrete glucagon?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Gamma cells

7.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the
liver?
a. Conversion of glucose into glycogen
b. Storage of glycogen
c. Storage of bile
d. Storage of fat soluble vitamins
e. Cholesterol synthesis

8.
What cells of the pancreas secrete pancreatic
polypeptide?
a. Islets of Langerhans
b. Alpha cells
c. Beta cells
d. Delta cells
e. Gamma cells

Urinary System
1.
What is the glomerulus?
a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole
c. Capillary tuft
d. Peritubular capillaries
e. Vasa recta

2.
What is a renal pyramid and its associated
cortex referred to?
a. Medulla
b. Lobe
c. Renal columns
d. Nephron
e. Medullary ray

3.
Approximately how many nephrons are
there in each kidney?
a. 1,000
b. 10,000
c. 100,000
d. 1,000,000
e. 10,000,000

4.
What is the Malpighian corpuscle?
a. Glomerulus
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Renal corpuscle
d. Loop of Henle
e. Distal convoluted tubule

5.
What are the ducts of Bellini?
a. Collecting tubules-papillary ducts
b. Distal convoluted tubule
c. Proximal convoluted tubule
d. Loop of Henle
e. Medullary ray

6.
What are the foot processes on podocytes?
a. Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule
b. Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule
c. Pedicels
d. Juxtaglomerular cells
e. Macula densa

8.
What type of tissue lines the bladder?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

9.
What is the projection of the medulla into
the renal cortex called?
a. Medulla
b. Lobe
c. Renal columns
d. Nephron
e. Medullary ray

10.
What makes up the Juxtaglomerular
apparatus?
a. Pedicels
b. Juxtaglomerular cells
c. Macula densa
d. Both a and b
e. Both b and c

1.
What vessels arise from the efferent
arteriole?
a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole
c. Capillary tuft
d. Peritubular capillaries
e. Vasa recta

2.
Which structure does the proximal
convoluted lead to?
a. Glomerulus
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Renal corpuscle
d. Loop of Henle
e. Distal convoluted tubule

34.
Which of the following is NOT a function
of the kidney?
a. Erythropoietin production
b. Vitamin D modification
c. Acid base balance
d. Aldosterone production
e. Renin production

5.
What is the space between the renal
pyramids called?
a. Medulla
b. Lobe
c. Renal columns
d. Nephron
e. Medullary ray

6.
What is the capillary tuft of the nephron?
a. Glomerulus
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Renal corpuscle
d. Loop of Henle
e. Distal convoluted tubule

7.
What vessel supplies blood to the
glomerulus?
a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole
c. Capillary tuft
d. Peritubular capillaries
e. Vasa recta
8.
What type of tissue composes the kidney
tubules?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium

9.
Where is renin secreted from?
a. Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule
b. Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule
c. Pedicels
d. Juxtaglomerular cells
e. Macula densa

1.
What is the inner region of the kidney
called?
a. Medulla
b. Lobe
c. Renal columns
d. Nephron
e. Medullary ray

2.
What is the double layered cap on the
glomerulus?
a. Glomerulus
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Renal corpuscle
d. Loop of Henle
e. Distal convoluted tubule

3.
Where are podocytes seen?
a. Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule-
inner layer
b. Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule
c. Pedicels
d. Juxtaglomerular cells
e. Macula densa

4.
What vessel is formed from an aggregation
of the glomerular capillaries?
a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole
c. Capillary tuft
d. Peritubular capillaries
e. Vasa recta

5.
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
a. Medulla
b. Lobe
c. Renal columns
d. Nephron
e. Medullary ray

6.
Which structure leads to the collecting
duct?
a. Glomerulus
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Renal corpuscle
d. Loop of Henle
e. Distal convoluted tubule

7.
What cells are sensitive to sodium
concentration?
a. Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule
b. Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule
c. Pedicels
d. Juxtaglomerular cells
e. Macula densa

Male Reproductive system

1.
Which cells produce testosterone?
a. Interstitial cells
b. Leydig cells
c. Sertoli cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. Both a and b

2.
How many seminiferous tubules
are found in each testis of an
average man?
a. 4-6
b. 40-60
c. 400-600
d. 4000-6000
e. 40,000-60,000

3.
Which of the following are
produced by the Leydig cells?
a. Inhibin
b. Androgen binding protein
c. Testosterone
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above

4.
Which of the following is NOT
considered part of the male genital
duct system?
a. Rete testis
b. Tubuli recti
c. Seminal vesicles
d. Ductus deferens
e. Ductus epididymidis

5.
What is the surface modification
seen on the cells of the
epididymis?
a. Microvilli
b. Stereocilia
c. Cilia
d. Keratinization
e. Both a and b

6.
What type of hormone is
testosterone?
a. Protein
b. Amino acid chain
c. Steroid
d. Catecholamine
e. None of the above

7.
Which of the following is true?
a. There is one corpus cavernosa
and one corpus spongiosum
b. There is one corpus cavernosa
and two corpora spongiosum
c. There are two corpora
cavernosa and one corpus
spongiosum
d. There are two corpora
cavernosa and two corpora
spongiosum
e. There are four corpora
cavernosa and two corpora
spongiosum

8.
What gland in the male is
homologous to the greater
vestibular gland in the female?
a. Bartholin's gland
b. Prostate gland
c. Skene's gland
d. Cowper's gland
e. Brunner's gland

9.
What is the most commonly seen
type of epithelium in the prostate?
a. Transitional
b. Simple columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple squamous
e. Simple cuboidal

10.
What type of epithelium lines the
epididymis?
a. Pseudostratified
b. Simple columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple squamous
e. Simple cuboidal

1.
Which cells are directly
involved in
spermatogenesis?
a. Interstitial cells
b. Leydig cells
c. Sertoli cells
d. Sustentacular cells
e. Both c and d

2.
Which of the following are
produced by the Sertoli
cells?
a. Inhibin
b. Androgen binding
protein
c. Testosterone
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above

3.
Which of the following is
NOT considered an
accessory gland?
a. Prostate
b. Bulbourethral gland
c. Seminal vesicles
d. Ductus deferens
e. None of the above

4.
What is another term for a
bulbourethral gland?
a. Bartholin's gland
b. Prostate gland
c. Skene's gland
d. Cowper's gland
e. Brunner's gland

6.
What type of epithelium
lines the seminal vesicles?
a. Pseudostratified
b. Simple columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple squamous
e. Simple cuboidal

7.
What type of epithelium
lines the vas deferens?
a. Pseudostratified
b. Simple columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple squamous
e. Simple cuboidal

8.
What type of gland
composes the prostate?
a. Simple straight tubular
gland
b. Simple coiled tubular
gland
c. Simple alveolar gland
d. Compound tubular gland
e. Compound tubuloalveolar
gland

9.
What is the stroma of the
prostate?
a. Loose irregular connective
tissue
b. Smooth muscle
c. Fibromuscular
d. Adipose tissue
e. Dense irregular connective
tissue

10.
How many layers of smooth
muscle are in the vas deferens?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5

2.
Which one of the following are
the earliest cells of
spermatogenesis?
a. Primary spermatocytes
b. Secondary spermatocytes
c. Spermatids
d. Spermatozoa
e. Spermatogonia

4.
When do the testes descend into
the scrotum?
a. Fetal development
b. Infancy
c. Puberty
d. Adulthood
 e. During arousal

5.
Which is the largest accessory
structure of the male reproductive
system
a. Epididymis
b. Prostate
c. Seminal vesicle
d. Bulbourethral gland
e. Cowper's gland

6.
What is the capsule that surrounds
the testes?
a. Tunica adventitia
b. Tunica externa
c. Tunica media
d. Tunica intima
e. Tunica albuginea

7.
What is the "cap"at the anterior
portion of a spermatazoon?

a. Head
b. Tail
c. Acrosome
d. End piece
e. Middle piece

10.
What is the mature sperm cell?
a. Primary spermatocytes
b. Secondary spermatocytes
c. Spermatids
d. Spermatozoa
e. Spermatogonia

Answer: d

Female reproductive system

re developing gametes called?

minal epithelium

stage of the follicle is arrested in prophase?

s the cavity within a secondary follicle?

the first week to 10 days, what is the main hormone which stimulates the
of the follicles?

s the female organ called where gametogenesis occurs?

stage of the follicle is marked by the surrounding of flattened (squamous)

minal epithelium

a pregnancy, which hormone which maintains the corpus luteum?

structure contains the oocyte?

minal epithelium

follicular stage is also called an antral follicle?

s the acidophilic glycoprotein coat which surrounds the oocyte?

minal epithelium

s a mature gamete called?

stage of the follicle is characterized by a surrounding of flattened

s another term for the mature follicle?

ccurs cyclically in a female?

s the connective tissue layer around the primary follicle?

at is the connective tissue which surrounds the ovary?

minal epithelium

emale, what is the correct term for the production of gametes called?

re the follicular cells?

of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine

ucts secreted into blood

localized response
f the following are characteristics of the endocrine system
cell type are involved in the secretion thyroglobulin?

of the following is part of the adrenal gland?

part the adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids?

ype of hormone is insulin?

gland secretes calcitonin?

nal gland (cortex)

is glucagon secreted from?

pe of hormone is antidiuretic hormone?

ell type secretes LH?

gland secretes T3?

nal gland (cortex)

gland secretes sex steroids?

enal gland (cortex)

of the following is the exocrine portion of the pancreas?

of the following is seen the innermost portion the adrenal gland?

ell of the parathyroid gland is also called a "chief cell"?

pe of hormone is oxytocin?

and secretes aldosterone?

nal gland (cortex)

the most common cell in the parathyroid gland?

of the following is the outer layer of the adrenal cortex?

pe of hormone is estradiol?

s the endocrine portion of the pancreas housed?

land secretes glucagon?

nal gland (cortex)

ell type secretes calcitonin?

ell type is found in the parathyroid, but is not the most abundant cell type?
art the adrenal gland secretes mineralocorticoids?

f the following is the inner layer of the adrenal cortex?

l type secretes TSH?

land secretes insulin?

al gland (cortex)
al gland (medulla)

gland secretes epinephrine?

nal gland (cortex)

gland secretes cortisol?

cortex)
nal gland (medulla)

cell type is found in the adrenal medulla?