Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It covers organ surfaces, forms glands, and serves for protection, secretion, and absorption.

Question 2

A tissue sample from the inner lining of the digestive tract is most likely to be classified as which primary tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 4

A histological section is cut perpendicular to the length of an organ. What is this plane of section called?

Accepted Answer

Cross section (transverse section)

Question 5

Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for producing fibers and ground substance?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 6

A patient presents with a wound that heals by forming scar tissue rather than restoring normal function. Which process is responsible for this type of repair?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis

Question 7

Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear and epiglottis, and is characterized by the presence of elastic fibers?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

It contains collagen, laminin, fibronectin, and heparin sulfate.

Question 9

Which type of muscle tissue is striated, contains multiple nuclei, and is under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 10

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood without a duct is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why epithelial tissue is avascular?

Accepted Answer

It relies on underlying connective tissue for nourishment and waste removal.

Question 12

Which type of intercellular junction forms a water-filled pore allowing ions and small molecules to pass directly from one cell to another?

Accepted Answer

Gap junction

Question 13

A tissue sample shows multiple layers of cells with the surface cells being flat and scaly, and the tissue resists abrasion and water loss. Which type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Question 14

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a mesh of reticular fibers and forms the supportive stroma for lymphatic organs?

Accepted Answer

Reticular tissue

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Energy storage and thermal insulation

Question 16

A patient with sudden death of tissue due to loss of blood supply is experiencing which pathological process?

Accepted Answer

Infarction

Question 17

Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments and is characterized by densely packed, parallel collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 18

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between cell volume and matrix volume in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$$V_{cells} \u003c V_{matrix}$$

Question 19

Which process describes the programmed, normal death of cells that have completed their function?

Accepted Answer

Apoptosis

Question 20

A tissue sample from the trachea shows cells that appear stratified but all touch the basement membrane and contain goblet cells. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Histology: The Study of Tissues – Chapter 3 Study Notes

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