Body Tissues Quiz: Types and Functions of Human Body Tissues

What is the function of transitional epithelium?

What is the main function of columnar epithelium?

What is the function of fibroblasts?

What is the function of adipose/fat cells?

What is the function of plasma cells?

What is the false appearance created by pseudostratified epithelium?

Where is stratified squamous keratinized epithelium found?

What is the function of mast cells?

Where can cilia be found?

What are the four basic types of tissues in the human body?

What is the function of macrophages?

Name two types of simple epithelium.

What are the functions of epithelial tissue?

List three types of fibers found in connective tissue.

What are the three types of muscular tissue?

Name one part of the nervous system.

Epithelial Tissue

Transitional epithelium: allows stretching and expansion, found in urinary bladder and ureters
Columnar epithelium: absorbs and secretes substances, found in lining of digestive tract and respiratory tract
Pseudostratified epithelium: appears layered due to varying cell heights, found in respiratory tract and Bowman's glands

Connective Tissue

Fibroblasts: produce collagen and other fibers, involved in wound healing and tissue repair
Adipose/fat cells: store energy in the form of fat, found in subcutaneous tissue and around organs
Fibers: three types - collagenous, elastic, and reticular fibers

Immune System

Plasma cells: produce antibodies, derived from B cells
Mast cells: involved in allergic reactions and inflammation

Muscular Tissue

Three types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle

Nervous System

Part of the nervous system: brain

Tissue Types

Four basic types of tissues in the human body: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissue

Cell Types

Macrophages: engulf and digest foreign particles and cellular debris

Cilia

Found in respiratory tract, helping to move mucus and debris out of the lungs

Simple Epithelium

Two types: simple squamous and simple cuboidal

Epithelial Tissue Functions

Protects underlying tissues, absorbs and secretes substances, and detects sensory stimuli

Test your knowledge of the types and functions of human body tissues including epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues. Explore the characteristics and subtypes of epithelial and connective tissues.