Topic 4

Question 1

What characterizes normal cervical epithelium?
A) Irregular cell shapes
B) Multiple layers of stratified squamous cells
C) Larger nuclei
D) Increased mitotic activity

Answer 1

Multiple layers of stratified squamous cells

Question 2

What can abnormal cervical epithelium indicate?
A) Good health
B) Cervical dysplasia or cancer
C) Normal aging
D) Bacterial infection

Answer 2

Cervical dysplasia or cancer

Question 3

What is the role of nervous tissue?
A) Provides structure
B) Transmits electrical signals
C) Protects organs
D) Secretes mucus

Answer 3

Transmits electrical signals

Question 4

Which tissue is responsible for muscle contraction?
A) Epithelial
B) Connective
C) Nervous
D) Muscle

Answer 4

Muscle

Question 5

What does connective tissue do?
A) Transmit signals
B) Provide structural support
C) Form barriers
D) Absorb nutrients

Answer 5

Provide structural support

Question 6

Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system?
A) Mesoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Ectoderm
D) Hypoderm

Answer 6

Ectoderm

Question 7

What does the mesoderm develop into?
A) Skin and nerves
B) Muscles and bones
C) Digestive lining
D) Respiratory organs

Answer 7

Muscles and bones

Question 8

What is the function of goblet cells?
A) Absorb nutrients
B) Secrete mucus
C) Protect against pathogens
D) Transmit signals

Answer 8

Secrete mucus

Question 9

Where are tight junctions primarily located?
A) Cardiac muscle
B) Intestinal epithelium
C) Skin
D) Nervous tissue

Answer 9

Intestinal epithelium

Question 10

What type of secretion involves the entire cell disintegrating?
A) Merocrine
B) Apocrine
C) Holocrine
D) Exocrine

Answer 10

Holocrine

Question 11

What type of epithelium is specialized for absorption?
A) Simple squamous
B) Simple cuboidal
C) Simple columnar
D) Transitional

Answer 11

Simple columnar

Question 12

Which epithelial tissue protects against abrasion?
A) Simple squamous
B) Stratified squamous
C) Pseudostratified columnar
D) Transitional

Answer 12

Stratified squamous

Question 13

What is a function of epithelial membranes?
A) Provide structural support
B) Secrete fluids for lubrication
C) Transmit signals
D) Store nutrients

Answer 13

Secrete fluids for lubrication

Question 14

What psychological aspect can stress affect in epithelial tissues?
A) Nutrient absorption
B) Immune function
C) Signal transmission
D) Muscle contraction

Answer 14

Immune function

Question 15

What is the primary role of simple cuboidal epithelium?
A) Protection
B) Absorption and secretion
C) Diffusion
D) Stretching

Answer 15

Absorption and secretion

Question 16

What condition can result from goblet cell dysfunction?
A) Skin cancer
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Hypertension
D) Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 16

Cystic fibrosis

Question 17

How do gap junctions function in cardiac muscle?
A) Provide mechanical stability
B) Create impermeable seals
C) Allow direct communication between cells
D) Protect against pathogens

Answer 17

Allow direct communication between cells

Question 18

What does transitional epithelium allow for?
A) Secretion
B) Protection
C) Stretching
D) Absorption

Answer 18

Stretching

Question 19

Which type of secretion is most common?
A) Holocrine
B) Merocrine
C) Apocrine
D) Endocrine

Answer 19

Merocrine

Question 20

What is the role of serous membranes?
A) Protect against pathogens
B) Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction
C) Absorb nutrients
D) Store energy

Answer 20

Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction

Question 21

What is the impact of skin health on psychology?
A) No impact
B) Influences self-esteem and body image
C) Only affects physical health
D) Increases cognitive function

Answer 21

Influences self-esteem and body image

Question 22

What can excessive sweating indicate?
A) Increased energy
B) Normal thermoregulation
C) Stress response
D) Good hydration

Answer 22

Stress response

Question 23

What do endocrine glands like the thyroid secrete?
A) Enzymes
B) Hormones
C) Mucus
D) Salts

Answer 23

Hormones

Question 24

What condition can arise from hyperthyroidism?
A) Increased energy
B) Anxiety and mood swings
C) Weight gain
D) Improved cognition

Answer 24

Anxiety and mood swings

Question 25

What is the primary function of exocrine glands? A) Secrete hormones into the bloodstream B) Release products through ducts to surfaces C) Regulate metabolism D) Control emotions

Answer 25

Release products through ducts to surfaces

Question 26

What role do fibroblasts play in connective tissue? A) Store fat B) Synthesize extracellular matrix and collagen C) Transmit nerve impulses D) Facilitate muscle contraction

Answer 26

Synthesize extracellular matrix and collagen

Question 27

Which type of adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage? A) Brown adipose tissue B) White adipose tissue C) Cartilage D) Muscle tissue

Answer 27

White adipose tissue

Question 28

What psychological condition is linked to excessive white adipose tissue? A) Schizophrenia B) Depression and anxiety C) Autism D) PTSD

Answer 28

Depression and anxiety

Question 29

What is the primary function of reticular tissue? A) Provide elastic support B) Form a soft internal framework C) Store energy D) Transmit signals

Answer 29

Form a soft internal framework

Question 30

Which connective tissue type provides tensile strength? A) Loose connective tissue B) Dense regular connective tissue C) Reticular tissue D) Adipose tissue

Answer 30

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 31

What can damage to articular cartilage lead to? A) Improved mobility B) Chronic pain and psychological distress C) Enhanced athletic performance D) Increased muscle mass

Answer 31

Chronic pain and psychological distress

Question 32

What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control? A) Cardiac B) Smooth C) Skeletal D) Involuntary

Answer 32

Skeletal

Question 33

How can psychological stress affect smooth muscle function? A) It has no effect B) It can exacerbate conditions like IBS C) It increases muscle strength D) It improves digestion

Answer 33

It can exacerbate conditions like IBS

Question 34

What is a primary role of neurons? A) Provide structural support B) Transmit information via electrical impulses C) Store fat D) Produce mucus

Answer 34

transmit information via electrical impulses

Question 35

How can chronic psychological stress affect lymphocyte activity? A) It increases activity B) It has no effect C) It reduces activity, weakening the immune response D) It enhances cognitive function

Answer 35

It reduces activity, weakening the immune response

Question 36

What happens to tissues as a person ages? A) They become more elastic B) Collagen production and elasticity decrease C) Muscle mass increases D) All functions improve

Answer 36

Collagen production and elasticity decrease

Question 37

What can excessive scarring (keloids) lead to? A) Increased flexibility B) Body image concerns C) Improved self-esteem D) Enhanced mobility

Answer 37

Body image concerns

Question 38

What psychological effects can brain injuries, like concussions, have? A) Improved memory B) Cognitive impairments and emotional instability C) Enhanced reflexes D) Increased creativity

Answer 38

Cognitive impairments and emotional instability

Question 39

How do cancer cells disrupt tissue organization? A) They promote healing B) They undergo regulated growth C) They lead to uncontrolled division and tumor formation D) They enhance tissue function

Answer 39

They lead to uncontrolled division and tumor formation

Question 40

What psychological impact can a cancer diagnosis have? A) It has no effect B) Increased happiness C) Anxiety, depression, and concerns about mortality D) Improved social interactions

Answer 40

Anxiety, depression, and concerns about mortality

Question 41

What can chronic pain from injuries lead to? A) Increased physical activity B) Improved mental health C) Depression and anxiety D) Enhanced cognitive function

Answer 41

Depression and anxiety

Question 42

How do tissue injuries affect mental health? A) They have no impact B) They can lead to emotional trauma C) They always improve mental well-being D) They only affect physical health

Answer 42

They can lead to emotional trauma