Epithelium and Glands Quiz

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Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epidermis and hair?

Ectodermal

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?

Mesodermal

Which of the following is NOT derived from the ectodermal origin?

Liver

Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?

Simple squamous

Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?

Simple columnar

Which type of epithelium appears multi-layered but is actually only a single-layer?

Pseudostratified columnar

Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial cells in the skin?

Nutrient absorption

Which type of epithelium has the ability to contract and expand and is found in the urinary bladder?

Transitional

Which of the following is the study of bodily structure?

Anatomy

Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?

Basal lamina (Basement membrane)

What is the microscopic study of tissue structure called?

Histology

Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen in tissue samples?

Trichrome

What is the study of normal organismal function called?

Physiology

Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?

Periodic acid Schiff (PAS)

What is the study of causes and effects of disease with laboratory examination of samples called?

Pathology

Which stain is commonly used to visualize elastic fibers in tissue samples?

Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain

What is the study of proteins within cells using biomolecules capable of binding target of interest called?

Immunocytochemistry

Which stain is commonly used to visualize Type III collagen, fungus, and other microbes?

Grocott methenamine silver (GMS)

Which stain is commonly used to visualize nucleic acids in tissue samples?

Hematoxylin-Eosin (H&E)

Which type of junctions are found on the lateral wall near the apical surface of epithelial cells?

Occluding (tight) junctions

Which type of junctions allow direct passage of small molecules between adjacent cells?

Gap (communicating) junctions

Which type of glands produce secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?

Exocrine glands

Which type of glands produce secretions (hormones) that enter into the bloodstream?

Endocrine glands

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves membrane-bound vesicles fusing to the plasma membrane in the apical surface?

Merocrine

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves secretions surrounded by plasma membrane?

Apocrine

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?

Holocrine

Which type of glands are composed of single secretory cells distributed among nonsecretory cells?

Unicellular glands

Which type of glands are composed of multiple secretory cells and have a duct system?

Multicellular glands

Which surface of epithelial cells is considered the 'free' surface?

Apical surface

Which type of epithelium is responsible for nutrient absorption in the intestines and ameloblasts?

Simple columnar

Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?

Transitional

Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?

Simple squamous

Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?

Simple columnar

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epidermis and hair?

Ectodermal

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?

Mesodermal

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the epithelium of the mouth, nose, and paranasal sinuses?

Ectodermal

Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?

Basement membrane

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?

Holocrine

Which stain is commonly used to visualize red blood cells as pink and white blood cells as purple?

Giesma

What does the Verhoeff-Van Gieson elastic stain primarily stain?

Elastic fibers

Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?

Periodic acid Schiff (PAS)

Which stain is commonly used to visualize elastic fibers in tissue samples?

Verhoeff-Van Gieson elastic stain

What is the primary purpose of immunocytochemistry?

Visualizing proteins within cells

Which stain is commonly used to visualize Type III collagen, fungus, and other microbes?

Grocott methenamine silver (GMS)

Which stain is commonly used to visualize micro-bacteria as purple?

Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast bacilli stain (AFB)

What color do cytoplasmic elements stain with Eosin?

Pink-red

What color do nucleic acids stain with Hematoxylin?

Blue

Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen as blue and epithelium and muscle as red/orange?

Trichrome

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the alimentary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract?

Endodermal origin

Which type of glands produce secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?

Exocrine glands

Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?

Transitional epithelium

Which type of junctions allow direct passage of small molecules between adjacent cells?

Gap junctions

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?

Holocrine secretion

What is the primary purpose of immunocytochemistry?

To visualize proteins within cells

Which type of epithelium is found in the glandular ducts, kidney tubules, and thyroid follicles?

Simple cuboidal

Which type of glands are composed of multiple secretory cells and have a duct system?

Exocrine glands

Which structure connects all epithelium to connective tissue?

Basement membrane

Which stain is commonly used to visualize mucopolysaccharides?

Periodic acid-Schiff

Which type of epithelium is found in the glandular ducts, kidney tubules, and thyroid follicles?

Simple cuboidal

Which type of junctions are responsible for determining and maintaining epithelial polarity?

Occluding (tight) junctions

Which type of gland produces secretions that exit onto epithelial surfaces via ducts?

Exocrine gland

Which type of gland produces secretions (hormones) that enter into the bloodstream?

Endocrine gland

Which type of exocrine gland secretion involves the secretory product and dying cell debris being discharged together?

Holocrine secretion

Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and has the ability to contract and expand?

Transitional epithelium

Which type of epithelium is found in the intestinal lining and is involved in absorption and secretion?

Simple columnar epithelium

Which type of epithelium is responsible for oxygen and CO2 exchange?

Simple squamous epithelium

Which embryonic origin is responsible for the formation of the kidneys and ureters?

Mesoderm

Which stain is commonly used to visualize collagen in tissue samples?

Masson's trichrome

Test your knowledge of epithelium and glands with this quiz! Learn about the anatomy, histology, and physiology of these important structures, as well as their connection to pathology. Perfect for students studying anatomy or pathology.

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