Q: Which of the following equations best represents the function of blood as a connective tissue?

$\text{Transport} = \text{food} + \text{oxygen} + \text{waste} + \text{hormones}$

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Diffusion and filtration of gases due to thin, flat cells

Question 2

A tissue sample from the lining of the urinary bladder shows cells that change shape from cuboidal to squamous when stretched. What type of epithelial tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is primarily responsible for storing energy and insulating the body?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct pairing of connective tissue type and its function?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue – withstands pulling forces in one direction

Question 5

Which cell junction type allows for direct communication between adjacent cells by permitting the passage of ions and small molecules?

Accepted Answer

Gap junctions

Question 6

A patient suffers a deep cut on the skin. Which process is most likely to occur if the tissue is replaced by a different cell type, resulting in a scar?

Accepted Answer

Replacement

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why cardiac muscle cells are able to contract in a coordinated fashion?

Accepted Answer

They contain intercalated discs that allow electrical signals to pass rapidly between cells

Question 8

Which type of connective tissue is found between vertebrae and is specialized to withstand compression?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Transport of oxygen in the blood

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between the number of layers ($n$) and the classification of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

$n = 1$ \rightarrow$ simple epithelium; $n > 1$ \rightarrow$ stratified epithelium

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the extracellular matrix (ECM) in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is a non-living material between cells containing protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid

Question 12

Which muscle tissue type is striated and under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 13

Which of the following symptoms is NOT directly caused by the dilation of blood vessels during inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Pain

Question 14

Which type of gland releases its products directly into the bloodstream without using ducts?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 15

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found in tendons and ligaments, and what is its main structural protein?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue; collagen

Question 16

Which of the following cell types is responsible for producing cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes

Question 17

Which structure in epithelial tissue increases surface area for absorption, especially in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Microvilli

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of neuroglia cells in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support and protect neurons

Question 19

A biopsy reveals tissue with tall, narrow cells arranged in a single layer, specialized for absorption and secretion. Which tissue type is this?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 20

Which of the following equations best represents the function of blood as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Transport} = 	ext{food} + 	ext{oxygen} + 	ext{waste} + 	ext{hormones}$

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