Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the basal surface in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It anchors the epithelium to underlying connective tissue.

Question 2

A patient suffers a superficial wound. Which of the following correctly outlines the sequence of tissue repair in normal healing?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation, proliferation, remodeling

Question 3

Which of the following is a hydrophobic molecule?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol

Question 4

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements such as walking?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 5

A cell is placed in a solution and begins to swell. Which property of the solution is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

The solution is hypotonic.

Question 6

Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation of surface area for a cube-shaped cell with side length $l$?

Accepted Answer

$A = 6l^2$

Question 7

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found in tendons, providing strong attachment between muscle and bone?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transmission of electrical impulses

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the apical surface of epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

It is the surface exposed to the lumen or external environment.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

It is under voluntary control.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Covers body surfaces and lines cavities.

Question 12

A cell with a large surface area to volume ratio is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Have increased efficiency in exchanging materials with its environment.

Question 13

Which of the following is a common characteristic of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contains abundant extracellular matrix.

Question 14

Which equation correctly represents the volume of a spherical cell with radius $r$?

Accepted Answer

$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

Reducing friction between organs.

Question 16

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion and filtration due to its thin, flat cells?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 17

Which of the following is a hydrophilic substance?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride

Question 18

Which muscle tissue type is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the general structure of a generalized cell?

Accepted Answer

It contains a nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane.

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Absorbing nutrients from the lumen.

Introduction to Cells and Tissues in Human Anatomy & Physiology

Study Guide - Practice Questions