$\text{Extracellular matrix} = \text{Ground substance} + \text{Fibers}$

$\text{Immature cell} \rightarrow \text{Mature cell}$

$\text{Epithelial tissue name} = \text{Number of layers} + \text{Cell shape}$

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 skin disorder where the outer layer of skin is easily torn. Which cell junction is most likely defective?

Accepted Answer

Desmosomes

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration

Question 4

What is the main function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

Reinforces the epithelial sheet and resists stretching and tearing

Question 5

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between ground substance and fibers in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Extracellular matrix} = 	ext{Ground substance} + 	ext{Fibers}$

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 7

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the cell is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Merocrine

Question 8

Which tissue type is responsible for internal communication within the body?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Shock absorption, insulation, and energy storage

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between cell types in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Immature cell} ightarrow 	ext{Mature cell}$

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Stretching to permit stored urine to distend urinary organs

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about cartilage?

Accepted Answer

It is avascular and receives nutrients from the perichondrium

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Transport of oxygen

Question 14

Which equation best represents the relationship between the number of cell layers and naming of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Epithelial tissue name} = 	ext{Number of layers} + 	ext{Cell shape}$

Question 15

Which of the following is a major function of bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support and protection of body structures

Question 16

Which cell type is responsible for maintaining the health of the matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Cytes (e.g., fibrocytes, chondrocytes, osteocytes)

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of neurons and glial cells

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct real-life example of a glandular epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands

Question 19

Which equation best represents the relationship between the components of blood tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Blood} = 	ext{Plasma} + 	ext{Cells}$

Question 20

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of defective tight junctions in intestinal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled passage of substances between cells

Chapter 4: Tissue—The Living Fabric (Epithelial and Connective Tissues)

Study Guide - Practice Questions