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Histology Test Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This epithelial tissue consists of a single layer of flattened cells:
a)
simple cuboidal 
b)
stratified columnar
c)
stratified cuboidal
d)
simple squamous
2.
The outer framework of the ear is formed by:
a)
adipose (fat) tissue
b)
elastic cartilage
c)
hyaline cartilage
d)
fibrocartilage
3.
This type of tissue transmits impulses throughout the body:
a)
cardiac muscle
b)
skeletal tissue
c)
nervous tissue
d)
smooth muscle
4.
Glands, such as sweat glands, that secrete to the outside of the body are known as:
a)
exocrine
b)
endocrine
c)
neocrine
d)
None of the above responses are correct
5.
Glands, such as those that secrete insulin, are classified as:
a)
endocrine
b)
epicrine
c)
exocrine
d)
egicrine
6.
Epithelial tissue:
a)
conducts nerve impulses
b)
stores fat
c)
covers and lines body parts
d)
moves the body
7.
This is classified as liquid connective tissue:
a)
saliva
b)
blood
c)
semen
d)
sweat
8.
The study of tissues is known as:
a)
histology
b)
proctology
c)
dermatology
d)
oncology
9.
Epithelial tissue is classified according to its:
a)
shape and size
b)
size and color
c)
depth and color
d)
shape and number of layers
10.

Each of the following is a primary tissue type except one. Identify the exception.

a)

muscle tissue

b)

nervous tissue

c)

bone tissue

d)

epithelial tissue

11.

A type of intercellular connection in which the outermost portions of the two cell membranes have a tight seal together is termed a(n):

a)

tight junction

b)

gap junction

c)

desmosomes

d)

intermediate junction

12.

Dead skin cells are shed in thick sheets because the strong links are held together by anchoring junctions called__________.

a)

gap junction

b)

tight junction

c)

desmosomes

d)

intermediate junction

13.

The basic shapes of epithelial cells include all but which of the following?

a)

columnar

b)

cuboidal

c)

squamous

d)

stratified

14.

Transitional Epithelium can be found

a)

lining the kidney tubules

b)

lining the stomach

c)

at the surface of the skin

d)

lining the urinary bladder

15.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium can be found

a)

at the surface of the skin

b)

lining the ovaries

c)

lining the trachea

d)

lining the blood vessels

16.

Cells that store fat are called

a)

fibroblasts

b)

mast cells

c)

adipose cells

d)

macrophages

17.

The muscle tissue which shows no striation

a)

skeletal

b)

smooth

c)

cardiac

d)

all muscle tissue is striation

18.

What type of tissue is this?

a)

adipose

b)

reticular

c)

areolar

d)

hyaline

19.

What tissue class is this?

a)

epithelium

b)

osseous

c)

cartilage

d)

muscle

20.

What is a function of this type of tissue?

a)

flexible support

b)

protection

c)

contraction

d)

lining

21.

What type of tissue is this?

a)

simple columnar

b)

simple cuboidal

c)

stratified columnar

d)

stratified cuboidal

22.

What type of tissue is this?

a)

transitional

b)

pseudostratifled

c)

simple columnar

d)

stratified columnar

23.

What type of muscle tissue is this?

a)

cardiac

b)

smooth

c)

skeletal

24.

What type of muscle tissue is this?

a)

cardiac

b)

smooth

c)

skeletal

25.

What type of muscle tissue is this?

a)

cardiac

b)

smooth

c)

skeletal

26.

Epithelial tissue with one layer is called _____________.

a)

stratified

b)

simple

27.

What type of tissue is this?

a)

muscular

b)

nervous

c)

connective

d)

epithelial

28.

Tissue with many layers that change shape would be .....

a)

transitional

b)

pseudostratified

c)

squamous

d)

columnar

29.

Which tissue has a lot of ground substance and all 3 types of peoteins?

a)

dense regular

b)

dense irregular

c)

areolar

d)

reticular

30.

Ligaments and tendons are ....

a)

dense regular

b)

dense irregular

c)

adipose

d)

osseous

31.

The intervertebral discs have which type of cartilage?

a)

hyaline

b)

fibro

c)

elastic

32.

The outer ear and epiglottis have which type of cartilage?

a)

hyaline

b)

fibro

c)

elastic

33.

Plasma is the matrix around ___________ tissue

a)

blood

b)

areolar

c)

adipose

d)

skeletal

34.

What are the four types of tissues in the human body? (Select all that apply)

a)

Epithelial

b)

Connective

c)

Muscle

d)

Nervous

35.

Identify the type of epithelial tissue from the picture above.

a)

Simple squamous

b)

Simple cuboidal

c)

Stratified columnar

d)

Stratified cuboidal

36.

Identify the epithelial tissue from the picture above

a)

Psuedostratified Columnar

b)

Transitional

c)

Stratified columnar

d)

Stratified squamous

37.

What does pseudostratified mean?

a)

Many layers of cells

b)

Single layer that looks like many layers of cells

c)

Single layer of cells

d)

No layer of cells

38.
Name the tissue
a)
Cuboidal
b)
Pseudostratified
c)
simple squamous
d)
stratified
39.
Name the category
a)
areolar tissue
b)
connective tissue
c)
epithelial tissue
d)
loose tissue
40.

What aids in the movement of particles and can be found on pseudostratified tissue?

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

cilia

d)

flagella

41.

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

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscle

c)

Connective

d)

Epithelial

42.

In which tissue type do we find "intercalated discs?"

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Nervous tissue

d)

Connective tissue

43.

What are the two main cells that make up nervous tissue?

a)

neurons

b)

myelin

c)

axon

d)

neuroglia

44.
What type of connective tissue is found at the ends of bones to reduce friction?
a)
Cartilage
b)
Dense Connective Tissue
c)
Adipose Tissue
d)
Loose Connective Tissue
45.
Which tissue is this?
a)
Simple Squamous
b)
Stratified Squamous
c)
Simple cuboidal
d)
Pseudostratified columnar
46.

Hyaline, elastic, & fibro- are all types of this...

a)

cartilage

b)

loose connective tissue

c)

dense regular connective tissue

d)

dense irregular connective tissue

47.
Name the Tissue Type:
a)
Bone
b)
Reticular
c)
Areolar
d)
Smooth muscle
48.
Name the Tissue Type:
a)
Simple cuboidal
b)
Simple squamous
c)
Simple columnar
d)
Pseudostratified columnar
49.
Which of the following is NOT a classifying trait for epithelial tissue?
a)
Cell shape
b)
Cell layers
c)
Organ Location
50.
Epithelial tissue with tall, long cells.
a)
Columnar
b)
Cuboidal
c)
Squamous
d)
Transitional
51.
Epithelial tissue designed to stretch.
a)
Columnar
b)
Cuboidal
c)
Squamous
d)
Transitional
52.

Which of these epithelial tissues is responsible for absorbing and excreting in the kidneys?

a)

Pseudostriated columnar

b)

Simple Squamous

c)

Stratified Squamous Non Keratinized

d)

Simple Cuboidal

53.
Which is responsible for absorbing nutrients in the digestive tract?
a)
Simple Columnar
b)
Pseudostriated Columnar
c)
Simple Squamous
d)
Simple Cuboidal
54.
Which of these epithelial tissue are responsible for moving mucous out of the throat?
a)
Pseudostriated columnar
b)
Simple Squamous
c)
Stratified Squamous Non Keratinized
d)
Hyaline Cartilage
55.
What is blood's primary function
a)
Strucure of the body
b)
Carrying of oxygen and CO2
c)
Fight infection and healing of wounds
56.
Which type of cartilage reduces friction between joints?
a)
Hyaline
b)
Elastic
c)
Fibrocartilage
d)
Shopping cart-ilage
57.
Which type of cartilage reduces impace force between joints?
a)
Hyaline
b)
Elastic
c)
Fibrocartilage
d)
Shopping cart-ilage
58.
Which type of cartilage reduces impace force between joints?
a)
Hyaline
b)
Elastic
c)
Fibrocartilage
d)
Shopping cart-ilage
59.
Which type of CT is reduces stress in one direction, as in ligaments and tendons?
a)
Dense Regular
b)
Dense Irregular
c)
Areolar
d)
Adipose
e)
Reticular
60.

Which type of CT serves as the glue to hold multiple tissues together?

a)

Dense Regular

b)

Dense Irregular

c)

Areolar

d)

Adipose

e)

Reticular