Types of Tissues in Biology

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Which type of tissue is characterized by large sheets of cells on the outer surfaces of the body and glandular tissue?

  • Epithelial tissue (correct)
  • Muscle tissue
  • Connective tissue
  • Nervous tissue

What type of tissue is responsible for providing structural support and protection, as well as serving as a framework for the body?

  • Nervous tissue
  • Connective tissue (correct)
  • Epithelial tissue
  • Muscle tissue

Which type of tissue is specialized for contraction and generating physical force?

  • Connective tissue
  • Epithelial tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Muscle tissue (correct)

What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body?

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

Which type of tissue is mainly involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation?

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

Which organ systems are primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body?

<p>Endocrine and nervous systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signaling mechanism does the nervous system primarily use?

<p>Chemical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting signals in the nervous system?

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

What is the primary chemical signal used by the endocrine system?

<p>Hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organ system do signals always travel short distances?

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

Which of the following systems targets both internal and external environments?

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

Which surface of epithelial cells is exposed to the outside world?

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

What is the main function of connective tissue proper?

<p>Support, protection, and connection of other tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is mainly involved in involuntary control of internal organs?

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

What is the main role of neurons in nervous tissue?

<p>Propagate signals throughout the nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feedback system brings the body back to its set point?

<p>Negative feedback system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

<p>Dispersed in a non-cellular matrix (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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