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Tissues

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of cells known as?

a)

Histology

b)

Cytology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Physiology

2.

What is the study of tissues known as?

a)

Cytology

b)

Histology

c)

Pathology

d)

Anatomy

3.

A tissue is a collection of cells having similar origin, structure, and _______.

a)

function

b)

size

c)

color

d)

weight

4.

Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissues?

a)

Protection

b)

Absorption

c)

Excretion

d)

Conduction

5.

Epithelial tissues are classified into two types, ______ and ______, based on arrangement of cells in number of layers.

a)

simple, stratified

b)

cuboidal, columnar

c)

squamous, columnar

d)

glandular, transitional

6.

Which type of epithelium has a single layer of cells?

a)

Simple

b)

Pseudostratified

c)

Stratified

d)

None of the above

7.

Which type of simple epithelium is usually found on absorptive surfaces?

a)

Squamous epithelium

b)

Cuboidal epithelium

c)

Columnar epithelium

d)

Ciliated epithelium

8.

Refer to the diagram showing cell shapes and basement membrane. Which type of epithelium consists of a single layer of flat cells and is also called pavement epithelium?

a)

Squamous epithelium

b)

Cuboidal epithelium

c)

Columnar epithelium

d)

Ciliated epithelium

9.

Which function is associated with squamous epithelium?

a)

Protection

b)

Diffusion and filtration

c)

Secretion

d)

Absorption

10.

Fill in the blank: Squamous epithelium is found in the lungs, bowman’s capsule, heart, blood vessels, and lymph vessels as an __________.

a)

endothelium

b)

mesothelium

c)

epidermis

d)

pericardium

11.

Which type of epithelium consists of cells with large, spherical central nuclei fitting closely together on a basement membrane?

a)

Squamous epithelium

b)

Cuboidal epithelium

c)

Columnar epithelium

d)

Ciliated epithelium

12.

Cuboidal epithelium is actively involved in which of the following functions?

a)

Diffusion and filtration

b)

Secretion, absorption, and excretion

c)

Protection

d)

Ciliary action

13.

Columnar epithelium is mainly found in which part of the body?

a)

Lungs

b)

Digestive tract (stomach to anal canal)

c)

Kidney tubule

d)

Heart

14.

Fill in the blank: The main functions of columnar epithelium are __________, absorption, and secretion.

a)

protection

b)

movement

c)

insulation

d)

contraction

15.

Ciliated epithelium cells have about 15-25 hair-like structures on each cell. These structures are known as __________.

a)

cilia

b)

flagella

c)

microvilli

d)

pili

16.

Which function is performed by ciliated epithelium?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Filtration

c)

Secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action

d)

Absorption

17.

Stratified epithelium is mainly divided into two types. What are they?

a)

A) Squamous and Cuboidal

b)

B) Stratified squamous epithelium and Transitional epithelium

c)

C) Columnar and Ciliated

d)

D) Pavement and Glandular

18.

What is the description of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

a)

Cells are arranged in multilayers and are not filled with keratin.

b)

Cells are arranged in a single layer and are filled with keratin.

c)

Cells are arranged in multilayers and are filled with keratin.

d)

Cells are arranged in a single layer and are not filled with keratin.

19.

What is the function of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

a)

This is found on wet surfaces subjected to wear and tear, provide protection from drying.

b)

It secretes hormones for metabolic regulation.

c)

It absorbs nutrients from digested food.

d)

It produces mucus to trap pathogens.

20.

Where is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium located?

a)

Esophagus, mouth, vagina, conjunctiva of eyes, pharynx.

b)

Skin, nails, hair, cornea.

c)

Trachea, bronchi, alveoli, larynx.

d)

Stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum.

21.

What is the description of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

a)

Cells are arranged in multilayers and cells in superficial layers filled with keratin. These cells are generally dead cells.

b)

Cells are arranged in a single layer and are all living cells.

c)

Cells are arranged in multilayers but do not contain keratin in any layer.

d)

Cells are arranged in a single layer and contain keratin in all cells.

22.

What is the function of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

a)

These form a tough, relatively waterproof protective layer that prevents drying of the live cells underneath. The surface layer of skin is rubbed off and is replaced from below layers.

b)

It produces hormones that regulate metabolism.

c)

It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

d)

It helps in the transmission of nerve impulses across the skin.

23.

Where is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium located?

a)

Skin, hair and nails.

b)

Liver and pancreas.

c)

Lungs and trachea.

d)

Intestines and stomach.

24.

What is the description of transitional epithelium?

a)

It consists of 3-4 layers of cells. It is known as transitional because the height of cells varies with situation. The upper layers of cells are large and flat. Lower layer of cells are polyhedral cells.

b)

It consists of a single layer of squamous cells. It is known for rapid diffusion and filtration.

c)

It consists of columnar cells with microvilli on the surface. It is specialized for absorption.

d)

It consists of cuboidal cells arranged in rings. It is mainly found in glandular tissue.

25.

Where is transitional epithelium located?

a)

Pelvis of kidney, uterus, urinary bladder and urethra.

b)

Lining of alveoli, blood vessels, and heart.

c)

Inner surface of small intestine and stomach.

d)

Outer layer of skin and lining of mouth.

26.

What type of tissue is shown and what is its main function?

a)

Stratified squamous epithelium; its main function is protection from wear and tear and drying.

b)

Simple cuboidal epithelium; its main function is absorption and secretion.

c)

Adipose tissue; its main function is energy storage and insulation.

d)

Cardiac muscle tissue; its main function is contraction to pump blood.

27.

What does the diagram illustrate about transitional epithelium?

a)

The diagram illustrates that transitional epithelium changes shape depending on whether it is relaxed or stretched.

b)

The diagram illustrates that transitional epithelium is always a single layer of flat cells.

c)

The diagram illustrates that transitional epithelium is found only in the lungs.

d)

The diagram illustrates that transitional epithelium does not change its shape under any condition.

28.

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the alveoli of the lungs to permit diffusion of gases?

a)

Simple squamous

b)

Stratified squamous

c)

Transitional

d)

Cuboidal

29.

Fill in the blank: The lining of the stomach, which secretes gastric juice, is made up of ________ epithelial cells.

a)

Columnar

b)

Squamous

c)

Cuboidal

d)

Transitional

30.

Which type of epithelial tissue sweeps mucus and dust to the pharynx in the trachea?

a)

Simple squamous

b)

Stratified squamous

c)

Ciliated

d)

Cuboidal

31.

What are the four main functions of connective tissue?

a)

A. Binding and support, Protection, Transport, Insulation

b)

B. Digestion, Absorption, Secretion, Excretion

c)

C. Movement, Sensation, Growth, Reproduction

d)

D. Filtration, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion

32.

Fill in the blank: The origin of all connective tissues is ________, an embryonic tissue.

a)

mesenchyme

b)

ectoderm

c)

endoderm

d)

epithelium

33.

Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

a)

A. Binding and support

b)

B. Protection

c)

C. Transport

d)

D. Photosynthesis

34.

Fill in the blank: Ground substance and fibers make up the ________ matrix in connective tissue.

a)

extracellular

b)

intracellular

c)

cytoplasmic

d)

nuclear

35.

Which protein controls the fiber organization in the extracellular matrix?

a)

Collagen

b)

Fibrillin

c)

Elastin

d)

Keratin

36.

Which of the following is common in many types of connective tissue?

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Fibrocytes

d)

Adipocytes

37.

Which cell type is found in cartilage?

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Adipocytes

d)

Blood cells

38.

Fill in the blank: ________ are fat storing and metabolizing cells found in connective tissue.

a)

Adipocytes

b)

Fibroblasts

c)

Chondrocytes

d)

Osteocytes

39.

Which type of collagen fiber provides tensile strength in dense connective tissues of the skin dermis, tendons, and ligaments?

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III

40.

Fill in the blank: Type II collagen fibers are predominant in ________ and elastic cartilage.

a)

hyaline

b)

fibrocartilage

c)

compact bone

d)

spongy bone

41.

Which protein is secreted by fibroblasts and chondroblasts to give elasticity to supporting tissues?

a)

Collagen

b)

Elastin

c)

Fibrillin

d)

Histamine

42.

Fat cells (adipocytes) act as storage sites of ________.

a)

energy

b)

oxygen

c)

protein

d)

calcium

43.

Which cells produce histamine and heparin to mediate the inflammatory response?

a)

Plasma cells

b)

Mast cells

c)

Fat cells

d)

Fibrocytes

44.

Plasma cells secrete ________ and migrate to connective tissues from the circulation.

a)

antibodies

b)

hormones

c)

enzymes

d)

neurotransmitters

45.

Refer to the diagram of connective tissue classification. Which cell type gives rise to connective tissue proper?

a)

Chondroblast

b)

Fibroblast

c)

Osteoblast

d)

Pleuriopotent stem cell

46.

Areolar connective tissue is found in almost every part of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

List two functions of areolar connective tissue.

a)

Elasticity, Tensile strength

b)

Support, Protection

c)

Transport, Storage

d)

Contraction, Movement

48.

Areolar connective tissue connects and supports other tissues. Name two locations where it is found.

a)

Under the skin, Between muscles

b)

Inside bones, In the brain

c)

In the heart, In the liver

d)

On the surface of teeth, In the cornea

49.

Adipose tissue is characterized by abundant ______ which store and metabolize fat.

a)

adipocytes

b)

erythrocytes

c)

chondrocytes

d)

osteocytes

50.

Which type of fibers support adipose tissue?

a)

Collagen type I fibers

b)

Elastic fibers

c)

Reticular fibers

d)

Cartilage fibers

51.

There are two main types of adipose tissue: White adipose tissue and Brown adipose tissue. Which type of adipose tissue acts as insulation (under the skin) and as a shock absorber (e.g., around kidney)?

a)

White adipose tissue

b)

Brown adipose tissue

52.

There are two main types of adipose tissue: White adipose tissue and Brown adipose tissue. Which type of adipose tissue contributes to thermoregulation of newborns by producing heat?

a)

White adipose tissue

b)

Brown adipose tissue

53.

Reticular tissue forms a delicate supporting framework of reticular fibres (type III collagen). Reticular tissue is classified as a type of ______ connective tissue due to the sparsity of its fibres.

a)

loose

b)

dense

c)

elastic

d)

adipose

54.

Dense connective tissue contains more fibers and fewer cells than loose connective tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Fibrous tissue is characterized by a dense arrangement of collagen fibers and reduced ground substance compared to areolar connective tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Dense regular connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments have collagen bundles in ordered, parallel orientations that provide maximum tensile strength.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Dense irregular connective tissues have interwoven collagen bundles to resist tension from many directions and provide tough physical support and protection.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Elastic tissue is capable of considerable extension and recoil. It is found in organs where stretching or alteration of shape is required. Which of the following is NOT an example of an organ where elastic tissue is found?

a)

Large blood vessels

b)

Trachea

c)

Kidney

d)

Bronchi

59.

What type of cell is shown along with reticular fibers and blood cells?

a)

Reticular cell

b)

Plasma cell

c)

Macrophage

d)

Fibroblast

60.

Refer to the photomicrograph labeled 'Dark-staining network of reticular connective tissue (400x)'. Which type of cell is indicated along with reticular fibers?

a)

White blood cell (lymphocyte)

b)

Red blood cell (erythrocyte)

c)

Fibroblast

d)

Adipocyte

61.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Dense fibrous'. Which fibers are present in this tissue?

a)

Collagen fibers

b)

Elastic fibers

c)

Reticular fibers

d)

Muscle fibers

62.

Refer to the photomicrograph labeled 'Dense fibrous connective tissue from a tendon (500x)'. What structures are labeled in this image?

a)

Collagen fibers, Nuclei of fibroblasts

b)

Elastic fibers, Nuclei of chondrocytes

c)

Reticular fibers, Nuclei of adipocytes

d)

Muscle fibers, Nuclei of neurons

63.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Areolar'. Which type of cell's nuclei are shown in the matrix?

a)

Nuclei of fibroblasts

b)

Nuclei of mast cells

c)

Nuclei of adipocytes

d)

Nuclei of macrophages

64.

Refer to the photomicrograph labeled 'Areolar connective tissue, a soft packaging tissue of the body (330x)'. Which fibers are present in this tissue?

a)

Elastic fibers, Collagen fibers

b)

Reticular fibers, Muscle fibers

c)

Nerve fibers, Collagen fibers

d)

Adipose fibers, Elastic fibers

65.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Adipose'. What does the vacuole contain?

a)

Fat droplet

b)

Water

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrate

66.

Refer to the photomicrograph labeled 'Adipose tissue from the subcutaneous layer beneath the skin (330x)'. What is labeled inside the vacuole?

a)

Fat droplet

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Cytoplasm

67.

What are the cells of cartilage called?

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Erythrocytes

d)

Leukocytes

68.

Cartilage is characterized by proteoglycan-containing ground substance complexed to a fine collagen (mainly Type II) fiber latticework.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Which of the following is NOT a main type of cartilage?

a)

Hyaline cartilage

b)

Fibro cartilage

c)

Elastic cartilage

d)

Spongy cartilage

70.

Hyaline cartilage provides which of the following functions?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Support

c)

Smooth surfaces for movement at joints

d)

All of the above

71.

Fill in the blank: Hyaline cartilage is a smooth ______-white tissue.

a)

bluish

b)

greenish

c)

yellowish

d)

reddish

72.

Where is hyaline cartilage commonly found? Select all that apply.

a)

Ends of long bones that form joints

b)

Coastal cartilages attaching ribs to the sternum

c)

Forming part of pharynx, larynx, and trachea

d)

Between articulating surfaces of the bones of the knee joint

73.

Identify the cell type labeled in the hyaline cartilage diagram.

a)

Chondrocyte

b)

Osteocyte

c)

Fibroblast

d)

Erythrocyte

74.

Fibro cartilage consists of dense masses of white ______ fibers in a matrix similar to that of hyaline cartilage.

a)

collagen

b)

elastic

c)

reticular

d)

actin

75.

Which of the following is a location where fibro cartilage is found?

a)

As intervertebral discs

b)

As ligaments joining bones

c)

Between articulating surfaces of the bones of the knee joint

d)

All of the above

76.

What is the function of elastic cartilage?

a)

Provides support and maintains shape

b)

Stores fat

c)

Produces blood cells

d)

Protects organs

77.

Where is elastic cartilage located?

a)

Lobe of the ear, epiglottis, and tunica media of blood vessel walls

b)

Nose, trachea, and bronchi

c)

Ribs and sternum

d)

Vertebral column

78.

Fill in the blank: Among all the connective tissues, ______ is the hardest connective tissue.

a)

bone

b)

cartilage

c)

adipose tissue

d)

blood

79.

The extracellular matrix of bone is composed of 25% water, 50% mineral salts, and 25% ______ fibers.

a)

collagen

b)

elastin

c)

reticular

d)

keratin

80.

What are the open spaces between trabeculae in living bones filled with?

a)

Red or yellow bone marrow

b)

Blood vessels

c)

Nerve fibers

d)

Cartilage

81.

The tubular shaft of a long bone is called the ______.

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

metaphysis

82.

The bone ends of a long bone are called ______.

a)

epiphysis

b)

diaphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

metaphysis

83.

The structural unit of compact bone is called ______ or ______ system.

a)

osteon or haversian

b)

canaliculi or Volkmann's

c)

trabeculae or lamellar

d)

periosteum or endosteum

84.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the haversian canal?

a)

Entry of blood vessels

b)

Entry of nerves

c)

Storage of fat

d)

Formation of concentric circles

85.

What is the function of blood as a connective tissue?

a)

Blood provides communication between different parts of the body and with the external environment. It is involved in transportation, regulation, and protection functions.

b)

Blood acts as a structural support for bones and muscles.

c)

Blood stores energy for long-term use in the body.

d)

Blood is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses throughout the body.

86.

Which pigment gives blood its red color?

a)

Hemoglobin (Hb)

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Melanin

d)

Carotene

87.

Name the three types of muscle tissue described in the passage.

a)

Skeletal muscle, Smooth muscle, Cardiac muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle, Connective tissue, Cardiac muscle

c)

Smooth muscle, Nervous tissue, Cardiac muscle

d)

Skeletal muscle, Epithelial tissue, Cardiac muscle

88.

Which type of muscle is voluntary in nature?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

Involuntary muscle

89.

Which types of muscle are involuntary in nature?

a)

Smooth muscle and Cardiac muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle and Cardiac muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle and Smooth muscle

d)

Skeletal muscle only

90.

What is the description of skeletal muscle according to the passage?

a)

Long, cylindrical, unbranched, striated, multinucleated cells.

b)

Short, spindle-shaped, non-striated, single nucleus cells.

c)

Branched, striated, single nucleus cells.

d)

Flat, non-striated, multinucleated cells.

91.

Why are skeletal muscles called 'striated'?

a)

Striations can be seen on microscopic examination.

b)

They are attached to bones.

c)

They help in involuntary movements.

d)

They are smooth in appearance.

92.

What is the function of canaliculi in bone tissue?

a)

Canaliculi provide routes for nutrients to reach osteocytes and for wastes to leave them.

b)

Canaliculi store calcium and phosphate ions for bone mineralization.

c)

Canaliculi are responsible for bone growth and elongation.

d)

Canaliculi produce collagen fibers for bone strength.

93.

Refer to the diagram of skeletal muscle. Which of the following features is NOT present in smooth muscle cells? Choose the correct option.

a)

A) Striations

b)

B) Central nuclei

c)

C) Spindle shape

d)

D) Loose connective tissue