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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which embryological layer gives rise to epithelial tissue?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the function of adipocytes?

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

    Which cells are the principal active cells of connective tissue?

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

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

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

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

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

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