Biology FYJC: Compound Epithelium

Questions and Answers

What characterizes compound epithelium?

It is made up of a single layer of cells.

It is avascular and lacks a basement membrane.

It always has nucleated cells on the free surface.

It contains two or more layers of cells. (correct)

Which type of epithelium can undergo a change in shape and structure?

Simple squamous epithelium

Cuboidal epithelium

Stratified epithelium

Transitional epithelium (correct)

What is the main function of connective tissue proper?

Facilitating rapid electrical impulses.

Transporting nutrients throughout the body.

Storing genetic information.

Providing structural support and connecting different tissues. (correct)

Which type of cell junction allows for communication between epithelial cells?

Gap junctions Signup and view all the answers

Where is areolar connective tissue primarily located?

Below the skin and around organs Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers provide tensile strength to connective tissue?

Collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What biological function does the transitional epithelium serve?

Distension of organs such as the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue has a viscous matrix with dispersed fibers and cells?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What primarily characterizes elastic cartilage?

Its matrix is rich in elastic fibers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about bones is true?

Haversian canals house blood vessels and nerves. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone lacks a Haversian system?

Spongy bone Signup and view all the answers

What are myofibrils composed of?

Actin and myosin proteins Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes skeletal muscle from other types of muscle?

It is voluntary and striated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the periosteum?

To nourish the bone tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is contained within the lacunae of bone tissue?

Bone cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle tissue is known as non-striated and involuntary?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

Where are skeletal muscles primarily located?

Attached to the bones Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with smooth muscle?

Striated appearance Signup and view all the answers

What structural unit is responsible for the contraction in skeletal muscles?

Sarcomere Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes cardiac muscle from skeletal muscle?

Presence of intercalated discs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the contraction type of skeletal muscles?

Quick, strong, and voluntary Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the sarcomere is responsible for the dark band appearance?

A band Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of smooth muscle fibers?

Fusiform and unbranched Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes skeletal muscle fibers?

Fibers are syncytial and multinucleated Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Produce fibers and secrete polysaccharides Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue acts as a good insulator and source of energy?

Adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue has collagen fibers arranged in parallel?

Dense regular connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where is hyaline cartilage found?

In humans and vertebrate animals as part of the endoskeleton Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes brown adipose tissue from white adipose tissue?

Reddish brown color due to numerous blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ligaments in the body?

Connect bones to other bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

Chondrin surrounded by a collagenous sheath Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are chondrocytes in mature cartilage?

Mature cartilage cells enclosed in lacunae Signup and view all the answers

What type of heart can generate its own impulse for contraction?

Myogenic heart Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cardiac muscle requires neural stimulus to initiate contraction?

Neurogenic Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the nervous tissue is responsible for supporting cells?

Neuroglia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which neurons carry impulses from dendrons to axons?

Conductivity Signup and view all the answers

What provides insulation to myelinated neurons and prevents the loss of impulses during conduction?

Myelin sheath Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional contact point between axonal ends and dendrites of adjacent neurons called?

Synapse Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rapid transmission of impulses in myelinated neurons as they jump from one node to another?

Saltatory conduction Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic prevents neurons from dividing and regenerating?

Absence of centrioles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell Functions and Tissue Types

Cells detect external and internal stimuli, central to their function.

Epithelial Tissue

Characteristics of Compound Epithelium:
- Comprises two or more layers of cells with a basement membrane.
- Contains nucleated cells in the stratum germinativum; the outer layer (stratum corneum) is flat and non-nucleated.
Types of Epithelial Tissue:
- Stratified Epithelium: Located in the epidermis, esophagus, cornea, and vagina; serves primarily for protection.
- Transitional Epithelium: Found in the urinary bladder, adaptable in shape and structure according to stretch.
Cell Junctions:
- Epithelial cells link laterally and to the basement membrane via junction complexes.
- Junction types include tight junctions, gap junctions, adherens junctions, desmosomes, and hemidesmosomes.

Connective Tissue

Characteristics:
- Most prevalent tissue type, characterized by fibers and various cells in a matrix.
- Vascular, except for cartilage.
Types of Connective Tissue:
- CT Proper:
  - Loose CT: Areolar and Adipose tissues; serves as packing material and aids in healing.
  - Dense CT: Divided into regular (parallel collagen fibers found in tendons and ligaments) and irregular (randomly arranged in the dermis).
- Supporting CT: Includes cartilage and bone.
  - Cartilage:
    - Pliable and tough, involves chondrin and perichondrium.
    - Types: Hyaline, Elastic, Fibrocartilage, Calcified.
  - Bone:
    - Characterized by a hard matrix (ossein).
    - Organized into Haversian systems; contains osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts.
    - Types: Spongy (trabecular) and Compact (lamellar).

Muscular Tissue

Characteristics:
- Known as contractile tissue, vascular and innervated. Muscle fibers are elongated.
Types of Muscular Tissue:
- Skeletal Muscle (Striated):
  - Attached to bones; enables quick, strong voluntary contractions.
  - Fibers are multinucleated with a striated appearance due to sarcomeres.
- Smooth Muscle (Non-Striated):
  - Located in visceral organs; undergoes slow involuntary contractions.
  - Spindle-shaped fibers with a single central nucleus.
- Cardiac Muscle:
  - Found in the heart wall, combines features of both striated and non-striated muscles.
  - Fibers are branched and possess intercalated discs for rapid stimulus transfer.
  - Myogenic (self-impulsing) in contrast to neurogenic (requiring neural stimulation).

Nervous Tissue

Composed of neuroglia (supporting cells) and neurons.
Neuroglia:
- Non-nervous supporting cells; capable of regeneration.
Neuron Characteristics:
- Structural and functional unit of the nervous system; incapable of division.
- Transmit impulses through changes in membrane potential (excitability) and impulse conduction (conductivity).
Structure of Neuron:
- Consists of a cyton (cell body), dendrons (impulse-receiving branches), and axon (impulse-transmitting extension).
- Myelinated axons are enveloped by myelin sheath, enhancing signal transmission via saltatory conduction at Nodes of Ranvier.
Synapse:
- Functional connection between axon terminals and dendrites, facilitating impulse transfer between neurons.

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Explore the characteristics and types of compound epithelium in this engaging biology quiz. Understand how cells in these layers function in response to stimuli, and learn about their structures such as transitional and stratified epithelium. Test your knowledge and grasp the concepts of cell layers and their functions.