1.01 HS1 Quiz Terminology and Tissues

If a medical term contains the prefix "cyt-," what does it refer to?

• Above 

• Cell

• Within; between layers of; during 

• Around

What does the suffix "-ous" mean in medical terminology?

• Pertaining to 

• Specialist

• Life 

• Infection

What term specifically refers to the microscopic study of living tissues?

• Histology

• Calcify

• Disease

• Cutaneous

What is the primary focus of Connective Tissue?

• Absorption

• Contraction

• Connection and support

• Sensation

Which type of tissue covers surfaces like skin and lines cavities, performing functions such as protection, secretion, absorption, and sensation?

• Connective Tissue 

• Muscle Tissue 

• Nervous Tissue 

• Epithelial Tissue 

In Connective Tissue, what is the function of adipose?

• Stores fat 

• Resist compressive forces 

• Attach muscle to bone 

• Stabilize joints 

What does Muscle Tissue primarily consist of?

• Cells that regulate involuntary motion 

• Cells that line cavities 

• Cells that produce movement through contraction 

• Cells that cover surfaces 

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Where is Nervous Tissue primarily found?

• Skin 

• Muscle

• Brain and spinal cord 

• Membranes 

Tissues are composed of cells that are grouped by

• function

• shape

• size 

• all of the above 

Which is NOT a type of tissue?

• Connective

• Epithelial

• Lymphatic

• Nervous