Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary function of dense regular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Resists tensile forces in one direction, connecting muscles to bones

Question 2

A histology slide shows cells with striations, multiple nuclei per cell, and voluntary control. Which tissue type is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 3

Which equation best represents the relationship between surface area ($A$) and diffusion rate ($R$) in simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

$R = k 	imes A$

Question 4

Which connective tissue type contains chondrocytes within lacunae and is found at the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 5

A patient presents with a torn tendon. Which tissue type is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 6

Which cell type is responsible for producing the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 7

Which of the following tissues would you expect to find lining the alveoli of the lungs, facilitating gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 8

A slide shows branching cells with intercalated discs and striations. What tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Stores energy and insulates the body

Question 10

Which tissue type is best suited for resisting forces from multiple directions, such as in the dermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the arrangement of cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Cells appear layered but all touch the basement membrane

Question 12

Which fiber type provides tensile strength to connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 13

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that change shape when stretched. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 14

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between force ($F$), area ($A$), and stress ($\sigma$) in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$

Question 15

Which cell type is found in bone tissue and is responsible for maintaining bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

Osteocyte

Question 16

A slide shows a neuron with dendrites and an axon. What is the primary function of this cell?

Accepted Answer

Transmission of electrical impulses

Question 17

Which tissue type would you expect to find lining the small intestine, specialized for absorption?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary control

Question 19

Which connective tissue type forms the stroma of lymphoid organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 20

A tissue sample shows cells embedded in a matrix with visible lacunae and elastic fibers. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Tissues: Structure, Classification, and Identification in Anatomy & Physiology

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