60 Questions
Which of the following tissues is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients and fighting infection?
White blood cell
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of bone compared to cartilage?
Presence of inorganic calcium salts
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?
Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?
Cardiac muscle
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of tissue in the human body?
Nervous
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the digestive tract and blood vessels?
Smooth muscle
What is the function of epithelial tissues?
Protection, secretion, and absorption
Which type of tissue is composed of neurons that conduct electrical signals?
Nerve tissue
Which type of tissue is tightly packed sheets of cells that form the covering or lining of all internal and external body surfaces?
Epithelial
What is the main function of neurons?
Sense stimuli
Which type of tissue is loosely organized and composed of cells embedded in a matrix?
Connective
What is an organ system formed by?
Organs that act together
Which type of connective tissue is under the skin and the most widespread in the body?
Loose connective tissue
How many types of tissues is a blood vessel made of?
Two
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy and protecting organs?
Adipose tissue
What is homeostasis?
The ability of the body to maintain balanced conditions
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for connecting epithelia to underlying tissues and holding organs in place?
Fibrous connective tissue
Which type of tissue is responsible for generating movement?
Muscle
Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals?
Nervous
What are the basic types of tissue in the human body?
Epithelial, Connective, Nervous
Which organ produces bile to aid in the absorption of fats?
Liver
What is the function of the pyloric sphincter?
Regulates movement of food from stomach to small intestine
Where does most digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats occur?
Small intestine
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Reabsorb water
Which organ stores bile and empties it into the small intestine?
Gall bladder
What is the function of the pancreas?
Produces digestive enzymes
What happens in the mouth during digestion?
Teeth reduce the size of food
What is the function of the esophagus?
Transports food to stomach
What prevents gastric juices from digesting the stomach?
Mucus
What is the function of the anus?
Undigested materials are excreted as feces
Which organ prevents food from going into the trachea and directs it to the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What is the treatment for choking if the epiglottis fails?
Heimlich Maneuver
Which organ is the largest glandular organ of the body and produces bile?
Liver
Which organ stores bile and secretes it into the duodenum?
Gall bladder
Which organ produces digestive enzymes and secretes them into the duodenum?
Pancreas
Which organ system removes wastes and maintains balance of water, ion, and nitrogen in the body?
Excretory system
Which organ filters the blood and transfers waste urine to the bladder?
Kidney
Which organ is a storage vessel for urine and enveloped in the detrusor muscle?
Bladder
What is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder called?
Ureters
What is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside called?
Urethra
Which organ produces bile and aids in the absorption of fats?
Liver
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Reabsorption of water
What is the function of the anus?
Excretion of undigested materials
What prevents gastric juices from digesting the stomach?
Mucus
Where does most digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats occur?
Small intestine
What is the function of the pancreas?
Produces digestive enzymes
Which organ prevents food from going into the trachea and directs it to the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What is the function of epithelial tissues?
Form the covering or lining of body surfaces
What is the function of the esophagus?
Transport food to stomach
Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals?
Nervous tissue
Which organ prevents food from going into the trachea and directs it to the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What is the function of the pyloric sphincter?
Control the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine
Which organ stores bile and empties it into the small intestine?
Gall bladder
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Absorption of water and formation of feces
Which organ filters the blood and transfers waste urine to the bladder?
Kidney
What is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder called?
Ureter
What is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside called?
Urethra
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the digestive tract and blood vessels?
Smooth muscle
What is the function of the pancreas?
Produce digestive enzymes
Which organ is a storage vessel for urine and enveloped in the detrusor muscle?
Bladder
Test your knowledge on the different types of tissues in the human body, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues. Learn about their functions and where they are located in the body.
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