Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 2

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the cell is classified as which type of gland?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine gland

Question 3

Which of the following tissues is avascular but innervated, relying on nutrients from underlying connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 4

A patient suffers a deep skin wound. Which process is most likely to restore the original function of the tissue?

Accepted Answer

Regeneration

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of connective tissue that distinguishes it from epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It contains an abundant extracellular matrix

Question 6

Which type of connective tissue fiber provides high tensile strength and is most abundant in tendons?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 7

A gland that loses entire cells as part of its secretion, resulting in cell rupture, is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Holocrine

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A structure that separates epithelial tissue from underlying connective tissue

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of hormones

Question 10

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin surface?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream; exocrine glands secrete products onto body surfaces or into cavities

Question 12

Which of the following is a real-life example of a tissue with high regenerative capacity?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue after a minor skin abrasion

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of goblet cells in the respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

Production of mucin to form mucus

Question 14

A tissue sample shows parallel collagen fibers with few elastic fibers and fibroblasts. Which tissue is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

It is avascular and relies on diffusion for nutrient delivery

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct pairing of membrane type and location?

Accepted Answer

Serous membrane – lining of the thoracic cavity

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

It acts as a medium through which nutrients and other substances can diffuse between blood capillaries and cells

Question 18

A patient with a genetic defect in the production of Type I collagen would most likely have problems with which tissue function?

Accepted Answer

High tensile strength in tendons and ligaments

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the process of fibrosis during tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Destroyed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, resulting in loss of original function

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct sequence of events in tissue repair after injury?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation → Proliferation (organization) → Remodeling

Chapter 4: Tissue – The Living Fabric (Mini-Textbook Study Notes)

Study Guide - Practice Questions