Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Generating electrical impulses

Question 2

A tissue sample from the lining of the small intestine shows tall, slender cells with nuclei near the base and microvilli on the apical surface. Which type of epithelium is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 3

Which cell junction allows ions and small molecules to pass directly between adjacent cells, coordinating activities such as heart muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

Gap junctions

Question 4

Which connective tissue cell is responsible for producing the extracellular matrix and collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 5

A patient suffers a tendon injury. Which type of connective tissue is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the function of brown adipose tissue in infants?

Accepted Answer

Generates heat by breaking down lipids

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of cartilage that distinguishes it from other connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes are found in lacunae

Question 8

Which tissue membrane lines body cavities that do NOT open to the outside and reduces friction between organs?

Accepted Answer

Serous membrane

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the regeneration of tissues after injury?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue regenerates well due to stem cells near the basement membrane

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support and maintain neurons

Question 11

Which method of glandular secretion involves the release of the entire cell, resulting in cell death?

Accepted Answer

Holocrine secretion

Question 12

Which connective tissue fiber type is most abundant in tendons and ligaments, providing strength in one direction?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 13

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between tissue regeneration rate ($$R$$), age ($$A$$), and hormonal activity ($$H$$), assuming regeneration decreases with age and increases with hormonal activity?

Accepted Answer

$$R = \frac{H}{A}$$

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the superficial fascia?

Accepted Answer

Separates skin from underlying tissues

Question 15

A biopsy reveals cells with branching networks connected at intercalated discs. Which muscle tissue is present?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of inflammation following tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

Mast cells release histamine and heparin

Question 17

Which equation best represents the relationship between the volume of connective tissue matrix ($$V$$), the amount of ground substance ($$G$$), and the amount of fibers ($$F$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$V = G + F$$

Question 18

Which of the following is a consequence of aging on tissue structure?

Accepted Answer

Fragile connective tissues

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of the lamina propria in mucous membranes?

Accepted Answer

Supports the epithelium with areolar tissue

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about the relationship between blood, lymph, and interstitial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Interstitial fluid enters lymphatic vessels to become lymph

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