Quiz on Cells & Tissues

What is the function of stratified cuboidal/columnar epithelial tissue?

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Protection

• Filtration

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the mouth?

• Simple squamous

• Stratified squamous

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified cuboidal

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the esophagus?

• Simple squamous

• Stratified squamous

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified cuboidal

Transitional epithelium is designed to form a stretchy membrane. Which of the following is a function of this membrane?

• To protect against UV radiation

• To allow organs to expand and store substances

• To facilitate nutrient absorption

• To produce digestive enzymes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transitional epithelium?

• Cells slide past one another

• Cells change their shape

• Cells are rigid and immovable

• Cells undergo transitions

Which of the following is NOT a major class of connective tissue?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Muscle

• Blood

Which of the following is a characteristic of connective tissue?

• It is the least abundant tissue in the body

• It does not connect body parts

• It is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body

• It is only found in the brain

Which connective tissue type is involved in the formation of the skeletal system?

• Loose connective tissue

• Dense connective tissue

• Bone

• Blood

How do bone tissue cells appear when viewed under a microscope?

• Like a honeycomb

• Like a tree ring

• Like a spiral

• Like a grid

What is the primary function of the marrow within bones?

• Storing minerals

• Producing blood cells

• Protecting organs

• Conducting electrical impulses