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 such as O$$_2$$ and CO$$_2$$

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 3

Which of the following statements about epithelial tissue is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue is supported by connective tissue and is avascular

Question 4

Which cell type is responsible for producing the fibers found in connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 5

A biopsy reveals tissue with multiple layers of flat cells on the surface and cuboidal cells at the base. What is the most likely function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Protection against abrasion

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissue does not bleed when cut superficially?

Accepted Answer

It is avascular and lacks blood vessels

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of reticular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Forming a soft internal skeleton (stroma) for lymphoid organs

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the role of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

They determine how water-tight the tissue is

Question 9

A gland that releases its secretion into the bloodstream to affect distant cells is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine

Question 10

Which of the following tissues is most likely to be found lining the kidney tubules and is specialized for secretion and absorption?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of fibrocartilage in the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Absorbs compressive shock and provides tensile strength

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Forms the stroma of lymphoid organs

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

It anchors the epithelium to underlying connective tissue

Question 14

Which of the following cell types is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts

Question 15

A patient has a blocked duct in a sweat gland. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Sweat will accumulate, possibly causing a cyst or infection

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why bone bleeds when fractured?

Accepted Answer

Bone is well vascularized

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping and cushioning organs

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Accepted Answer

Collect information from other cells

Question 19

Which of the following tissues is specialized for rapid regeneration and forms the lining of the gut?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the main function of elastic cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining shape while allowing flexibility

Ch. 4 - Histology: The Study of Tissues

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