Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Absorption and secretion due to its thinness

Question 2

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that appear cuboidal when relaxed and squamous when stretched. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a matrix that is very airy, contains all cell types, and has all visible fibers?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes reside in lacunae within the matrix

Question 5

Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system and the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 6

A gland that releases its secretion through a duct onto an epithelial surface is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Exocrine

Question 7

Which of the following connective tissue fibers provides both strength and elasticity?

Accepted Answer

Elastic fibers

Question 8

Which cell type is responsible for producing and maintaining the extracellular fibers in connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the matrix of bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Hard and mineralized with collagen fibers

Question 10

A patient suffers a tendon injury. Which connective tissue is primarily involved, and what is its main fiber type?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue; collagen fibers

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

It conducts electrical impulses

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the difference between -blast and -cyte cells in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

-blast cells are immature and can divide; -cyte cells are mature and cannot divide

Question 13

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs and acts as a shock absorber?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of mast cells in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Production of histamine for inflammatory response

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It consists of a basal lamina and a reticular lamina

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of interstitial growth in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Production of additional matrix material within the tissue

Question 17

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and voluntary?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Energy storage and insulation

Question 19

Which supporting connective tissue has a smooth, glassy appearance and is found at the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of the ground substance in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It fills the space between cells and fibers, supporting and binding them

Chapter 3: Tissues – Structure and Function in Human Anatomy

Study Guide - Practice Questions