Types of Tissues and Epithelial Tissue Composition Quiz
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Which type of epithelium lines most of the respiratory passages?

  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium (correct)
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • What is the function of the lining epithelium in the respiratory air passageways?

  • To secrete digestive enzymes
  • To absorb nutrients
  • To provide protection against harmful particles (correct)
  • To allow gas exchange
  • Which type of lining epithelium could have replaced the normal epithelium of the respiratory air passageways in a smoker?

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
  • Transitional epithelium
  • What is a common cause of the change in the lining epithelium of the lung passageways in patients with smoking history?

    <p>Chronic inflammation and irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the new lining epithelium of lung passageways contribute to lung cancer development?

    <p>By increasing susceptibility to mutations and cancerous growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue can be found in the respiratory air passageways?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

    <p>Skeletal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue repair process involves the formation of scar tissue?

    <p>Fibrosis replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which supporting cells in the nervous system provide insulation to axons and aid in signal transmission?

    <p>Oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue repair process involves the replacement of damaged tissue with functional tissue?

    <p>Regeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of astrocytes in the central nervous system?

    <p>Maintain the blood-brain barrier and regulate ion concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue has intercalated discs aiding in coordinated contractions?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microglia in the central nervous system?

    <p>Phagocytosis and immune defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue exhibits involuntary contractions?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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