Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main difference between epithelial and connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue is composed mostly of tightly packed cells with little extracellular material, while connective tissue has fewer cells and abundant extracellular matrix.

Question 2

A patient suffers a severe abrasion to the skin. Which type of epithelial tissue provides the best protection against this type of injury?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium

Question 3

Which intercellular connection in epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for preventing the passage of water and solutes between cells?

Accepted Answer

Tight junctions

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals poorly after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is avascular, so nutrients and cells for repair diffuse in slowly.

Question 5

Which type of gland releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the cell?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine gland

Question 6

A biopsy of a patient’s respiratory tract reveals a single layer of cells with nuclei at different heights, all touching the basement membrane. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Serves as packing material and supports organs

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of gap junctions in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

They allow chemical communication between adjacent cells.

Question 9

A patient with a genetic defect in collagen synthesis would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the structure of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Compact bone is organized into osteons with a central canal containing blood vessels.

Question 11

Which tissue membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior and is supported by areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the main function of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Provide nutrients and structural support to neurons

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

It can stretch and recoil without damage, changing appearance.

Question 14

Which of the following best explains why dense regular connective tissue is found in tendons?

Accepted Answer

Its collagen fibers are arranged in parallel bundles, providing great tensile strength in one direction.

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of the cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Covers the surface of the body and provides a waterproof barrier

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands have ducts, while endocrine glands secrete directly into the blood.

Question 17

Which of the following is a property of fibrocartilage?

Accepted Answer

It is found in intervertebral discs and resists compression.

Question 18

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 and regulates exchange of materials.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE about muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels and digestive organs.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Absorption and diffusion in protected regions

Tissue Level of Organization: Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissues

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