Anatomy Semester Exam

A tissue is defined as:

• A collection of organs working together

• A group of similar cells working together to perform common functions

• A group of organ systems working together

• A single type of cell

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Which of the following is not one of the four main tissue types?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Skeletal

• Nervous

Which type of tissue covers all body surfaces inside and out?

• Connective

• Epithelial

• Nervous

• Muscular

The main glandular tissue of the body is:

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

The thin layer that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue is the:

• Epidermis

• Basement membrane

• Dermis

• Matrix

Which statement about epithelial tissue is true?

• It has a good blood supply

• It heals slowly

• Its cells are loosely packed

• It reproduces rapidly

Epithelial tissue is:

• A) Avascular

• B) Vascular

• C) Made of bone cells

• D) Found only in glands

Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue?

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Movement

• Protection

Epithelial tissue is classified based on:

• Shape and layers of cells

• Function only

• Color and texture

• Blood supply

“Simple” epithelial tissue means:

• A) Single layer of cells

• B) Many layers of cells

• C) Thick layer of tissue

• D) No basement membrane