Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Allowing rapid exchange of molecules such as gases and nutrients

Question 2

A patient has a genetic defect that prevents the formation of desmosomes. Which of the following symptoms would most likely result from this defect?

Accepted Answer

Loss of mechanical strength in tissues subject to stress

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cells are separated by abundant extracellular matrix

Question 4

A biopsy reveals a tissue with multiple layers of flat, squished cells at the surface. Which type of tissue is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals more slowly than bone?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is avascular, while bone is highly vascular

Question 6

A researcher is studying a tissue that lines the trachea and contains cilia and goblet cells. Which type of epithelium is being observed?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of gap junctions in cardiac muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Allowing ions and small molecules to pass directly from cell to cell

Question 8

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a matrix with abundant collagen fibers running parallel to each other, providing great tensile strength in one direction?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 9

A gland that secretes its product directly into the bloodstream without using ducts is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Anchors the epithelium to underlying connective tissue

Question 11

A tissue sample contains cells that are multinucleated, striated, and under voluntary control. Which tissue type is this?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct pairing of connective tissue cell type and its function?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocyte – maintains cartilage matrix

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why stratified squamous epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

It provides protection against abrasion and pathogens

Question 14

Which of the following is a property of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Conducts electrical impulses for sensation and signaling

Question 15

A tissue sample is found to be highly vascular, with loosely arranged collagen and elastic fibers, and supports the epithelium. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of transitional epithelium in the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Permits stretching and recoiling as the bladder fills and empties

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct description of the matrix composition in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Matrix consists of fibers (collagen, elastic, reticular) and ground substance (water, proteins, carbohydrates)

Question 18

A patient with a mutation affecting the production of elastin would most likely have problems with which tissue property?

Accepted Answer

Tissue stretch and recoil

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why blood is classified as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It consists of cells suspended in an extracellular matrix (plasma)

Question 20

A tissue sample from the small intestine shows a single layer of tall, rectangular cells with nuclei aligned at the base. Which type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Introduction to Tissues: Histology, Cell Junctions, and Major Tissue Types

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards