Epithelial and Muscle Tissues in the Human Body
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What is the main function of epithelial tissue on the skin?

  • To support the growth of hair
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To facilitate muscle movement
  • To protect against infections, injuries, chemicals, and dehydration (correct)

What is special about the epithelial tissue that coats the trachea?

  • It has a thick layer of mucus
  • It is highly permeable to gases
  • It has a high concentration of blood vessels
  • It has projections like hair, known as cilia (correct)

What is the main structural adaptation of epithelial tissue based on?

  • Its function (correct)
  • Its location in the body
  • Its size
  • Its color

Where is epithelial tissue typically found in the body?

<p>On the outer surface and hollow surfaces of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epithelial tissue in the digestive tract?

<p>To protect the underlying tissue from mechanical stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between epithelial tissue and connective tissue?

<p>Epithelial tissue covers surfaces, while connective tissue provides support and structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of modified lower epidermal cells?

<p>To control the opening and closing of the stoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is not mentioned in the classification of tissues in multicellular organisms?

<p>Blood tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of cells in the palisade mesophyll?

<p>Loosely arranged with lots of air space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the stoma in a plant?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of epithelial tissue?

<p>It is a group of cells that have the same structure and function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>Transporting proteins synthesized by ribosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>Synthesizing and transporting glycerol and lipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chlorophyll in plant cells?

<p>absorbing sunlight and converting it to chemical energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a vacuole in plant cells?

<p>Regulating water balance and maintaining cell turgidity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between vacuoles in young plant cells and mature plant cells?

<p>Young plant cells have many small vacuoles, while mature plant cells have a large vacuole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tonoplast membrane?

<p>Surrounding the vacuole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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