Exploring Human Body Tissues

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Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue in the human body?

  • Nervous tissue
  • Glandular tissue (correct)
  • Connective tissue
  • Muscular tissue

Which embryological origin is associated with epithelial tissue?

  • Endoderm
  • Mesoderm
  • Ectoderm (correct)
  • All of the above

Which of the following best describes the function of connective tissue?

  • Initiates and transmits action potentials
  • Protects and supports the body and its organs (correct)
  • Covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs
  • Responsible for movement and generation of force

Which type of tissue is responsible for movement and generation of force and heat?

<p>Muscular tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a general characteristic of epithelial tissue?

<p>Many cells with tight cellular cohesion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium is found in the skin with multiple layers?

<p>Stratified epithelium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which embryological origin is associated with the sensory epithelia of the eye, ear, and nose?

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

Which tissue lines the anterior tongue, hard palate, and sides of the mouth?

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

Which tissue forms the epidermis and its appendages, such as nails and hair?

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

Which tissue lines the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts?

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

Which tissue lines the posterior tongue, soft palate, and floor of the mouth?

<p>Endoderm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the polarity of an epithelium?

<p>Both apical and basal surfaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specialized structures are found on the apical surface of an epithelium?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the basement membrane?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the specific functions of epithelium?

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