Intro to histology

Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

• A. It has a high degree of extracellular matrix.

• B. It forms protective boundaries and is involved in diffusion.

• C. It is highly vascularized.

• D. It stores energy as fat.

What is the main function of collagen fibers in connective tissue?

• A. Provide tensile strength and resist stretching.

• B. Provide elasticity.

• C. Form networks of support.

• D. Facilitate the movement of ions.

Which of the following tissues would you expect to find in the skin's outer layer?

• A. Dense irregular connective tissue

• B. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

• C. Smooth muscle

• D. Hyaline cartilage

Which of the following types of muscle tissue is voluntary?

• A. Cardiac muscle

• B. Smooth muscle

• C. Skeletal muscle

• D. None of the above

Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for producing the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

• A. Fibroblasts

• B. Plasma cells

• C. Macrophages
  

• D. Neutrophils

Which type of connective tissue is specialized for shock absorption?

• A. Bone

• B. Blood

• C. Adipose tissue

• D. Hyaline cartilage

What type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

• A. Elastic cartilage

• B. Hyaline cartilage

• C. Fibrocartilage

• D. None of the above

Which of the following muscle types is involuntary?

• A. Skeletal muscle

• B. Smooth muscle

• C. Cardiac muscle

• D. Both B and C

What is the primary function of glial cells?

• A. Transmit electrical signals.

• B. Provide structural and metabolic support to neurons.

• C. Contract to enable movement.

• D. Carry oxygen in the blood.

Which type of connective tissue is most abundant in the body and serves to support and bind other tissues?

• A. Bone

• B. Dense regular connective tissue

• C. Loose connective tissue

• D. Cartilage