Week 2 Learning Outcomes

Question 1

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Question 2

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

To cover body surfaces, line cavities and organs, and form glands.

Question 3

True or False: Simple epithelium consists of multiple layers of cells.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ______ epithelium is made up of a single layer of flat cells.

Answer 4

Simple squamous

Question 5

Which type of epithelium is specialised for absorption and secretion?

Answer 5

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue? A) Simple Columnar B) Stratified Squamous C) Connective D) Transitional

Answer 6

C) Connective

Question 7

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Question 8

What type of epithelium is composed of a single layer of flat cells?

Answer 8

Simple squamous epithelium.

Question 9

True or False: Simple squamous cells are primarily involved in secretion and absorption.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Simple squamous cells are commonly found in areas of ________ and ________.

Answer 10

diffusion, filtration.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a location where simple squamous cells can be found? A) Alveoli of lungs B) Lining of blood vessels C) Skin surface D) Glomeruli of kidneys

Answer 11

C) Skin surface.

Question 12

What is one primary function of simple squamous cells?

Answer 12

Facilitating diffusion of gases and nutrients.

Question 13

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Question 15

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Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

What is loose areolar tissue?

Answer 16

Loose areolar tissue is a type of connective tissue that provides support, elasticity, and cushioning to various organs and structures in the body.

Question 17

True or False: Loose areolar tissue contains a high density of collagen fibers.

Answer 17

False: Loose areolar tissue contains a low density of collagen fibers.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Loose areolar tissue is primarily made up of __________, elastic fibers, and a variety of cells including fibroblasts and macrophages.

Answer 18

ground substance

Question 19

Which of the following is a function of loose areolar tissue? A) Storage of fat B) Protection against infection C) Structural support D) All of the above

Answer 19

D) All of the above

Question 20

List two locations in the body where loose areolar tissue can be found.

Answer 20

Loose areolar tissue can be found beneath the skin and surrounding blood vessels.

Question 21

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Question 22

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 22

To cover and protect surfaces, both inside and outside the body.

Question 23

True or False: Connective tissue primarily supports and binds other tissues.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Epithelial tissue is characterized by closely packed ________ cells.

Answer 24

epithelial

Question 25

Which type of tissue is responsible for the transport of nutrients and waste products?

Answer 25

Connective tissue

Question 26

What is a key difference between epithelial tissue and connective tissue in terms of blood supply?

Answer 26

Epithelial tissue is avascular (lacks blood vessels), while connective tissue is vascular (contains blood vessels).

Question 27

What are the three types of fibres in the extracellular matrix and what is role of each of these fibres?

Answer 27

Collagen fibres are found in bone, tendons and ligaments. Elastic fibres are found in skin, blood vessel walls and lungs. Reticular fibres are found around skeletal and smooth muscle cells, fat cells and nerve fibres.

Question 28

What are neurons?

Answer 28

Neurons are nerve cells, consisting of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon

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