Biology Gender & Tissue

Which of the following is NOT a difference between male and female skeletal structure? A) Pelvis shape B) Rib cage size C) Skull structure D) Femur length

• A) Pelvis size

• C) Skull size

• B) Rib cage size

• D) Femur shape

Connective tissue is characterized by: A) High cellularity and low extracellular matrix B) Low cellularity and high extracellular matrix C) High cellularity and high extracellular matrix D) Low cellularity and low extracellular matrix

• C

• B

• D

• A

Epithelial tissue can be classified based on: A) Cell shape and arrangement B) Blood supply C) Nerve supply D) Extracellular matrix composition

• D) Cell metabolism

• B) Cell size

• A) Cell shape and arrangement

• C) Tissue color

What is a characteristic of smooth muscle tissue? A) Striated appearance B) Involuntary control C) Multinucleated cells D) Intercalated discs

• A) Cardiac appearance

• C) Uninucleated cells

• D) Myofibrils

• B

Nervous tissue is composed of: A) Neurons and glial cells B) Fibroblasts and chondrocytes C) Adipocytes and osteoblasts D) Myocytes and myofibrils

• Chondrocytes and glial cells

• Fibroblasts and neurons

• Adipocytes and myocytes

• A) Neurons and glial cells

Which of the following is a difference in male and female skeletal structure? A) Clavicle length B) Spinal curvature C) Skull size D) Rib number

• Tibia curvature

• Spinal curvature

• Femur length

• Pelvic width

Which connective tissue type provides structural support and flexibility? A) Adipose tissue B) Cartilage C) Blood D) Bone

• A) Muscle tissue

• D) Ligament

• C) Nervous tissue

• B

Simple squamous epithelium is found in: A) Skin B) Lining of blood vessels C) Stomach lining D) Muscle tissue

• A

• C

• D

• B

What is a characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue? A) Voluntary control B) Striated appearance C) Uninucleated cells D) Long, cylindrical fibers

• C) Multinucleated cells

• B) Striated appearance

• A) Involuntary control

• D) Short, irregular fibers

The main function of nervous tissue is: A) Support and protection B) Storage of energy C) Communication and control D) Blood cell formation

• C) Communication and control

• B) Synthesis of proteins

• A) Structural support

• D) Gas exchange