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Histology Test Review

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue in the human body?

a)

nervous

b)

cartilage

c)

epithelial

d)

muscular

2.

During a biology class, Isla observed a slide under the microscope and noticed cells with goblet cells secreting mucus. What type of tissue was she observing?

a)

squamous

b)

cuboidal

c)

columnar

d)

keratinized

3.

Which type of gland releases a portion of its cytoplasm along with its secretions?

a)

merocrine

b)

apocrine

c)

holocrine

d)

endocrine

4.

The presence of ducts in the salivary gland indicates that these glands are

a)

exocrine glands.

b)

stratified squamous epithelium.

c)

endocrine glands.

d)

transitional epithelium.

5.

Which of the following are types of fibers found in connective tissues?

a)

reticular & elastic

b)

muscle & nerve

c)

elastic & collagen

d)

epithelial & connective

6.

During a biology class, Ava learned about different types of cells. Which type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

a)

chondrocytes

b)

erythrocytes

c)

osteoblasts

d)

fibrocytes

7.

While working on a biology project, Charlotte observes cells within lacuna under a microscope. Which type of connective tissue is she examining?

a)

adipose

b)

dense regular

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

8.

During a biology class, Maya is observing a slide under the microscope and notices large droplets of oil filling most of the cell’s space. Which type of connective tissue is she looking at?

a)

adipose

b)

dense regular

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

9.

Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons, giving them rope-like strength in one direction?

a)

adipose

b)

dense regular

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

10.

In connective tissue, the matrix surrounding the cells, which is often fluid or semi-fluid, is referred to as the

a)

reticular fibers

b)

collagen fibers

c)

ground substance

d)

muscle tissue

11.

Match the following structure to the correct description.

a)

Muscle tissue

1.

the type of tissue that causes movement of the body

b)

Elastic cartilage

2.

found in your ear lobe and tip of your nose

c)

Blood

3.

connective tissue that contains macrophages and mast cells

d)

Simple

4.

the category of epithelial tissues with only one layer of cells

e)

Stratified

5.

the category of epithelial tissues with more than one layer of cells

12.

What is the likely meaning of the word 'dermatologist' based on the prefixes and suffixes you’ve learned?

a)

A person who studies skin

b)

A person who studies rocks

c)

A person who studies weather

d)

A person who studies fish

13.

Lily is studying biology and comes across the term 'histocompatibility'. Based on her understanding of prefixes and suffixes, what does this term most likely refer to?

a)

The ability of tissues to be accepted by the body

b)

The study of ancient civilizations

c)

The compatibility between different organisms

d)

The process of tissue healing

14.

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes smooth muscle tissue from skeletal muscle tissue?

a)

Smooth muscle tissue is involuntary, whereas skeletal muscle tissue is voluntary.

b)

Both smooth and skeletal muscle tissues are striated.

c)

Skeletal muscle tissue is found in the walls of internal organs, while smooth muscle tissue is not.

d)

Both smooth and skeletal muscle tissues are voluntary.

15.

Identify two main categories of body membranes.

a)

Epithelial and Connective Tissue Membranes

b)

Muscular and Nervous Membranes

c)

Skeletal and Cardiac Membranes

d)

Endocrine and Exocrine Membranes

16.

Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of multiple layers and has a columnar shape?

a)

Simple cuboidal epithelial tissue

b)

Stratified columnar epithelial tissue

c)

Simple squamous epithelial tissue

d)

Transitional epithelial tissue

17.

What is a common feature of all connective tissues?

a)

They consist solely of cells.

b)

They contain a matrix of fibers and ground substance.

c)

They lack any blood supply.

d)

They are composed entirely of extracellular matrix.

18.

What is the primary difference between exocrine and endocrine glands in terms of their secretion method?

a)

Exocrine glands use ducts to transport their secretions; endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

b)

Exocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream; endocrine glands use ducts for their secretions.

c)

Both exocrine and endocrine glands use ducts for their secretions.

d)

Both exocrine and endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

19.

A single layer of epithelial tissue is classified as

a)

stratified

b)

singular

c)

simple

d)

squamous

20.

What is a tissue?

a)

A group of cells with similar shape and size

b)

A group of tissues with similar structure and function

c)

A group of organs with similar shape and size

d)

A group of cells with similar structure and function

21.
a)

simple columnar

b)

stratified columnar

c)

psedostratified columnar

d)

simple longitudinal

22.

a)

simple columnar

b)

stratified cuboidal

c)

simple squamous

d)

stratified columnar

23.

a)

Simple columnar

b)

simple cuboidal

c)

stratified columnar

d)

stratified squamous

24.
a)

simple squamous

b)

simple cuboidal

c)

stratified cuboidal

d)

stratified squamous

25.

Which type of tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

a)

dense fibrous

b)

areolar

c)

reticular

d)

blood

26.

Which type of cartilage is found in your ear and epiglottis?

a)

elastic cartilage

b)

hyaline cartilage

c)

fibrocartilage

27.

Which type of cartilage is found in your trachea, nose, larynx and cartilage of ribs?

a)

elastic cartilage

b)

hyaline cartilage

c)

fibrocartilage

28.
Which of the following is NOT an arrangement type of epithelial tissue?
a)
Striated
b)
Stratified
c)
Pseudo-stratified 
d)
Simple 
29.

This type of tissue is located in the brain and spinal column

a)

smooth muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

cardiac muscle

d)

nervous

30.

Identify the tissue shown.

a)

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

Simple cuboidal

c)

Simple squamous

d)

Stratified columnar

31.

Identify the tissue shown.

a)

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

Simple columnar

c)

Transitional

d)

Stratified columnar

32.

Which one is a main type of tissue? (Select all that apply)

a)

Connective

b)

Epithelial

c)

Muscular

d)

Nervous

e)

Smooth

33.
Where is epithelial tissue found?
a)
glands
b)
covering body surfaces
c)
lines organs
d)
all of the above
34.
What type of connective tissue has a fluid-like matrix?
a)
bone
b)
cartilage
c)
blood
d)
ligaments
35.
What type of connective tissue has a hard matrix of calcium and salts?
a)
Bone
b)
Adipose
c)
Blood
d)
Dense Connective
36.
Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary? 
a)
Skeletal
b)
Cardiac
c)
Medial 
d)
Smooth 
37.
Which type of muscle tissue would line the intestines?
a)
Smooth
b)
Cardiac
c)
Skeletal
d)
Transitional
38.

How do we classify epithelial tissue?

a)

Shape

b)

Shape and number of layers

c)

Counting the number of individual cells

d)

Squamous

39.

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

40.
Commonly known as fat. Forms the subcutaneous layer beneath skin.
a)
Blood
b)
Bone
c)
Cartilage
d)
Adipose
41.
Which connective tissue contains a gel-like matrix and is found in the nose, ear, and at the end of bones.
a)
Bone
b)
Cartilage
c)
Blood
d)
Adipose
42.

What is the function of the nerve cells?

a)

They are responsable of your defense mechanism.

b)

They transmit signals or messages to other neurons, organs or glands.

c)

They transmit substances to your endocrine system to produce hormones.

43.
Identify:
a)
Pseudostratified
b)
Smooth Muscle
c)
Transitional
d)
Stratified Squamous
44.
Identify:
a)
Smooth Muscle
b)
Columnar
c)
Transitional
d)
Pseudostratified
45.
Which tissue is this?
a)
Simple Squamous
b)
Stratified Squamous
c)
Simple cuboidal
d)
Pseudostratified columnar
46.

Match the following

a)

Areolar

1.

Elastic Glue

b)

Adipose

2.

Fat

c)

Reticular

3.

Mesh Framework

d)

Dense, Regular

4.

Withstand Pulling Force

e)

Dense, Irregular

5.

Impact Resistant

47.

Identify the type of epithelial tissue from the picture above.

a)

Simple squamous

b)

Simple cuboidal

c)

Stratified columnar

d)

Stratified cuboidal

48.

What type of tissue is in this image?

a)

Stratified Columnar epithelium

b)

Simple cuboidal epithelium

c)

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

d)

Simple columnar epithelium

49.

What type of tissue is in this image?

a)

transitional epithelium

b)

Stratified Cuboidal epithelium

c)

stratified columnar epithelium

d)

Eric Aguirre

50.

What type of tissue is in this image?

a)

Pseudostratified Columnar epithelium

b)

Stratified cuboidal epithelium

c)

Stratified Squamous epithelium

d)

Jr araiza

51.

Match the description to the structure

a)

Single layer of flat cells

1.

Simple squamous

b)

Single layer of tall cells

2.

Simple columnar

c)

Many layers with flat cells on top

3.

Stratified squamous

d)

Many layers of different shaped cells with umbrella cells on top

4.

Transitional

e)

2 or more layers of cube shaped cells

5.

Stratified cuboidal

52.

Match the following description of the structure to the type of tissue

a)

Branching tissue with striations and intercalated discs

1.

Cardiac

b)

No striations and only one nucleus per cell

2.

Smooth

c)

Solid matrix

3.

Bone

d)

Branching structure with a cell body and nucleus

4.

Nerve

e)

Rigid but flexible

5.

Hyaline

53.

What is the function of stratified columnar?

a)

Secretion and absorption

b)

Secretion and absorption in kidney tublules

c)

Absorption and secretion in respiratory passages where cilia are needed

54.

What is the function of transitional tissue?

a)

Secretion and absorption

b)

Secretion and absorption in kidney tubules

c)

Allow organs to stretch and expand

55.

What is the function of pseudostratified tissue?

a)

Secretion and absorption

b)

Secretion and absorption in the kidney tubules

c)
To line the respiratory tract and move mucus and trapped particles out of the airways.
56.

What is the function of simple squamous cells?

a)
The function of simple squamous cells is to provide structural support.
b)

The function of simple squamous cells is to protect from abrasion.

c)
The function of simple squamous cells is to facilitate diffusion of gases and fluids.
d)
The function of simple squamous cells is to store nutrients.