ATI RN
Cells and Tissues Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of epithelium is found in blood capillaries and lung alveoli where simple diffusion occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple squamous epithelium, thin and flat, facilitates diffusion in capillaries and alveoli.
Question 2 of 5
The space that a chondrocyte or osteocyte lives in is called a
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lacunae are small spaces housing chondrocytes (cartilage) or osteocytes (bone).
Question 3 of 5
The part of a neuron that receives signals is the and the part of a neuron that conducts impulses is the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dendrites receive impulses; axons conduct them away from the cell body.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of membrane lines the ventral internal body cavities?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serous membranes (e.g., pleura, peritoneum) line closed ventral cavities.
Question 5 of 5
Antibodies are secreted by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plasma cells are responsible for producing and secreting antibodies as part of the immune response.