Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Support

Question 2

A patient has damage to the simple squamous epithelium lining their alveoli. Which physiological process is most likely to be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 3

Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for cushioning organs and acting as a fluid reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the function of microvilli on epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

Increase surface area for absorption

Question 5

A gland that releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the cell is classified as which type of gland?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine

Question 6

Which connective tissue cell type is primarily responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix during tissue growth?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 7

Which of the following statements about stratified squamous epithelium is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It provides protection against abrasion.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Compound alveolar

Question 9

Which type of loose connective tissue is most abundant in lymphoid organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissues are avascular but innervated?

Accepted Answer

They lack blood vessels but receive nutrients by diffusion from underlying connective tissue.

Question 11

Which type of dense connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin and is able to withstand tension exerted in many directions?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of collagen fibers

Question 13

A patient with a genetic defect in the basement membrane of epithelial tissue would most likely experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Impaired protection against pathogens

Question 14

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between surface area ($$A) $$and absorption rate ($$R) in $$epithelial tissue, assuming absorption rate is directly proportional to surface area?

Accepted Answer

$$R = kA$$

Question 15

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found in tendons, and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue; attachment with strength

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the secretion method of apocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Cell apex pinches off, releasing product and repairing itself

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands secrete products through ducts; endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Question 18

Which of the following connective tissue fibers provides the greatest tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 19

A multicellular exocrine gland with unbranched ducts and tube-shaped secretory units is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Simple tubular

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why cancerous epithelial cells are dangerous?

Accepted Answer

They fail to respect the boundary imposed by the basement membrane, allowing invasion into underlying tissues.

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