Q: Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation of total magnification when using a microscope?

$\text{Total Magnification} = \text{Objective Lens Magnification} \times \text{Ocular Lens Magnification}$

Question 1

Which of the following features would BEST help you distinguish a blood smear slide from a dense regular connective tissue slide under the microscope?

Accepted Answer

Presence of erythrocytes and plasma

Question 2

A histology slide shows a single layer of flat cells lining a lumen. Which type of epithelium is MOST likely present?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 3

Which tissue type is characterized by large, branched, striated muscle cells and intercalated discs connecting cells?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle tissue

Question 4

A slide shows multiple layers of flattened cells at the surface, with deeper layers of cuboidal cells. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 5

Which connective tissue type contains chondrocytes in lacunae and a ground substance that is more flexible than bone?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

Question 6

You are examining a slide and see a continuous sheet of adjoining cells with nuclei, but no free edge. Which type of slide are you MOST likely viewing?

Accepted Answer

Mesentery slide

Question 7

Which of the following is a key identifying feature of neural tissue under the microscope?

Accepted Answer

Presence of cell body of neuron and supporting neuroglial cells

Question 8

A tissue sample contains adipocytes with nuclei pushed to the edge and very little ground substance. What is the primary function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Storage of energy as fat

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about dense regular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It contains parallel collagen fibers and fibroblast cells

Question 10

A slide shows a tissue with a free edge, flattened cells, and air spaces. Which organ is this tissue MOST likely from?

Accepted Answer

Lung

Question 11

Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation of total magnification when using a microscope?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Total Magnification} = 	ext{Objective Lens Magnification} 	imes 	ext{Ocular Lens Magnification}$

Question 12

Which tissue type is identified by the presence of osteocytes in lacunae and concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal?

Accepted Answer

Osseous (bone) tissue

Question 13

A histology slide shows striated, multinucleated muscle cells with parallel orientation and very little space between cells. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle tissue

Question 14

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Nuclei appear at different levels, but all cells touch the basement membrane

Question 15

Which tissue type is most likely to be found filling the spaces between organs and containing collagen and elastic fibers?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 16

A blood smear slide is observed under the microscope. Which cell type is most abundant?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of simple columnar epithelium found lining the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Absorption and secretion

Question 18

Which tissue type would you expect to find in tendons, given its structure and function?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 19

A slide shows a tissue with striations, branching cells, and intercalated discs. Which physiological function does this tissue support?

Accepted Answer

Pumping blood throughout the body

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct description of the ground substance in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

It is a flexible, gel-like matrix

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