Types of Tissues in the Human Body

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Which embryological origin is responsible for the lining of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts?

  • Mesoderm
  • Endoderm (correct)
  • Contact
  • Ectoderm

Which structure is found on the apical surface of an epithelium?

  • Basement membrane
  • Intestinal brush border
  • Microvilli (correct)
  • Ciliated columnar epithelium

Which tissue is responsible for producing the majority of the tubular renal epithelium?

  • Mesoderm (correct)
  • Endoderm
  • Ectoderm
  • Environment

Which structure provides attachment and support for the epithelium?

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

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue in the human body?

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

Which embryological layer gives rise to epithelial tissue?

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

What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?

<p>To protect and support the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells differentiate into dentin forming odontoblasts, pulp, and periodontal ligament?

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

Which cells are the principal active cells of connective tissue and produce fibers and ground substance?

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

Which cells store triglycerides and are found beneath the skin and around internal organs?

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

What type of cells are modified fibroblasts that secrete collagen and can contract?

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

What is the main polysaccharide found in the ground substance of connective tissue?

<p>Glycosaminoglycans (GAG's) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells differentiate into dentin forming odontoblasts, pulp, and periodontal ligament?

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

What is the function of adipocytes?

<p>Storage of triglycerides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are the principal active cells of connective tissue?

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

Which cells have properties between fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells, secrete collagen, and can contract?

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

What is the main function of ground substance in connective tissue?

<p>Maintaining cell shape and lubrication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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