Instructions: For each histology question, pick the one best answer. This histology test bank is also useful for the histology questions on the USMLE (USMLE step 1). Click here for answers.
1.
Which layer contains the lamina propria?
a. Mucosa
b. Submucosa
c. Muscularis externa
d. Serosa
e. Adventitia
2.
What is another term for the valves 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
4.
Where are Peyer's patches located?
a. Esophagus
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Rectum
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 in the stomach?
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c. Simple columnar epithelium
d. Stratified squamous epithelium
e. Transitional epithelium
7.
Which layer consists of a single layer of epithelial cells, underlying connective tissue, and smooth muscle?
a. Mucosa
b. Submucosa
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
d. Mucous neck cells
e. Both a and b
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