Human Anatomy - Test Review

Which type of tissue receives and responds to sensory information?

• Connective

• Epithelial

• Muscle

• Nervous

Which structure within the skin excretes organic substances such as sugars?

• A cuticle

• A hair follicle

• A sebaceous gland

• A sweat gland

Lymph is identical in composition to

• Blood plasma

• Bone marrow

• Digestive fluid

• Synovial fluid

Which organ system is responsible for moving lymph through the lymphatic vessels?

• The circulatory system

• The endocrine system

• The muscular system

• The respiratory system

A tissue consists of several different cell types working together to accomplish a particular task.

• True

• False

Epithelial tissue makes up not only the skin, but also the linings of other structures as well, such as blood vessels.

• True

• False

The skin is made of three layers, consisting of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.

• True

• False

Melanin, the pigment that determines a person’s skin color, is produced deep within the dermis.

• True

• False

Sweating helps maintain homeostasis in the body both by regulating temperature and by ridding the body of harmful waste products.

• True

• False

Vitamin D, produced in the skin in response to exposure to sunlight, is a necessary nutrient for healthy bones.

• True

• False