Quiz on Tissue Level of Organization

What is a tissue?

• A group of cells with a common origin

• A type of muscle

• A single cell type

• A type of organ

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue?

• Cellular

• Epithelial

• Muscle

• Connective

What type of tissue covers body surfaces?

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which germ layer does nervous tissue develop from?

• Endoderm

• All three germ layers

• Ectoderm

• Mesoderm

What is the function of tight junctions?

• Connect cells to the basement membrane

• Prevent leakage between cells

• Facilitate communication between cells

• Support muscle contraction

Which type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers due to varying cell heights?

• Stratified cuboidal

• Simple squamous

• Pseudostratified columnar

• Simple columnar

What type of connective tissue is most abundant in the body?

• Adipose tissue

• Areolar connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Bone tissue

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• All muscle types

What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

• Produce histamine

• Store fat

• Secrete fibers and ground substance

• Engulf bacteria

Which type of cartilage is the strongest?

• Elastic cartilage

• All types are equally strong

• Hyaline cartilage

• Fibrocartilage