Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of nervous tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Regulating and controlling body functions through the generation and conduction of nerve impulses

Question 2

A biopsy reveals a tissue sample with closely packed bundles of collagen fibers running parallel to each other, few cells, and poor vascularization. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Composed mainly of extracellular matrix

Question 4

A patient has a gland that releases its secretion by the apex of the cell pinching off. Which mode of secretion is this?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine

Question 5

Which connective tissue type is specialized for storing nutrients, providing insulation, and cushioning organs?

Accepted Answer

Adipose connective tissue

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals poorly after injury?

Accepted Answer

It is avascular and receives nutrients by diffusion

Question 7

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that change shape depending on the degree of organ stretch. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 8

Which of the following statements about connective tissue is correct?

Accepted Answer

It arises from mesenchyme and can bear weight, withstand tension, and endure abuse

Question 9

Which of the following cell types is responsible for producing the matrix in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts

Question 10

A tissue sample from the trachea shows a single layer of cells of differing heights, with nuclei at different levels and cilia on the apical surface. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Universal packing material, reservoir of body fluid, and defense against infection

Question 12

Which of the following is a key difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands secrete non-hormonal substances through ducts; endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones

Question 13

Which of the following connective tissues forms the internal framework (stroma) of lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 14

Which of the following muscle tissues is under voluntary control and is responsible for body movement?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 15

A patient with a genetic defect in the formation of tight junctions and desmosomes would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the main function of blood as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transporting substances such as gases, nutrients, and wastes

Question 17

Which of the following is a property of dense irregular connective tissue that makes it suitable for the dermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Fibers arranged irregularly to resist tension from multiple directions

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why simple squamous epithelium is found in the air sacs of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

It allows rapid diffusion of gases due to its thinness

Question 19

Which of the following is a unique feature of brown adipose tissue compared to white adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is rich in mitochondria and generates heat instead of ATP

Question 20

A patient presents with a connective tissue disorder affecting the ground substance, specifically the glycosaminoglycans. Which of the following functions is most likely to be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Ability to resist compression and support tissues

Tissues: The Living Fabric – Structure and Function of Human Tissues

Guida di studio - Domande di pratica

Study guide - Flashcard