Exploring Human Tissues Quiz

Which of the following is not a type of human tissue?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Nervous

• Skeletal

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

• Support and protection

• Contraction and movement

• Covering and lining surfaces

• Transmission of nerve impulses

Which characteristic is true for connective tissue?

• It is avascular

• It has a high cell density

• It contains a large amount of extracellular matrix

• It is primarily involved in contraction

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?

• Cardiac

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Nervous

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for absorption?

• Stratified squamous

• Simple columnar

• Transitional

• Pseudostratified columnar

What is a unique feature of cardiac muscle tissue?

• It is voluntary

• It is multinucleated

• It has intercalated discs

• It is found in the digestive tract

Which of the following is a function of connective tissue?

• Secretion of hormones

• Transmission of electrical signals

• Support and binding of other tissues

• Absorption of nutrients

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

• Epithelial

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion?

• Simple squamous

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified columnar

• Transitional

What is a defining characteristic of nervous tissue?

• It is composed of tightly packed cells

• It has the ability to conduct electrical impulses

• It is primarily involved in absorption

• It contains a large amount of extracellular matrix