30 Questions
Which type of microscope is commonly used for the study of biological materials?
Light microscope
What is the source of light (illumination) in a light microscope?
Electric light
Which science studies the normal microscopic structure of cells and organs under the microscope?
Histology
What is the function of connective tissue in the body?
Support, protection, and binding of other tissues
Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body?
Cardiovascular system
What is the main function of the nervous tissue in the body?
Initiating and transmitting electrical signals
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Providing structural support to the cell
Which part of a microscope collects light in the form of a cone that illuminates the object?
Condenser
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
Protection against bacteria, chemicals, and water
Which type of epithelium consists of tall cells with oval basal nuclei?
Simple columnar epithelium
What is the total magnification obtained by multiplying the magnification power of the objective lens and the eye piece together (assuming eye piece magnification power is 15 and objective lens magnification power is 40)?
$600$
What is the main difference between membranous and non-membranous organelles?
Membranous organelles are surrounded by membranes, while non-membranous organelles are devoid of membranes.
Which part of the microscope supports and connects different tissues and organs?
Arm
What is not a general character of epithelial tissue?
They have abundant intercellular substance.
What type of epithelium is formed of one layer of cells?
Simple squamous epithelium
What is the function of connective tissue in the body?
To provide support and binding for cells and organs
Which type of connective tissue is formed primarily of fat cells?
Adipose C.T
What is the main function of neuro-epithelium?
To receive stimuli such as taste and smell
Which general character describes connective tissue?
Formed of cells and abundant matrix, including amorphous or ground substance and fibers
What is the main function of reticular connective tissue?
Formation of the stroma of organs such as lymph nodes and bone marrow
What is the origin of connective tissue?
Mesodermal
Which type of muscle is involuntary and spindle-shaped with cylindrical tapering ends?
Smooth muscle
What causes the immune-deficiency syndrome known as AIDS?
Killing of helper T cells by the infecting retrovirus
What occurs in typhoid fever, T.B, influenza, and severe poisoning?
Neutropenia
In which type of cells does the nucleus get flattened and pushed to the periphery?
Fat cells (lipocytes)
What is the main function of skeletal muscles?
Voluntary movement of limbs
What is the primary cause of polycythemia in people living at high altitudes?
Decrease in oxygen tension
What is a common site for smooth muscles in the body?
Viscera
What type of muscle shows branching and non-branching fibers?
Cardiac muscle
What is responsible for impairing circulation through capillaries in severe polycythemia?
Increased blood viscosity
Test your knowledge of histology and cell biology with this quiz covering various subjects such as microscope, epithelium, connective tissue, cartilage, blood, muscular tissue, nervous tissue, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, skin, respiratory system, and digestive system.
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