Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rapid absorption and secretion of gases

Question 2

A patient has a genetic defect affecting the formation of gap junctions in cardiac muscle. Which physiological process would be most directly impaired?

Accepted Answer

Transmission of electrical impulses between cardiac cells

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is specialized for energy storage, thermal insulation, and cushioning of organs?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands secrete their products onto epithelial surfaces; endocrine glands secrete into the bloodstream.

Question 5

A tissue sample from the trachea shows cells with cilia and nuclei at different heights, but all cells touch the basement membrane. What is the correct classification of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals more slowly than bone after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is avascular, while bone is highly vascularized

Question 7

Which type of connective tissue provides the main structural framework for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 8

A biopsy from the urinary bladder reveals an epithelium that appears to change shape depending on the degree of stretch. What is the name of this epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 9

Which of the following cell junctions is primarily responsible for preventing the passage of substances between adjacent epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

Tight junction

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support and protect neurons

Question 11

A patient presents with a torn tendon. Which type of connective tissue is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the serous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Covers organs and reduces friction with serous fluid

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the secretion method of sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Holocrine secretion: cell fills with product and bursts

Question 14

Which of the following tissues is responsible for voluntary movement and heat generation in the body?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the main function of fibrocartilage in the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Resists compression and absorbs shock

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Is avascular and has closely packed cells

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why dense irregular connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

It provides strength to resist forces from multiple directions

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of organization from smallest to largest in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Molecules → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of microvilli on epithelial cells lining the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Increase surface area for absorption

Question 20

A patient has a mutation that prevents the formation of collagen fibers. Which tissue would be most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Chapter 3: Tissues – Structure, Function, and Classification

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