12 Questions
Which characteristic is not typical of epithelial tissue?
Abundant extracellular matrix
Which primary tissue type is found in blood, body fat, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage?
Connective tissue
Which tissue type is responsible for covering surfaces and lining the inside of organs and body cavities?
Epithelial tissue
Which tissue type is considered avascular (lacking blood vessels)?
Epithelial tissue
Which of the following is a characteristic function of epithelial tissue?
Forming protective coverings
Which tissue type would be found in skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle?
Muscle tissue
Which of the following is the correct definition of a tissue?
A group of cells and extracellular products that carry out a common function
What is the study of tissues called?
Histology
Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue types?
Skeletal
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
To transport and exchange substances
Which tissue type is responsible for movement and contraction?
Muscle tissue
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
To transmit electrical signals
Study Notes
Tissue Level of Organization
- Groups of similar cells and extracellular products that carry out a common function are called tissues.
- The study of tissues is called histology.
- There are four primary tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines the inside of organs and body cavities.
- Epithelial tissue is avascular (lacks blood vessels).
- Characteristics of epithelial tissue include polarity, cells connected to each other by intercellular junctions, high regeneration capacity, and attachment to a basement membrane.
Characteristics of Connective Tissue
- Connective tissue is found in blood, body fat, ligaments and tendons, dermis of the skin, and in the cartilage of some joints.
- Connective tissue has a large amount of extracellular matrix.
Contrast between Tissue Types
- Epithelial tissue is different from other tissue types in its characteristics and functions.
- Endocrine is not one of the four primary tissue types.
Overview of Histology and Tissue Types
- Histology is the study of tissues.
- There are four primary tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
- Each tissue type has unique characteristics and functions.
Test your knowledge on the tissue level of organization with this quiz containing multiple choice questions. Questions cover topics like groups of similar cells, common functions, structure and function of epithelial tissue, and the study of tissues.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
