Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rapid diffusion and filtration

Question 2

A tissue sample shows cells that are elongated, multinucleated, and striated. Which tissue type is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It is separated from underlying connective tissue by a basement membrane.

Question 4

Which cell type is responsible for producing the fibers and ground substance in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 5

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream without ducts is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the difference between simple and stratified epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Simple epithelium has one layer; stratified has two or more layers.

Question 7

Which of the following connective tissues is classified as the only fluid connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Blood

Question 8

Which type of cell junction would you expect to find between cells lining the stomach to prevent leakage of digestive enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Tight junction

Question 9

Which embryonic germ layer gives rise to the nervous system and epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Ectoderm

Question 10

A patient has a wound that heals with scar tissue rather than regeneration of the original tissue. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis

Question 11

Which of the following is the most abundant type of cartilage in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the function of goblet cells found in pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of mucus

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Storage of energy

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to the sudden death of tissue due to lack of blood supply, as seen in a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

It separates epithelial tissue from underlying connective tissue.

Question 16

Which of the following cell types is responsible for bone destruction?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of stratified squamous epithelium found in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

It is keratinized for protection against abrasion.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of gap junctions in cardiac muscle?

Accepted Answer

They allow rapid communication and passage of ions between cells.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in tissue repair after injury?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot formation → Inflammation → Proliferation → Maturation

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the naming convention for lining or covering epithelial tissues?

Accepted Answer

By the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells at the apical surface

Histology: The Study of Tissues – Structure, Function, and Classification

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