Epithelium & Connective Tissue Review

Which tissue type is responsible for sending impulses to & from the brain?

• Connective Tissue

• Epithelial Tissue

• Muscle Tissue

• Nervous Tissue

Tissue type that consists of a free surface and a basal surface

• Connective Tissue

• Epithelial Tissue

• Muscle Tissue

• Nervous Tissue

Type of tissue that produces movement and/or helps move fluids through the body

• Connective Tissue

• Epithelial Tissue

• Muscle Tissue

• Nervous Tissue

All of the following are functions of connective tissue EXCEPT

• Can serve as a long-term energy source

• Binds & connects other body tissues together

• Can protect & insulate other organs

• Can produce secretions such as mucus, saliva, or sweat

Which of the following tissue is AVASCULAR?

• Areolar Tissue

• Adipose Tissue

• Osseous Tissue

• Transitional Tissue

Which of the following tissues is AVASCULAR?

• Cartilage

• Elastic Tissue

• Dense Irregular Tissue

• Reticular Tissue

Of the following cells, which one does NOT play a role in helping connective tissue fight infection or in the inflammatory response?

• Fibroblasts

• Macrophages

• Mast Cells

• Plasma Cells

Of the following fibers, which one is the STRONGEST?

• Collagen

• Elastic

• Reticular

Of the following, which tissue has the ability to STRETCH (distend)?

• Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

• Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

• Stratified Squamous Epithelium

• Transitional Epithelium

Since Epithelium is avascular (without a direct blood supply), how does it get necessary nutrients & water?

• Absorption

• Filtration

• Diffusion & Osmosis

• Secretion