Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rapid diffusion of gases

Question 2

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that appear cuboidal when relaxed and squamous when stretched. Which type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cells are tightly packed with little intercellular space

Question 4

Which connective tissue fiber type is most responsible for providing tensile strength to tendons?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 5

A gland that secretes its product by exocytosis without loss of cellular material is classified as which type of gland?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine

Question 6

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between the number of cell layers ($$n) $$and the rate of diffusion ($$D) $$across an epithelial membrane, assuming all other factors are constant?

Accepted Answer

$$D \propto \frac{1}{n}$$

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Produce fibers and ground substance

Question 8

A patient suffers a deep cut that damages both the epidermis and dermis. Which sequence best describes the order of tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation, organization, regeneration/fibrosis

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Absorption of nutrients

Question 10

Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and contains striations?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cartilage lacks a blood supply

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into blood; exocrine glands secrete products onto surfaces or into ducts

Question 13

Which of the following is a property of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Appears layered but all cells touch the basement membrane

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

Form sealed internal body cavities and secrete lubricating fluid

Question 15

Which connective tissue type is specialized for fat storage and insulation?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of mast cells in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Initiate local inflammatory responses

Question 17

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between the density of collagen fibers ($$\rho) $$and the tensile strength ($$T) of $$dense regular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$$T \propto \rho$$

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transmission of electrical impulses

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the process of fibrosis during tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Formation of scar tissue by proliferation of fibrous connective tissue

Question 20

Which of the following is a major function of reticular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support of lymphoid organs

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