Question 1

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the center of the cell, forming the metaphase plate?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Question 2

A microscope slide shows a tissue with tightly packed cells, a visible apical surface, and nuclei arranged in a single layer. Which type of tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Simple epithelial tissue

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is specialized for energy storage and insulation, and is identified by large, empty-looking cells on a microscope slide?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 4

When identifying compact bone under the microscope, which structure is a small cavity housing an osteocyte?

Accepted Answer

Lacuna

Question 5

A tissue sample from the trachea shows a matrix with chondrocytes in lacunae and a glassy appearance. Which connective tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 6

Which extracellular protein fiber provides tensile strength to connective tissues and is most abundant in tendons?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 7

During which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite poles of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Anaphase

Question 8

A slide shows connective tissue with thick bundles of collagen fibers and chondrocytes in lacunae. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of goblet cells found in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of mucus

Question 10

If a bone model shows a central canal surrounded by concentric rings, which structure is being identified?

Accepted Answer

Osteon

Question 11

Which connective tissue type is found in the skin and is characterized by randomly arranged collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 12

A tissue sample shows cells with apical and basal ends, and nuclei located near the base. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 13

Which phase of mitosis is marked by the reformation of the nuclear envelope and the decondensation of chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

Telophase

Question 14

A patient’s biopsy reveals connective tissue with elastic fibers and chondrocytes. Which tissue is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 15

Which structure in compact bone contains blood vessels and nerves and is surrounded by concentric lamellae?

Accepted Answer

Central canal

Question 16

A slide shows connective tissue with a reticular layer and randomly arranged fibers. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the function of collagen fibers in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Provide tensile strength

Question 18

A tissue sample from a tendon shows parallel bundles of collagen fibers. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is found in the reticular layer of the skin and provides structural support?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 20

A microscope slide shows a cell undergoing mitosis. If the chromosomes are condensed and the nuclear envelope is breaking down, which phase is being observed?

Accepted Answer

Prophase

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