Tissue Types and Functions Quiz
10 Questions
8 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which function is NOT performed by epithelial tissue?

  • Absorption
  • Protection
  • Secretion
  • Transportation (correct)

Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for movement?

  • Connective
  • Muscle (correct)
  • Nervous
  • Epithelial

What is the main function of connective tissue?

  • Storing oxygen
  • Facilitating movement
  • Covering surfaces
  • Providing support (correct)

Which of the following tissues includes organs such as the brain and spinal cord?

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

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

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

Which characteristic describes how epithelial cells are organized?

<p>They form continuous sheets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

<p>To anchor epithelial cells to connective tissue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial cell is characterized by a cube-like shape?

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

Which statement about epithelial tissue is true regarding its vascularity?

<p>Epithelial tissue is avascular. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are stratified epithelial tissues named?

<p>By the shape of the cells at the apical surface. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Epithelial Tissue Function

Covers and lines surfaces; protects, absorbs, filters and secretes.

Connective Tissue

Supports and connects tissues.

Muscle tissue function

Allows for movement in the body.

Epithelial tissue types

Layers of cells covering and lining surfaces.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Nervous Tissue function

Controls and coordinates body functions.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Epithelial Sheet Structure

Epithelial cells form continuous sheets tightly bound together, like tiles on a roof.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Apical Surface

The top surface of an epithelial cell, bordering an open space (lumen).

Signup and view all the flashcards

Basement Membrane

The layer below the epithelial cells that attaches them to connective tissue.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Avascular Epithelial Tissue

Epithelial tissue doesn't have blood vessels running through it. It doesn't have blood.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Simple vs. Stratified Epithelium

Simple epithelium has one layer of cells, while stratified has multiple layers. Stratified epithelia are named for the cell type at the top layer.

Signup and view all the flashcards

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser