Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of epithelial tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Forms boundaries, protects, secretes, absorbs, filters, and senses

Question 2

A tissue sample from the lining of the esophagus shows multiple layers of flattened cells. Which type of epithelial tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 3

Which characteristic of epithelial tissue allows it to rapidly replace cells lost to friction or hostile environments?

Accepted Answer

High regenerative capacity

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It reinforces the epithelial sheet and resists stretching and tearing

Question 5

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis without losing any part of the cell is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Merocrine

Question 6

Which connective tissue type is most abundant and widely distributed in the body?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue proper

Question 7

Which structural element of connective tissue is responsible for trapping water and affecting the viscosity of the ground substance?

Accepted Answer

Proteoglycans

Question 8

A patient suffers a tendon injury. Which connective tissue subtype is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 9

Which muscle tissue type is found in the walls of hollow organs and is responsible for involuntary movement?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 10

Which tissue type has virtually no functional regenerative capacity after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle and nervous tissue

Question 11

During tissue repair, which step involves the formation of granulation tissue and the beginning of epithelial regeneration?

Accepted Answer

Organization

Question 12

Which primary germ layer gives rise to nerve tissue during embryonic development?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of blood as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transports respiratory gases, nutrients, and wastes

Question 14

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion in the kidney tubules?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 15

Which junction type between epithelial cells prevents the passage of substances between cells?

Accepted Answer

Tight junction

Question 16

Which membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior and is bathed by secretions?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane

Question 17

Which cell type in connective tissue is responsible for initiating local inflammatory responses?

Accepted Answer

Mast cell

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of stratified squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Protection against abrasion

Question 19

Which type of gland accumulates its secretions until the cell ruptures, releasing both the product and cell fragments?

Accepted Answer

Holocrine gland

Question 20

Which connective tissue subtype forms the blueprint for the skeleton in the embryo and is found at the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Chapter 4: Tissues – The Living Fabric (ANP Study Notes)

Study Guide - Practice Questions