$\text{Simple epithelium: 1 layer}$

$\text{Ground substance} = \text{Interstitial fluid} + \text{Cell adhesion proteins} + \text{Proteoglycans}$

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Transporting oxygen in the blood

Question 2

A tissue sample from the alveoli of the lungs is most likely to be which type of epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 3

Which structural feature of epithelial tissue allows it to act as a selective barrier?

Accepted Answer

Specialized cell contacts such as tight junctions and desmosomes

Question 4

Why is it important for epithelial tissues to have a high regenerative capacity?

Accepted Answer

Because they are constantly exposed to friction and environmental damage

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the basement membrane of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of a basal lamina and a reticular lamina

Question 6

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the cell is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Merocrine

Question 7

Which type of connective tissue acts as a sponge, soaking up fluid during edema?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 8

Which connective tissue fiber type provides the greatest tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 9

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is experiencing joint pain due to immune system attack on which connective tissue structure?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membranes

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Insulation

Question 11

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the inside of the mouth and is specialized for protection?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue has collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles

Question 13

Which cell type is responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondroblast

Question 14

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between the number of cell layers and the classification of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Simple epithelium: 1 layer}$

Question 15

Which type of connective tissue is found in lymph nodes and supports free blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 16

A multicellular exocrine gland with a branched duct and secretory units is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Compound tubular

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissue is avascular but innervated?

Accepted Answer

It relies on diffusion from underlying connective tissue for nutrients

Question 18

Which type of connective tissue can increase in volume without making more cells?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct match between epithelial type and location?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium — lines stomach and most of intestines

Question 20

Which equation best represents the function of the ground substance in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Ground substance} = 	ext{Interstitial fluid} + 	ext{Cell adhesion proteins} + 	ext{Proteoglycans}$

Tissues of the Human Body: Structure, Function, and Classification

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