Histology Study and Human Body Organization Quiz

What is the main tool used to study cells in histology?

Microscope

How many levels of organization does the human body have?

Three

What is histology the study of?

Body tissues and cells

Which type of cell is specialized for the performance of a common function?

Red blood cell Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents an association of two or more organs that together perform an overall function?

Organ system Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that surrounds a eukaryotic cell's protoplasm?

Plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the extracellular matrix?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In which tissue type is the stroma the supporting tissue?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the protoplasm?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Which basic tissue type is responsible for movement?

Muscular tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where does the epithelial tissue form various organs and glands?

Internal cavities Signup and view all the answers

Which function does not belong to the basic functions of epithelial tissue?

Control of body activities Signup and view all the answers

'Epithelial cells, whether arranged in a single layer or in multiple layers, are always contiguous with one another'. This statement refers to which main character of epithelial tissue?

Attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions attributed to the extracellular matrix?

To provide mechanical support for the cells Signup and view all the answers

'Epithelium is one of the four basic tissues, with a wide distribution and many functions'. Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelium mentioned in the text?

'Receiving information from outside and inside the body to control body activities' Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the ground substance in the extracellular matrix?

Glycosaminoglycans and adhesive glycoproteins Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type forms glands and line their ducts?

Epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where is loose connective tissue primarily located?

Underneath epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue has a higher density of fibers?

Dense connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What are the most abundant cells in connective tissue proper?

Fibroblasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of loose connective tissue?

To hold organs in place Signup and view all the answers

What can ground substance do in the extracellular matrix?

Mineralize and solidify, as in bones Signup and view all the answers

Where is dense irregular connective tissue found?

In capsules of different organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of elastic cartilage?

Provides flexible support for soft tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant cell in connective tissue proper?

Fibroblasts Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates chondroblasts into chondrocytes?

Synthesizing the cartilage matrix Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is found between many organs and allows diffusion of water, salts, and nutrients to adjacent cells?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage provides a smooth and low-friction surface for joints?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of the matrix in fibrocartilage?

Amorphous Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of dense regular connective tissue?

Regular and parallel arranged collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the arterial walls according to the text?

Elastin fibers in addition to collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of the fibers in dense irregular connective tissue?

Random and irregular orientation collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers