23 Questions
What is the primary function of connective tissue in the body?
To support and protect other tissues
What is unique about connective tissue compared to epithelial tissue?
It contains fewer cells
Which tissue type is responsible for movement in the body?
Muscular tissue
What is the function of nervous tissue in the body?
To carry electrical signals and connect body parts to the brain and spinal cord
What is the most diverse tissue type in the body?
Connective tissue
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the kidney tubules and ducts of pancreas?
Simple cuboidal
What is the function of simple squamous epithelial tissue in the air sacs of lungs and lining of blood capillaries?
Allows exchange of nutrients, gases, and wastes
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the urethra and functions in protection and secretion?
Stratified columnar
What is the shape of the cells in stratified squamous epithelial tissue?
Flat
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the digestive tract and functions in absorption and secretion?
Simple columnar
What is the characteristic of transitional epithelial tissue?
Cells that change shape
What type of connection between cells is characterized as a 'zipper-like' connection?
Tight Junctions
Which type of connective tissue is found under the skin, around kidneys, and heart?
Adipose
What type of cells are found in cartilage?
Chondrocytes
What is the main function of red blood cells in the blood?
Transport O2 to cells
What type of connective tissue is the most rigid and hardest?
Bone
What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of large arteries, such as the aorta?
Elastic
What is the main characteristic of hyaline cartilage?
It contains tiny collagen fibers that are not visible
What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?
Skeletal muscle
Which type of cartilage is found in the auricle of the ear?
Elastic cartilage
What is the function of cardiac muscle?
Contracts and propels blood through the circulatory system
What is the characteristic of smooth muscle cells?
They are spindle-shaped and have a single nucleus
Which type of cartilage is resistant to stretch?
Fibrocartilage
Test your knowledge of the different types of tissues in the human body, including epithelial, connective, and muscular tissues. Learn about their functions and characteristics in this biology quiz.
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