Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of gases due to thin, flat cells

Question 2

A biopsy of a patient's esophagus reveals several layers of cells with squamous-shaped cells at the apical surface and cuboidal cells beneath. Which type of epithelial tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic unique to epithelial tissue compared to connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Cells are tightly packed with little extracellular matrix

Question 4

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis directly into the bloodstream is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 5

Which connective tissue type is best suited for resisting tension in multiple directions, such as in the dermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 6

A patient suffers a torn tendon. Which type of connective tissue is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals poorly after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is avascular and lacks a direct blood supply

Question 8

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between the components of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$Extracellular\ Matrix = Fibers + Ground\ Substance$

Question 9

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows several layers of cells with dome-shaped apical cells that flatten when stretched. What is the function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Permitting stretching to accommodate urine volume

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the main function of reticular connective tissue in the spleen?

Accepted Answer

Internal framework supporting blood cells

Question 11

A patient with a genetic defect in collagen synthesis would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 12

Which muscle tissue type is responsible for voluntary movement and is characterized by long, cylindrical, multinucleate cells with striations?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why the arrangement of tissues in an organ determines its function?

Accepted Answer

The specific combination and organization of tissue types allow organs to perform specialized tasks

Question 14

A patient presents with a disorder affecting the transmission of action potentials. Which tissue type is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of neuroglial cells in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support, insulate, and protect neurons

Question 16

Which of the following lining membranes consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium attached to dense irregular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous membrane (skin)

Question 17

A patient with a ruptured intervertebral disc is most likely to have damage to which type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of simple columnar epithelium in the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Secretion and absorption

Question 19

Which of the following equations correctly represents the naming convention for epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

$Epithelial\ Tissue\ Name = Number\ of\ Layers + Cell\ Shape$

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why simple epithelia are found in areas of absorption and filtration, while stratified epithelia are found in areas of protection?

Accepted Answer

Simple epithelia allow efficient exchange due to their thinness, while stratified epithelia provide multiple layers for protection

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