$$c.t. = \text{cells} + \text{extracellular matrix}$$

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

It is highly vascularized.

Question 2

A tissue sample from the lining of the fallopian tube is examined under a microscope. Which type of epithelial tissue would you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Ciliated simple columnar epithelium.

Question 3

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for rapid diffusion of gases and small molecules?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium.

Question 4

Which cell junction type is primarily responsible for preventing molecules from passing between adjacent epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

Tight junctions.

Question 5

A gland releases its product by accumulating secretions in the apical portion of the cell, which then pinches off. What type of secretion is this?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine secretion.

Question 6

Which connective tissue type is found attaching muscle to bone and is designed to resist stress in one direction?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue.

Question 7

Which protein fiber in connective tissue is most responsible for resisting tensile (pulling) forces?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers.

Question 8

A tissue sample shows cells surrounded by lacunae and a hard, calcified extracellular matrix arranged in concentric rings. What tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Bone.

Question 9

Which membrane type lines body cavities that do NOT open to the exterior and consists of paired layers separated by fluid?

Accepted Answer

Serous membrane.

Question 10

Which muscle tissue type is characterized by long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells with obvious striations and is under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle tissue.

Question 11

Which tissue type is specialized for generating and conducting electrical impulses over long distances?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue.

Question 12

Which connective tissue type provides a soft, internal skeleton that supports other cell types in lymphoid organs?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of transitional epithelium?

Accepted Answer

It permits distension and stretching of organs such as the bladder.

Question 14

Which of the following is a unicellular exocrine gland that produces mucus to protect internal body surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Goblet cell.

Question 15

Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear and provides great flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage.

Question 16

A patient suffers a ligament injury. Which connective tissue type is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue.

Question 17

Which of the following equations correctly represents the composition of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$$c.t. = 	ext{cells} + 	ext{extracellular matrix}$$

Question 18

Which tissue type is most likely to be found lining hollow organs that open to the body surface and is modified for secretion?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Chondroblasts.

Question 20

Which tissue type is most abundant in the walls of arteries and allows them to recoil after stretching?

Accepted Answer

Elastic connective tissue.

Module 4: Tissues – Anatomy & Physiology Study Notes

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