Anatomy Quiz

Epithelial and Connective Tissue

  1. Which is NOT one of the major groups of tissues?
  2. Squamous
  3. Muscle
  4. Connective
  5. Nerve
  1. Which is NOT true of epithelial tissue?
  2. They have no capillaries
  3. They may be capable of secretion
  4. They have a matrix
  5. Cover outer surfaces or line inner surfaces
  1. An endocrine gland has:
  2. A duct
  3. No duct
  4. No secretion
  5. No blood supply
  1. The type of epithelium in which the surface cells alternate from round to flat is:
  2. Cuboidal
  3. Columnar
  4. Stratified squamous
  5. Transitional
  1. Which is NOT a type of epithelial tissue?
  2. Ciliated epithelium
  3. Simple Cuboidal
  4. Adipose
  5. Glands
  1. Which is NOT a function of simple squamous epithelium?
  2. Forms the alveoli of the lungs and permits diffusion of gases
  3. Lines the trachea, and sweeps mucus and bacteria towards the pharynx
  4. Forms capillaries to permit exchanges of material
  5. Lines arteries and veins and is smooth to prevent abnormal blood clotting
  1. Which is NOT a function of cuboidal epithelium?
  2. Forms the stomach lining and secretes gastric juice
  3. Forms the lining of the small intestine and absorbs nutrients
  4. Secretes the saliva of the salivary glands
  5. May have microvilli to increase the surface area for absorption
  1. The tissue that is thin enough to form capillaries and permit exchange of materials is:
  2. Smooth muscle
  3. Elastic connective tissue
  4. Areolar connective tissue
  5. Simple squamous epithelium
  1. The unicellular gland that secretes mucus in the respiratory tract are:
  2. Goblet cells
  3. Endocrine glands
  4. Microvilli
  5. Serous glands
  1. An example of an exocrine gland is the:
  2. Salivary gland
  3. Thyroid gland
  4. Pituitary gland
  5. Adrenal gland
  1. The name for cells of loose connective tissue is:
  2. Collagen
  3. Adipocytes
  4. Fibroblasts
  5. Chondrocytes
  1. The type of connective tissue with a liquid matrix called plasma is:
  2. Cartilage
  3. Bone
  4. Adipose
  5. Blood
  1. Which statement is NOT true of blood?
  2. White blood cells destroy pathogens and provide immunity
  3. Nutrients and waste products are transported by red blood cells
  4. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin to carry oxygen
  5. Platelets are important for clotting to prevent blood loss
  1. Which statement is NOT true of the epithelial tissues?
  2. Transitional epithelium permits expansion of the urinary bladder
  3. Simple cuboidal epithelium in the salivary glands secretes saliva
  4. Stratified squamous epithelium of the outer layer of skin has living cells on the surface
  5. Simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli permits exchange of gases
  1. Which tissue does NOT contribute to the functioning of the trachea?
  2. Ciliated epithelium seeps mucus and pathogens to the pharynx
  3. Cartilage rings keep the trachea open
  4. Goblet cells produce mucus
  5. Columnar epithelium absorb nutrients
  1. Which is true of connective tissue?
  2. It is a tissue that contains a matrix and cells
  3. It has glands
  4. It can be ciliated
  5. It is capable of secretion
  1. The name of blood forming tissue is:
  2. Plasma
  3. Platlets
  4. Hemopoietic
  5. Lymphatic
  1. Which is NOT a type of white blood cell?
  2. Monocyte
  3. Neutrophil
  4. Platlet
  5. Lymphocyte
  1. The type of connective tissue with a solid matrix made of calcium salts is:
  2. Areolar
  3. Bone
  4. Cartilage
  5. Fibrous
  1. Where would you find cartilage?
  2. In the digestive system
  3. Around eyes
  4. Around kidneys
  5. Between vertebrae
  1. In the fallopian tube, an egg cell is moved toward the uterus by:
  2. Ciliated epithelium
  3. Striated muscle
  4. Nerve tissue
  5. Cuboidal epithelium
  1. To increase their surface are for absorption, columnar cells in the small intestine have:
  2. Microvilli
  3. Cilia
  4. Goblet cells
  5. Ducts
  1. The strong tissue that forms tendons and ligaments is:
  2. Skeletal muscle
  3. Fibrous connective tissue
  4. Bone
  5. Elastic connective tissue
  1. The type of epithelium that makes up the outer layer of skin is:
  2. Simple squamous
  3. Stratified columnar
  4. Stratified squamous
  5. Simple columnar
  1. The type of connective tissue that stores excess energy in the form of fat is:
  2. Fibrous
  3. Cartilage
  4. Elastic
  5. Adipose
  1. Tendons connect:
  2. Muscle to muscle
  3. Bone to bone
  4. Muscle to bone
  5. None of the above
  1. The tissue that transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body is:
  2. Nerve tissue
  3. Blood
  4. Areolar connective tissue
  5. Serous tissue
  1. The type of connective tissue beneath mucous membranes that contains many white blood cells is:
  2. Areolar
  3. Fibrous
  4. Elastic
  5. Cartilage
  6. Which statement is NOT true of glands?
  7. Exocrine glands have ducts to transport their secretions to other sites
  8. The secretions of endocrine glands are called hormones
  9. Endocrine glands have no ducts and their secretions enter capillaries
  10. An example of an exocrine gland is the thyroid gland
  1. Which statement is NOT true of the connective tissues?
  2. Adipose tissue stores protein as a potential energy source
  3. Fibrous connective tissue makes up tendons that connect muscle to bone
  4. Areolar connective tissue is found between the skin and the muscle
  5. Elastic connective tissue around the alveoli contributes to normal exhalation
  1. Which tissue is matched with it appropriate cell name?
  2. Bone-fibroblasts
  3. Areolar-adipocytes
  4. Blood-osteocytes
  5. Cartilage-chondrocytes
  1. Which is NOT an importance of vitamin C?
  2. Synthesis of collagen
  3. Absorption of calcium
  4. Prevents bleeding gums
  5. Found in citrus fruit
  1. Which is NOT true about collagen?
  2. It is the carbohydrate that makes tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues strong
  3. It minimizes wrinkles and scars
  4. Injections need to be repeated several times because its effects are temporary
  5. It can destroy the person’s connective tissue
  1. Which is true about cartilage?
  2. Contains no calcium salts
  3. It contains less water than bone
  4. There are capillaries within it
  5. Is made of a protein-carbohydrate matrix
  1. Which is true about elastic connective tissue?
  2. Vessels are relaxed when the heart pumps blood
  3. Vessels are stretched when the heart relaxes
  4. It has a matrix of calcium
  5. Helps maintain blood pressure