Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the principle that 'structure determines function' in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

The tightly packed cells of epithelial tissue form continuous sheets that act as barriers and facilitate absorption.

Question 2

A patient suffers a burn that destroys the outermost layer of their skin. Which tissue type is primarily affected, and what is one of its main functions?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue; forming protective barriers

Question 3

Which tissue type is responsible for lining the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and what is a key function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue; absorption of nutrients

Question 4

A histology slide shows cells with long extensions and the ability to transmit electrical impulses. Which tissue type is this, and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue; internal communication

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting electrical impulses

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with a disease that affects the smooth muscle in the walls of their hollow organs. Which of the following symptoms would most likely result?

Accepted Answer

Impaired digestion and movement of food through the GI tract

Question 7

Which tissue type is most directly involved in the formation of scars after a deep cut, and what is the main cell type responsible?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue; fibroblasts

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of cardiac muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contracts to pump blood through the heart

Question 9

A biopsy reveals tissue that is specialized for secretion and absorption. Which tissue type is this, and where is it commonly found?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue; lining the small intestine

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A person stores excess energy as fat beneath the skin

Question 11

A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences a breakdown of the myelin sheath in their nervous tissue. Which of the following best explains the consequence of this breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Slower transmission of electrical impulses along neurons

Question 12

Which tissue type forms the majority of the heart's structure and is responsible for its rhythmic contractions?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle tissue

Question 13

A histological sample shows cells embedded in a matrix with fibers, providing support and protection. Which tissue type is this, and what is a common example?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue; bone

Question 14

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissue is more likely to develop cancer (carcinoma) than other tissue types?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial cells divide rapidly and are exposed to environmental damage

Question 15

A person suffers a spinal cord injury. Which tissue type is primarily damaged, and what is a likely result?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue; impaired internal communication

Question 16

Which of the following is a function shared by both epithelial and connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

Protection of underlying structures

Question 17

A tissue sample from the trachea shows ciliated cells that move mucus upward. Which tissue type is this, and what is the function of the cilia?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue; moving particles out of the respiratory tract

Question 18

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between tissue function (F), structure (S), and location (L) as described by the principle 'structure determines function'?

Accepted Answer

$F = f(S, L)$

Question 19

A patient with a genetic disorder has defective collagen fibers. Which tissue type is most likely to be affected, and what is a possible consequence?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue; weakened tendons and ligaments

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of smooth muscle tissue in the body?

Accepted Answer

Contracts to move substances through hollow organs

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