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Chapter 33: Q.12 (page 945)
Which type of epithelial cell is best adapted to aid diffusion?
a. squamous
b. cuboidal
c. columnar
d. transitional
The correct answer is (a) squamous
Squamous epithelia specialized in aiding diffusion.
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When bacteria are destroyed by leuckocytes, pyrogens are released into the blood. Pyrogens reset the body’s thermostat to a higher temperature, resulting in fever. How might pyrogens cause the body temperature to rise?
The cell found in bone that makes the bone is called an ________.
a. osteoblast
b. osteocyte
c. osteoclast
d. osteon
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating autoimmune disease that results in the loss of the insulation around neuron axons. What cell type is the immune system attacking, and how does this disrupt the transfer of messages by the nervous system?
Which type of animal maintains a constant internal body temperature?
a. endotherm
b. ectotherm
c. coelomate
d. mesoderm
Which type of connective tissue has the most fibers?
a. loose connective tissue
b. fibrous connective tissue
c. cartilage
d. bone
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