Biology: Tissue Types and Embryonic Layers

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What type of connective tissue is characterized by its ability to withstand stretching forces and is found in long bones and nasal cartilage?

Hyaline cartilage (correct)

Dense irregular collagenous

Fibrocartilage

Elastic cartilage

Which type of connective tissue provides flexibility and support to joints and is found in the knees and jaw?

Fibrocartilage (correct)

Dense irregular collagenous

Elastic cartilage

Hyaline cartilage

What is the primary function of the osseous tissue?

To regulate the size of organs

To provide support and strength to the body (correct)

To transport oxygen and nutrients

To provide movement to the body

Which type of connective tissue is found in the external ears and epiglottis and is capable of returning to its original shape after stretching?

Elastic cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of blood as a type of connective tissue?

To transport oxygen and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the outer layer of the skin?

Stratified squamous Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue provides thermal insulation and energy storage?

Adipose Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple squamous epithelial tissue in the alveoli?

Diffusion, filtration, and protection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is involved in the synthesis and secretion of mucus?

Pseudostratified columnar Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transitional epithelial tissue in the urinary bladder?

Accommodate fluctuation in organ fluid volume Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue provides support and nourishment to glands, muscles, and nerves?

Areolar Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

To protect underlying structures and act as a barrier Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands produce hormones into the blood?

Endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

To provide structural support to the body Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells break down bone tissue?

Osteoclasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mast cells?

To release chemicals in response to injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

To contract and move the body Signup and view all the answers

What type of neurons have several dendrites and one axon?

Multipolar neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cutaneous membrane?

To provide protection to the external skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary response of tissues to damage?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of desmosomes in epithelial tissue?

To mechanically bind cells together Signup and view all the answers