Tissues Quiz

A ​ (a)   is described as a group of cells. While ​histology is the field of study that is involved in the microscopic examination of tissues. There are 4 broad types of tissues. ​ (b)   tissue is known as the most abundant type of tissue, ​ (c)   tissue lines many parts of the body, ​ (d)   tissue is known as the movement specialists, and ​ (e)   tissue is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities

• tissue
• Connective
• Epithelial
• Muscle
• nervous

Match the following

• columnar

• cubelike

• squamous

• taller or longer than they are wide

• cuboidal

• flat & scalelike

Match the following

• simple squamous epithelium

• type of cell found in the air sacs of the lungs

• simple columnar epithelium

• type of cells found in ciliated tissues of the trachea & respiratory system

• stratified squamous epithelium

• cells that specialize in absorption

• pseudostratified epithelium

• type of cells found in the lining of the esophagus, mouth, & vagina

• stratified transitional epithelium

• type of cells that specialize in stretching & undergoing stress

Match the following

• hemopoietic connective tissue

• type of tissue found subcutaneously, viscerally, and in bone marrow

• fibrous connective tissue

• cells that are formed in a matrix that is hard & calcified

• cartilage connective tissue

• known to be bundles of strong white collagen fibers

• bone connective tissue

• matrix is the consistency of firm plastic

• adipose connective tissue

• tissue found in red marrow of bones & various organs

Body (a)   are thin sheets of tissue that cover the body, line the body cavities, and cover organs within the cavities in hollow organs. They can be categorized into ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   tissue membranes.

• membranes
• epithelial
• connective