Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Rapid diffusion of gases

Question 2

A patient presents with a wound that heals with scar tissue, resulting in loss of original function. Which process is primarily responsible for this outcome?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis

Question 3

Which of the following connective tissue fibers provides the greatest tensile strength to tissues such as tendons?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 4

Which type of gland releases its product by exocytosis without damaging the secretory cell?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine gland

Question 5

A biopsy of a patient’s bladder reveals an epithelium that can stretch and change shape. Which type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of all epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

They have an apical and a basal surface

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Chondroblasts

Question 8

A patient with a genetic defect in collagen synthesis would most likely have problems with which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why cartilage injuries heal slowly in adults?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is avascular and chondrocytes divide slowly

Question 10

Which membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior and is composed of an epithelial layer overlying loose connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

It reinforces the epithelial sheet and resists stretching and tearing

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the function of areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Wraps and cushions organs, holds tissue fluids

Question 13

A patient with a heart attack develops scar tissue in the myocardium. Which tissue repair process is primarily responsible for this?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis by connective tissue

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Shock absorption, insulation, and energy storage

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones into the blood; exocrine glands secrete products onto surfaces or into cavities via ducts

Question 16

Which of the following tissues has the highest regenerative capacity?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct pairing of connective tissue cell and its mature form?

Accepted Answer

Chondroblast – chondrocyte

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why the skin is classified as a cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

It is a dry membrane consisting of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium attached to connective tissue

Question 19

Which of the following is a function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Regulation and control of body functions

Question 20

A patient with a mutation affecting the formation of tight junctions in epithelial tissue would most likely experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Increased permeability between epithelial cells

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