Topic 3: Histology

Fibroblasts produces the fibers found in dense irregular connective tissues.

• True

• False

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium can be found in the linings of the pharynx.

• True

• False

Holocrine glands accumulate secretions and release them only when the individual secretory cells rupture and die.

• True

• False

Ground substance functions to prevent excessive cross-linking between collagen fibers by maintaining space between fibers thus reducing friction between them.

• True

• False

The more reticulin a connective tissue has, the more extensible the tissue will be.

• True

• False

Stratified epithelium contains two or more layers of cells that protect underlying tissues in areas where there is considerable wear & tear.

• True

• False

Both squamous and cuboidal epithelium functions for secretion and absorption of of substances.

• True

• False

The most abundant and the strongest type of cartilage is the hyaline cartilage.

• True

• False

Both the skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles have striations called intercalated discs.

• True

• False

Mucous membranes lines cavities that open to the outside of the body.

• True

• False