Tissue - connective & epithelial Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?
A. Protection
B. Sensory reception
C. Blood cell production
D. Ion transport
C. Blood cell production
Epithelial tissue is classified according to:
A. Cell shape only
B. Number of cell layers only
C. Both cell shape and number of cell layers
D. Neither cell shape nor number of cell layers
C. Both cell shape and number of cell layers
Which type of gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
A. Exocrine gland
B. Endocrine gland
C. Mixed gland
D. Serous gland
B. Endocrine gland
What is the main constituent of connective tissue?
A. Cells
B. Fibres
C. Extracellular matrix
D. Ground substance
C. Extracellular matrix
Which connective tissue cell is responsible for synthesising collagen and ground substance?
A. Macrophage
B. Plasma cell
C. Fibroblast
D. Mast cell
C. Fibroblast
Which type of connective tissue fibre provides strength and flexibility?
A. Elastic fibres
B. Collagen fibres
C. Reticular fibres
D. Ground substance
B. Collagen fibres
What is the function of adipose tissue?
A. Structural support
B. Energy storage and temperature regulation
C. Defence and protection
D. Transportation of nutrients
B. Energy storage and temperature regulation
Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?
A. Loose connective tissue
B. Dense regular connective tissue
C. Dense irregular connective tissue
D. Adipose tissue
B. Dense regular connective tissue
Where is dense irregular connective tissue found?
A. Tendons
B. Ligaments
C. Dermis of the skin
D. Subcutaneous layer
C. Dermis of the skin
What causes oedema?
A. Accumulation of fat in the extracellular spaces
B. Accumulation of water in the extracellular spaces in ground substance
C. An allergic reaction triggered by mast cells
D. An increase in collagen production by fibroblasts
B. Accumulation of water in the extracellular spaces in ground substance
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of epithelial tissue?
A. Avascular
B. Widespread throughout the body
C. Abundant extracellular matrix
D. Forms glands
C. Abundant extracellular matrix
A tissue sample reveals multiple layers of flattened cells. This tissue is most likely:
A. Simple squamous epithelium
B. Stratified squamous epithelium
C. Simple cuboidal epithelium
D. Stratified cuboidal epithelium
B. Stratified squamous epithelium
Exocrine glands, which release secretions onto body surfaces or into cavities, are primarily composed of:
A. Connective tissue
B. Muscle tissue
C. Nervous tissue
D. Glandular epithelia
D. Glandular epithelia
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of collagen fibres in dense regular connective tissue?
A. Randomly arranged
B. Parallel bundles
C. Forming a delicate network
D. Absent
B. Parallel bundles
Which cell type plays a crucial role in initiating allergic reactions by releasing histamine?
A. Fibroblast
B. Macrophage
C. Plasma cell
D. Mast cell
D. Mast cell
What distinguishes an apocrine gland from a merocrine gland?
A. Apocrine glands secrete hormones, while merocrine glands secrete enzymes.
B. Apocrine gland secretion involves the loss of the apical portion of the cell, while merocrine gland cells remain intact.
C. Apocrine glands are ductless, while merocrine glands have ducts.
D. Apocrine glands are found only in the skin, while merocrine glands are found throughout the body.
B. Apocrine gland secretion involves the loss of the apical portion of the cell, while merocrine gland cells remain intact.
Which of the following components contributes to the ground substance’s ability to resist compression and maintain tissue hydration?
A. Collagen fibres
B. Elastic fibres
C. Reticular fibres
D. Glycosaminoglycans
D. Glycosaminoglycans
hich connective tissue type provides structural support for organs like the spleen and lymph nodes?
A. Dense regular connective tissue
B. Dense irregular connective tissue
C. Reticular connective tissue
D. Adipose tissue
C. Reticular connective tissue
Which tissue type is responsible for receiving, transmitting, and integrating information to control the activities of the body? This information is not directly provided in the sources you provided, but it is general biological knowledge.
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Which feature is shared by both epithelial and connective tissues?
A. Avascularity
B. Presence of a basement membrane
C. Derivation from mesoderm
D. High regenerative capacity
C. Derivation from mesoderm
