Histology and Cell Biology Quiz Contents
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Histology and Cell Biology Quiz Contents

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Which type of microscope is commonly used for the study of biological materials?

  • Light microscope (correct)
  • Electron microscope
  • X-ray microscope
  • Ultraviolet microscope

    • What is the source of light (illumination) in a light microscope?

  • Candle light
  • Fluorescent light
  • Sunlight
  • Electric light (correct)

    • Which science studies the normal microscopic structure of cells and organs under the microscope?

  • Embryology
  • Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Histology (correct)

    • What is the function of connective tissue in the body?

    <p>Support, protection, and binding of other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body?

    <p>Cardiovascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the nervous tissue in the body?

    <p>Initiating and transmitting electrical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cytoplasm?

    <p>Providing structural support to the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a microscope collects light in the form of a cone that illuminates the object?

    <p>Condenser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Protection against bacteria, chemicals, and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium consists of tall cells with oval basal nuclei?

    <p>Simple columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)?

    <p>$600$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between membranous and non-membranous organelles?

    <p>Membranous organelles are surrounded by membranes, while non-membranous organelles are devoid of membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the microscope supports and connects different tissues and organs?

    <p>Arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a general character of epithelial tissue?

    <p>They have abundant intercellular substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of epithelium is formed of one layer of cells?

    <p>Simple squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of connective tissue in the body?

    <p>To provide support and binding for cells and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is formed primarily of fat cells?

    <p>Adipose C.T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neuro-epithelium?

    <p>To receive stimuli such as taste and smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which general character describes connective tissue?

    <p>Formed of cells and abundant matrix, including amorphous or ground substance and fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reticular connective tissue?

    <p>Formation of the stroma of organs such as lymph nodes and bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of connective tissue?

    <p>Mesodermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle is involuntary and spindle-shaped with cylindrical tapering ends?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the immune-deficiency syndrome known as AIDS?

    <p>Killing of helper T cells by the infecting retrovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in typhoid fever, T.B, influenza, and severe poisoning?

    <p>Neutropenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cells does the nucleus get flattened and pushed to the periphery?

    <p>Fat cells (lipocytes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of skeletal muscles?

    <p>Voluntary movement of limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of polycythemia in people living at high altitudes?

    <p>Decrease in oxygen tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common site for smooth muscles in the body?

    <p>Viscera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle shows branching and non-branching fibers?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for impairing circulation through capillaries in severe polycythemia?

    <p>Increased blood viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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