Lecture 4 MHS1101

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Which type of stratified epithelium is considered rare?

  • Stratified columnar (correct)
  • Stratified squamous
  • Stratified cuboidal
  • Transitional epithelium

Where can keratinized stratified squamous epithelium be commonly found?

  • Esophagus
  • Tongue
  • Oral mucosa
  • Palms and soles (correct)

What is a primary function of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

  • Resisting water loss
  • Producing sperm
  • Producing sweat
  • Resisting abrasion and penetration of pathogens (correct)

Which type of epithelium undergoes continuous mitosis in its deepest layers?

<p>Stratified squamous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of stratified cuboidal epithelium?

<p>Surface cells are square or round. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium in the skin?

<p>Resisting penetration by pathogenic organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which location would you likely find nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

<p>Oral mucosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of the stratified cuboidal epithelium?

<p>Producing ovarian hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of reticular tissue?

<p>To form a supportive framework for lymphatic organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of dense regular connective tissue?

<p>Densely packed, parallel collagen fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is dense irregular connective tissue typically found?

<p>In the deeper layer of skin and capsules around organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of adipose tissue?

<p>To store energy and provide insulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers and fibroblasts?

<p>Mesh of reticular fibers and fibroblasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

<p>Dense regular connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of brown fat in juveniles?

<p>To produce heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of adipose cells?

<p>Empty-looking cells with thin margins and nucleus pressed against cell membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protein structure anchors the basal region of cells to the basement membrane?

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

Which epithelial tissue function involves the removal of metabolic waste products?

<p>Excretion of wastes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of pseudostratified columnar epithelia?

<p>Multiple layers of cells where all cells touch the basement membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about simple epithelia?

<p>It consists of one layer of cells named by their shape. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of junction allows small solutes to pass between cells?

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

Which epithelial tissue type appears stratified but is actually a single layer?

<p>Pseudostratified columnar epithelia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the apical surface of an epithelial cell?

<p>The surface facing away from the basement membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by cells named according to the shape of their apical cells and having multiple layers?

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

Which type of epithelium permits rapid diffusion or transport of substances?

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

Where can you find simple cuboidal epithelium?

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

Which type of epithelium has a brush border of microvilli?

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

What is a key function of pseudostratified epithelium?

<p>Secretion and propulsion of mucus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which epithelium type can be found in the glomeruli?

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

Which characteristic is unique to pseudostratified epithelium?

<p>Nuclei at several layers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which epithelium type lines the GI tract?

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

Which epithelium type is associated with mucus production and movement?

<p>Simple cuboidal epithelium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the surface cells of transitional epithelium when stretched?

<p>They change from round to flat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

<p>To support, connect, and protect organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell in fibrous connective tissue produces fibers and ground substance of the matrix?

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

What is the main component of collagenous fibers?

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

What is the function of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>To regulate water and electrolyte balance of tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of areolar tissue?

<p>It has a loose arrangement of fibers and abundant blood vessels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mast cells in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>To secrete heparin and histamine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of adipocytes in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>To store triglycerides (fat molecules) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of compact bone?

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

What is the characteristic structure of compact bone?

<p>Onion-like layers around central canals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of perforating canals in compact bone?

<p>To allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of spongy bone?

<p>It has a lattice of bone covered with endosteum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of trabeculae in spongy bone?

<p>To develop along lines of mechanical stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of osteocytes in compact bone?

<p>They are found in the lacunae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between compact and spongy bone?

<p>Compact bone has central canals, while spongy bone does not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the central canal in compact bone?

<p>To allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is rich in elastin fibers, making it highly flexible?

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

Which type of cartilage provides smooth surfaces for joint movement and is found in the trachea?

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

What type of cartilage contains a large amount of collagen fibers, providing tensile strength and resistance to compression?

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

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bone tissue?

<p>Forms smooth surfaces for joints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue type is primarily responsible for storing fat molecules?

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

In which locations would you primarily find fibrocartilage?

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

Which type of cartilage is most commonly associated with the growth plate within bones?

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

Which cell type is NOT typically found in fibrous connective tissue?

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

What is the primary function of reticular tissue?

<p>Forming a supportive framework for lymphatic organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by densely packed, parallel collagen fibers?

<p>Dense regular connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is designed to withstand unpredictable stresses?

<p>Dense irregular connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is adipose tissue commonly found?

<p>Subcutaneous fat and organ packing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic identifies cells in adipose tissue?

<p>Empty-looking cells with thin margins and a nucleus pressed against the cell membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type forms a stroma for lymphatic organs?

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

Which type of tissue has elastic fibers forming wavy sheets?

<p>Dense regular connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following locations is dense irregular connective tissue found?

<p>Deeper layer of skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do osteogenic cells play in bone tissue?

<p>They give rise to most other bone cell types. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is unique to osteoblasts in bone tissue?

<p>They form a single layer under the endosteum and periosteum. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do osteocytes contribute to bone remodeling?

<p>By acting as strain sensors and regulating bone remodeling. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of the inorganic matter in the bone matrix?

<p>Hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic helps osteoclasts in dissolving bone tissue?

<p>Ruffled border facing the bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major function of the ceramic portion of bone?

<p>Supporting body weight without sagging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results from a defect in collagen deposition?

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

Which cells are responsible for synthesizing the organic matter of the bone matrix?

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

What is the characteristic of cartilage tissue?

<p>It is a type of connective tissue with a flexible matrix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of perichondrium in elastic and most hyaline cartilage?

<p>It contains reserve population of chondroblasts for cartilage growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage has a clear, glassy appearance and very fine collagen fibers?

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

What is the function of elastic cartilage?

<p>It provides flexible, elastic support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage contains large, coarse bundles of collagen fibers?

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

What is a characteristic of hyaline cartilage?

<p>It has a clear, glassy appearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fibrocartilage?

<p>It resists compression and absorbs shock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of chondrocytes?

<p>They are mature cartilage cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage contains large, coarse bundles of collagen fibers and resists compression and absorbs shock?

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

What is the characteristic of hyaline cartilage?

<p>Clear, glassy appearance with very fine collagen fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of perichondrium?

<p>To contain a reserve population of chondroblasts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage provides flexible, elastic support and is found in the external ear and epiglottis?

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

What is the main function of chondrocytes?

<p>To produce cartilage matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cartilage in general?

<p>Firm and flexible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage?

<p>Hyaline cartilage has a clear, glassy appearance, while elastic cartilage has an abundance of elastic fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cartilage in the body?

<p>To facilitate movement and reduce friction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of compact bone?

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

What is the characteristic structure of compact bone?

<p>onion-like layers around central canals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of perforating canals in compact bone?

<p>to allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of spongy bone?

<p>it has a few osteons and no central canals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of trabeculae in spongy bone?

<p>to develop along lines of mechanical stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of osteocytes in compact bone?

<p>they are in lacunae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between compact and spongy bone?

<p>spongy bone has a few osteons and no central canals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the central canal in compact bone?

<p>to allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of reticular tissue?

<p>To form a supportive stroma for lymphatic organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of dense regular connective tissue?

<p>Densely packed, parallel collagen fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of dense irregular connective tissue?

<p>Deeper layer of skin and capsules around organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of adipose tissue?

<p>To provide energy storage, insulation, and cushioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers and fibroblasts?

<p>Mesh of reticular fibers and fibroblasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

<p>Dense regular connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of brown fat in juveniles?

<p>To produce heat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of adipose cells?

<p>Empty-looking cells with thin margins and nucleus pressed against cell membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is abundant in blood vessels and contains all six cell types?

<p>Areolar tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of collagenous fibers in connective tissue?

<p>To provide toughness and flexibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the ground substance of fibrous connective tissue regulates water and electrolyte balance?

<p>Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage contains the protein elastin, allowing it to stretch and recoil?

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

What is a characteristic location for transitional epithelium?

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

Which type of connective tissue fiber forms the framework for the spleen and lymph nodes?

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

What is the role of mast cells in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>Secreting heparin and histamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in fibrous connective tissue is responsible for producing fibers and ground substance?

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

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

<p>To form soft organic matter of matrix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone remodeling through dissolution?

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

Where do osteocytes reside?

<p>In the lacunae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bone's inorganic matter is hydroxyapatite?

<p>85% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the ceramic component of bone play?

<p>Supports body weight without sagging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition results from a collagen deposition defect?

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

Which bone cells are characterized by having a ruffled border and multiple nuclei?

<p>Osteoclasts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates osteogenic cells to increase the number of osteoblasts?

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

Which type of cartilage contains large, coarse bundles of collagen fibers?

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

Which cells produce the matrix surrounding them in cartilage?

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

What type of cartilage is responsible for holding airways open and is clear with a glassy appearance?

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

Where is elastic cartilage primarily found?

<p>External ear and epiglottis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with hyaline cartilage?

<p>Found in the intervertebral discs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fibrocartilage?

<p>Resisting compression and absorbing shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure surrounds elastic and most hyaline cartilage?

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

Why does cartilage lack blood vessels?

<p>It relies on diffusion for nutrients and waste removal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure within compact bone contains blood vessels and nerves?

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

Which component of compact bone is arranged in concentric lamellae?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of spongy bone?

<p>Few osteons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the narrow slivers of bone found in spongy bone?

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

What is the function of trabeculae in spongy bone?

<p>Act as weight-bearing structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is not found in spongy bone?

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

Which structure is responsible for carrying transverse or diagonal passages in compact bone?

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

Which type of cell resides in the lacunae of compact bone?

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

What is the main characteristic of collagenous fibers?

<p>They are tough, flexible, and stretch-resistant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fibrous connective tissue cell type synthesizes antibodies?

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

What is the primary function of macrophages in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>Activate the immune system and phagocytize foreign material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protein is dominant in the composition of elastic fibers?

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

Which type of connective tissue stores fat molecules?

<p>Adipocytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main functional role of proteoglycans in fibrous connective tissue?

<p>They form colloids that hold tissues together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue component regulates water and electrolyte balance?

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

What is unique about the vascularity of loose connective tissue?

<p>It has many blood vessels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of elastic cartilage?

<p>It is rich in elastin fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is primarily associated with osteoblasts?

<p>Bone formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations is most commonly associated with hyaline cartilage?

<p>Trachea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of fibrocartilage?

<p>It consists of densely packed, parallel collagen fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is unique to osteoclasts?

<p>Ruffled border facing bone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is primarily inorganic in the bone matrix?

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

Which type of tissue is known for energy storage, insulation, and cushioning?

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

What is the major organic component of the bone matrix synthesized by osteoblasts?

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

What type of tissue is typically found in deeper layers of skin and capsules around organs?

<p>Dense irregular connective tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In bone tissue, what primarily contributes to its flexibility?

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

Where are reticular fibers and fibroblasts found?

<p>In lymph nodes and spleen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption located on the bone surface?

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

Which tissue has few visible cells and withstands unpredictable stresses?

<p>Dense irregular connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is a part of the bone matrix and contributes to its hardness but not synthesized by osteoblasts?

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

Where is dense regular connective tissue typically found?

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