Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contains abundant extracellular matrix

Question 2

A patient presents with a wound that is healing slowly and forming a visible scar. Which process is primarily responsible for this outcome?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis

Question 3

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for rapid diffusion and is found in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 4

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found in tendons and ligaments due to its high tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 5

A histology slide shows a single layer of tall cells with microvilli and goblet cells. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Initiate local inflammatory response

Question 7

Which membrane lines body cavities that are open to the exterior, such as the digestive and respiratory tracts?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane

Question 8

A newborn is found to have a high amount of brown adipose tissue. What is the primary function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Heat generation

Question 9

Which of the following cell types is responsible for maintaining the matrix in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes

Question 10

Which tissue type is most likely to have virtually no functional regenerative capacity after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle tissue

Question 11

A patient with a heart attack develops scar tissue in the myocardium. What is a possible consequence of this fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Loss of volume capacity

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

It resists stretching and tearing

Question 13

Which connective tissue cell type can revert to its immature form to repair and regenerate matrix?

Accepted Answer

Cyte cells (e.g., fibrocytes)

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the composition of blood as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Blood cells surrounded by fluid matrix (plasma)

Question 15

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs (excluding the heart)?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 16

Which of the following statements about tissue repair is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Organization restores blood supply by forming granulation tissue

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 18

A tissue sample is prepared for electron microscopy. Which of the following is TRUE about the process?

Accepted Answer

Heavy metal salts are used for staining

Question 19

Which of the following formulas best represents the relationship between tissue repair rate ($$R$$), age ($$A$$), and nutrition ($$N$$), assuming repair rate decreases with age and increases with nutrition?

Accepted Answer

$$R = \frac{N}{A}$$

Question 20

A patient with a mutation affecting cell adhesion proteins in connective tissue would most likely have a defect in which component?

Accepted Answer

Ground substance

Chapter 4: Tissue—The Living Fabric (Anatomy & Physiology Study Notes)

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards