15 Questions
Which type of epithelium lines most of the respiratory passages?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
What is the function of the lining epithelium in the respiratory air passageways?
To provide protection against harmful particles
Which type of lining epithelium could have replaced the normal epithelium of the respiratory air passageways in a smoker?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What is a common cause of the change in the lining epithelium of the lung passageways in patients with smoking history?
Chronic inflammation and irritation
How can the new lining epithelium of lung passageways contribute to lung cancer development?
By increasing susceptibility to mutations and cancerous growth
What type of muscle tissue can be found in the respiratory air passageways?
Smooth muscle
Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
Skeletal muscle
What type of tissue repair process involves the formation of scar tissue?
Fibrosis replacement
Which supporting cells in the nervous system provide insulation to axons and aid in signal transmission?
Oligodendrocytes
What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels?
Smooth muscle
Which type of tissue repair process involves the replacement of damaged tissue with functional tissue?
Regeneration
What are the primary functions of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
Maintain the blood-brain barrier and regulate ion concentrations
Which type of muscle tissue has intercalated discs aiding in coordinated contractions?
Cardiac muscle
What is the primary function of microglia in the central nervous system?
Phagocytosis and immune defense
Which type of muscle tissue exhibits involuntary contractions?
Cardiac muscle
Test your knowledge on different types of tissues such as epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. Get familiar with the composition, characteristics, and functions of epithelial tissue including cell surfaces, basement membrane, avascularity, and regeneration capabilities.
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