Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Contraction

Question 2

A patient presents with a burn that has destroyed both the epidermis and dermis, resulting in no pain. Which degree of burn is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

3rd degree

Question 3

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion and filtration in the lungs and capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous

Question 4

Which of the following skin cancers is considered the most deadly and requires early detection for best prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Melanoma

Question 5

A gland that releases its secretion by pinching off a portion of the cell is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Apocrine

Question 6

Which layer of epithelial tissue is described as having a single layer of flat cells?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue that allows for rapid healing after injury?

Accepted Answer

High regeneration capacity

Question 8

A patient with a burn that extends into muscle and bone, often requiring amputation, is most likely suffering from which degree of burn?

Accepted Answer

4th degree

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Stretch and recoil

Question 10

Which type of glandular secretion involves the entire cell disintegrating to release its contents?

Accepted Answer

Holocrine

Question 11

Which of the following statements about connective tissue is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It provides support, binds, and protects organs.

Question 12

Which cell junction is most important for preventing leakage between epithelial cells in the intestines?

Accepted Answer

Tight junctions

Question 13

A biopsy reveals stratified squamous epithelium. Which location is this tissue most likely from?

Accepted Answer

Skin epidermis

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Communication via electrical impulses

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue.

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this cancer?

Accepted Answer

It can spread readily and should be treated early.

Question 17

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between tissue regeneration rate ($R$), vascularity ($V$), and cell turnover ($T$) in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

$R = T$

Question 18

Which of the following is a key difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into blood; exocrine glands secrete into ducts.

Question 19

A patient with a 2nd degree burn will most likely present with which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Blisters involving the epidermis and dermis

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why stratified epithelial tissues are found in areas subject to abrasion?

Accepted Answer

They provide multiple layers for protection.

Epithelial Tissue: Characteristics, Classification, and Clinical Relevance

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