Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major types of tissue found in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Adipose

Question 2

What are the two main components found in all tissue types?

Accepted Answer

Cells and Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

Question 3

Which protein fiber in the extracellular matrix provides the greatest tensile strength to connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 4

A patient with a genetic defect in elastic fibers would most likely experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Tissues unable to return to their original shape after stretching

Question 5

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for rapid diffusion of gases in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 6

If the respiratory membrane were composed of stratified squamous epithelium instead of simple squamous, what would be the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange would occur too slowly or not at all

Question 7

Which connective tissue type is found in tendons and ligaments, and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue; connects bone to bone and muscle to bone

Question 8

Which cell type is responsible for producing the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 9

Which of the following glands is classified as an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid gland

Question 10

What is the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts to an epithelial surface.

Question 11

Which type of connective tissue is found between the pubic bones and intervertebral discs, and what is its function?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage; absorbs shock

Question 12

Which of the following is a unicellular exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

Goblet cell

Question 13

Which muscle tissue type is responsible for voluntary movement?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle tissue

Question 14

Which structure allows epithelial tissue to adhere to underlying connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Basal lamina

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

They form a supportive network for cells in organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes.

Question 16

A patient with insufficient collagen production is most likely to develop which condition?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis due to weakened connective tissue

Question 17

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between tissue strength ($$S) $$and collagen fiber density ($$D$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$S = k 	imes D$$

Question 18

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the digestive tract and is specialized for absorption?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is avascular and contains chondrocytes in lacunae?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transmits electrical impulses for communication and control

Histology Unit 5: Structure and Function of Body Tissues

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