35 Questions
What is the primary function of the skeletal connective tissue in the human body?
To provide a surface for muscle attachment
What type of bone is formed by the replacement of cartilage?
Endochondral bone
What is the name of the canal that connects the Haversian canals in compact bone?
Volkmann canal
What is the function of the red bone marrow found in spongy bones?
To produce blood cells
What is the name of the bony plates or trabeculae found in spongy bones?
Trabeculae
Which type of bone is formed in the dermis of the skin?
Membrane bone
What is the main function of skeletal connective tissue?
To provide structural framework to the body
What is the composition of bone?
70% inorganic matter, 30% organic matter
What is the function of bone marrow?
To produce blood cells
What is the type of connective tissue found in the nasal septum?
Cartilage
What is the effect of HCL on bone?
It decalcifies bone
What is the structure of bone matrix?
Layers called lamellae
What is the main function of cartilage in the joints?
To facilitate smooth movement of the joints
What is the characteristic of collagen fibers in ligaments?
Arranged in bundles with fibroblasts present in rows between bundles
What is the function of skeletal connective tissue?
To provide structural support to the body
What happens to most cartilages in vertebrates during development?
They transform into bones
What is the characteristic of tendons?
Consist of parallel bundles of collagen fibers
What is the characteristic of squamous epithelial cells?
They are thin, flat cells with irregular boundaries
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the alveoli of lungs and lining of blood vessels?
Simple squamous epithelial tissue
What is the name of the layer of cells that appears cuboidal in vertical sections and polygonal from the surface?
Cuboidal epithelium
What is the function of simple epithelial tissue?
To participate in secretion, absorption, and excretion
What is a characteristic of cells in the innermost layer of transitional epithelial tissue?
They are cuboidal or columnar
What is the characteristic of cuboidal epithelial cells?
They have microvilli in absorptive regions on their free ends
What is the type of epithelial tissue that is also known as pavement epithelium?
Simple squamous epithelial tissue
What is the primary function of keratin in keratinised epithelium?
To make the epithelium impervious to water
Which type of epithelial tissue covers the moist surfaces of the buccal cavity, pharynx, and oesophagus?
Stratified non-keratinised squamous epithelium
What is the purpose of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?
To stop substances from leaking across the tissue
What is the characteristic of cells in the surface layer of stratified epithelial tissue?
They vary from squamous to cubicle
What is the function of adhering junctions in epithelial tissue?
To cement neighboring cells together
What is the characteristic of pseudostratified epithelial tissue?
It appears to be double layered due to different sizes of cells
What is the function of ciliated cells in pseudostratified epithelial tissue?
To propel mucus and particles towards the larynx
What is the primary function of cuboidal epithelial cells?
To move particles or mucus in a specific direction
What is the characteristic of glandular epithelial cells?
They are specialized for secretion
What is the type of epithelial tissue found in the inner surface of hollow organs like bronchioles and fallopian tubes?
Cuboidal and columnar
What is the primary function of microvilli in brush-bordered epithelial tissue?
To increase the surface area for absorption
Test your knowledge of the skeletal system! This quiz covers the structure and functions of bones, including the compact bone, Haversian systems, and marrow cavity. Learn about the role of bones in locomotion, movement, and calcium storage.
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