26 Questions
A typical cell is composed of a single nucleus embedded in __________.
False
Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue are recognized as four basic types of ___________.
False
No single cell is able to perform the many functions of the human body, instead, each cell specializes to perform a relatively restricted range of ___________.
False
The primary function of the nucleolus is to produce and assemble the cell's __________.
False
Cytosol is known as the matrix of the ___________.
False
Epithelial tissues can be classified according to __________ and number of cell layers.
False
Tissue is a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a __________.
False
The most common subtype of glandular secretion, in which secretions exit the cell via exocytosis, is called __________.
False
_________ epithelium is located in the alveoli of the lung and has the function of reducing friction.
False
In apocrine secretion, buds of the membrane break off into the duct, losing part of the __________ in the process.
False
Connective tissues are characterized by widely spaced cells with abundant __________ substance.
False
The function of connective tissue is to __________.
False
Nervous tissues are a type of __________ tissue.
False
What is the primary function of histology?
Classify different types of tissues
The type of epithelial tissue that lies on the basement membrane and is involved in defense mechanisms such as protecting the skin is __________ epithelium.
False
How many different types of cells are there in the human body?
200
What is the main role of connective tissue?
Protection of internal organs
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
Protect the body from infections
What is the composition of cytosol in a typical cell?
Matrix of the cytoplasm
What is the purpose of differentiation in cells?
To specialize and perform restricted functions
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
Producing and assembling the cell's ribosomes
What type of tissue is characterized by cells that are closely packed without any intracellular space?
Epithelial tissue
Which subtype of glandular secretion involves the cellular membrane rupturing to release its product into the duct?
Holocrine secretion
In which location can simple squamous epithelium be found?
Alveoli of lung
Which type of epithelial tissue has cells that are flat, thin, and irregular like a floor?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the function of connective tissue?
Connecting tissues
Test your knowledge of cell structures, tissue types, and their functions in the human body organs. This quiz covers the identification, classification, and location of four tissue types as well as the naming of cell structures and parts.
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