Human Tissue Types Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four basic tissue types in the human body?

  • Cartilage (correct)
  • Muscle
  • Connective Tissue
  • Epithelium

    • Which of these best describes the apical surface of an epithelial cell?

  • The lateral surface of the cell adhering to a neighbouring cell
  • The surface facing toward the external environment. (correct)
  • The part of the cell that rests on the basal lamina.
  • The surface that faces toward the connective tissue.

    • Which of the following tissues is primarily responsible for interfacing between two different environments in the human body?

  • Muscle Tissue
  • Nervous Tissue
  • Connective Tissue
  • Epithelial Tissue (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic feature of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Cells are held together by specialized junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with epithelial tissue?

    <p>Direct blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are epithelial tissues typically found in the body?

    <p>Lining of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of stratified epithelium?

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

    Where is simple squamous epithelium primarily found?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a specific type of connective tissue listed?

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

    What provides support for epithelial tissue?

    <p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is characterized by cube-like cells?

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

    Which tissue is responsible for the movement of the body and substances within it?

    <p>Muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of simple cuboidal epithelia?

    <p>Secretion and absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is stratified squamous epithelium typically located?

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

    Which of the following is TRUE about pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

    <p>It is considered a single layer, but not all cells reach the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the simple columnar epithelium found in the stomach mucosa?

    <p>Secretion and absorption of substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell junction is primarily responsible for preventing the passage of molecules between cells?

    <p>Zonula occludens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of desmosomes in epithelial tissue?

    <p>Resisting mechanical stress and preventing cell separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell junction allows for the direct transfer of small molecules and ions between adjacent cells?

    <p>Gap junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hemidesmosomes differ from desmosomes in terms of their attachment?

    <p>Desmosomes attach to adjacent cells, while hemidesmosomes attach to the basement membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell structure is crucial for epithelial tissue regeneration after damage?

    <p>Basement membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microfilaments within the cytoskeleton?

    <p>Involved in muscle contraction and intracellular movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the lateral border microstructures of epithelial cells?

    <p>Basement membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein is primarily associated with the function of microfilaments?

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

    What is a characteristic feature of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue?

    <p>Collagen fibers are irregularly arranged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is known for its poorly vascularized structure?

    <p>Dense Regular Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does Dense Irregular Connective Tissue primarily serve?

    <p>Provides flexibility and resistance to force from multiple directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures are primarily composed of Dense Regular Connective Tissue?

    <p>Ligaments and tendons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the collagen fibers in Dense Regular Connective Tissue is true?

    <p>They are arranged in parallel with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is characterized as involuntary and striated?

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

    What is the primary characteristic that differentiates smooth muscle from cardiac and skeletal muscle?

    <p>No Striations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue type is primarily responsible for wrapping nerves and blood vessels in the dermis?

    <p>Loose (Areolar) CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the skin, which layer is composed of stratified squamous epithelium?

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

    Which connective tissue type in the hypodermis contributes significantly to energy storage?

    <p>Adipose CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of intermediate filaments in the cell?

    <p>Provide structural stability and resist tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is characterized by having few collagen fibers and abundant ground substance?

    <p>Loose Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of collagen in connective tissue?

    <p>Offers high tensile strength and toughness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not part of the extracellular matrix?

    <p>Mast Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of elastin allows it to provide high stretchability?

    <p>Its long and thin structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do proteoglycans contribute to the function of connective tissue?

    <p>They hold body fluids like a sponge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of regular dense connective tissue?

    <p>Densely and orderly packed fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily involved in the secretion of extracellular matrix proteins?

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

    Study Notes

    Tissue Types

    • Four basic tissue types exist in the human body
    • Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue

    Epithelial Tissue

    • Forms sheets of cells that line surfaces and cavities
    • Interfaces with two different environments
    • Composed almost entirely of cells
    • Specialized junctions that hold cells together
    • Polarity:
      • Apical: surface-facing side of the cell
      • Basal: side of the cell resting on a basal lamina (membrane)
    • Supported by connective tissue
    • Avascular: receives oxygen and nutrients via diffusion
    • Highly regenerative: constantly dividing and replacing old cells

    Epithelial Classification

    • Based on cell shape:

      • Squamous: flat cells
      • Cuboidal: cube-like cells
      • Columnar: taller than wide cells

    • Based on layers:

      • Simple: one layer of cells
      • Stratified: multiple layers of cells

    • Specific examples of simple epithelium:

      • Simple squamous epithelium: found in alveoli (lungs), allows for diffusion and filtration
      • Simple cuboidal epithelium: kidney tubules, allows for secretion and absorption
      • Simple columnar epithelium: stomach mucosa, allows absorption and secretion (contains cilia)

    • Examples of stratified epithelium

      • Stratified squamous epithelium: esophagus, protection from abrasion
      • Stratified cuboidal epithelium: parotid duct, provides protection
      • Stratified columnar epithelium: male urethra, protection and secretion

    Other Epithelial Tissue Types

    • Pseudostratified epithelium: appears layered but is a single layer; functions in secretion and absorption (found in trachea)
    • Transitional epithelium: changes shape depending on organ distention; found in urinary organs like the bladder; function as a barrier with distensible properties

    Cellular Components of Epithelial Cells

    • Cell surface features:
      • Apical side:
        • Microvilli: maximize surface area for absorption and help to anchor mucus sheets
        • Cilia: propel mucus or particles across the cells' surface
      • Lateral side:
        • Cell junctions:
          • Tight junctions (Zonula occludens) prevent molecules from passing between cells
          • Adherens junctions (Zonula adherens) connect cells to actin filaments
          • Desmosomes connect cells and resist stress
          • Gap junctions form tunnels for molecules to pass.
      • Basal side:
        • Hemidesmosomes are similar to desmosomes but attach cells to the basement membrane
        • Basement membrane: attaches epithelial tissue to connective tissue
    • Intracellular components
      • Cytoskeleton:
        • Microfilaments (small)
        • Intermediate filaments (medium)
        • Microtubules (large)

    Connective Tissue

    • Connective tissue provides support and binding
    • Hydration by holding body fluids
    • Transportation of nutrients and wastes
    • Defense against infections
    • Storage of energy
    • Composed of cells and extracellular matrix
    • Cells
      • Fibroblasts secrete extracellular matrix proteins and ground substance
      • Immune cells fight infection
    • Extracellular Matrix Proteins:
      • Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers contribute to strength, elasticity, and form networks
    • Ground Substance (proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans): soaks up fluids like a sponge
    • Subtypes of connective tissue proper:
      • Loose connective tissue (Areolar, Adipose, Reticular)
      • Dense Irregular connective tissue
      • Dense Regular connective tissue

    Types of Connective Tissue Proper

    • Areolar Connective Tissue:
    • Adipose Connective Tissue: stores nutrients (white fat) and creates heat (brown fat)
    • Reticular Connective Tissue: forms a network of fibers, providing structural support in some organs, like the spleen, liver and bone marrow

    Dense Irregular CT:

    • High collagen content with irregularly arranged fibers
    • Provides strength to withstand tension from multiple directions
    • Found in dermis of the skin and fibrous capsules of organs

    Dense Regular CT

    • Collagen fibers are arranged in parallel bundles
    • Found in tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses
    • Strength and resistance to stress along that axis of fibers

    Muscle Tissue

    • Three types of muscle tissue:
      • Skeletal muscle: striated, multinucleated, voluntary
      • Cardiac muscle: striated, uninucleated, involuntary
      • Smooth muscle: no striations, uninucleated, involuntary

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