Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rapid diffusion of gases between air and blood

Question 2

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that change shape from flat to cuboidal as the bladder fills and empties. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a hard matrix of calcium salts and large numbers of collagen fibers, and functions to protect and support the body?

Accepted Answer

Bone (osseous tissue)

Question 4

A patient suffers a deep cut that damages the skin and underlying tissues. Which tissue type is primarily responsible for initiating the repair process by producing collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts in connective tissue

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissue is avascular but can regenerate rapidly?

Accepted Answer

It relies on diffusion from underlying connective tissue for nutrients and has a high rate of cell division

Question 6

Which of the following muscle tissues is under voluntary control and contains multiple nuclei per cell?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 7

A histological slide shows a single layer of tall, closely packed cells with nuclei at the base and goblet cells interspersed. This tissue is most likely found lining which organ?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Insulate, protect, and support neurons

Question 9

Which connective tissue type is most widely distributed in the body and functions as a universal packing material?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 10

A tissue sample contains cells with striations, one nucleus per cell, and intercalated discs. Which tissue is this and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle; pumping blood throughout the body

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A non-living material composed of ground substance and fibers that surrounds living cells

Question 12

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for areas of the body subject to friction, such as the skin and esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Insulating the body and storing energy

Question 14

A patient with a genetic defect in collagen production would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why blood is classified as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It consists of cells surrounded by a non-living fluid matrix (plasma)

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

No striations and involuntary control

Question 17

A tissue sample from the trachea shows ciliated cells with nuclei at different heights, all resting on a basement membrane. What is the correct classification for this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of neurons in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Initiating and transmitting electrical impulses

Question 19

Which of the following statements about connective tissue is correct?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissues vary in blood supply and contain an extracellular matrix

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why stratified epithelia are found in areas subject to abrasion?

Accepted Answer

Multiple layers provide protection against mechanical and chemical stress

Cells and Tissues: Structure, Classification, and Function in Human Anatomy

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