Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue types found in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 2

Which embryonic germ layer gives rise to the epidermis and nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 3

What is the main function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It anchors the epithelium to the underlying connective tissue

Question 4

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for rapid diffusion or transport of substances?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 5

A tissue section cut perpendicular to the length of an organ is called a:

Accepted Answer

Cross section

Question 6

Which connective tissue fiber type is most abundant and provides tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Collagenous fibers

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Energy storage and insulation

Question 8

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control and contains striations?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 9

What is the primary function of neuroglia (glial cells) in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Protect and assist neurons

Question 10

Which type of gland releases its secretion directly into the blood?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 11

Which tissue repair process restores normal function by replacing dead or damaged cells with the same type of cell?

Accepted Answer

Regeneration

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Contains a surface layer of dead cells

Question 13

Which connective tissue type forms the supportive stroma (framework) for lymphatic organs?

Accepted Answer

Reticular tissue

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bind adjacent cells together and seal off intercellular space

Question 15

Which type of cartilage provides flexible, elastic support and is found in the external ear and epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 16

A patient suffers a severe cut. Which process is most likely to occur if the injury is deep and extensive, resulting in scar tissue formation?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis

Question 17

Which of the following cell types is responsible for synthesizing disease-fighting antibodies in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Plasma cells

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the matrix of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It consists of fibrous proteins and ground substance

Question 19

Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation of membrane potential ($$V_m) $$across a cell membrane using the Nernst equation?

Accepted Answer

$$V_m = \frac{RT}{zF} \ln \frac{[C_{out}]}{[C_{in}]}$$

Question 20

A tissue sample is cut at an angle between a cross and longitudinal section. What is this type of section called?

Accepted Answer

Oblique section

Chapter 5: The Study of Tissues (Histology) – Anatomy & Physiology Study Notes

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