Epithelial Tissue - Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
Questions : 12
| Total Attempts: 48
| Recent Updated: 21-Jul-2024
In biology, Tissues are groups of cells with similar structures and functions, forming the fundamental building blocks of organisms. A tissue is therefore often thought of as an assembly of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same embryonic origin that together carry out a specific function. There are four primary types of tissue: epithelial, covering surfaces and lining organs; connective, providing support and structure; muscle, facilitating movement; and nervous, transmitting signals. Epithelial tissues line body cavities and organs, safeguarding against pathogens. Connective tissues include bone, blood, and cartilage, supporting and connecting various body parts. Muscle tissues, such as skeletal, smooth, and cardiac, enable movement and maintain posture. Nervous tissues, found in the brain and spinal cord, transmit electrical impulses for communication. Together, these tissues contribute to the structural integrity and functionality of living organisms. So let's start this quiz and learn important facts about Tissues.
1. Which type of tissue provides support and connects various body parts?
A. Muscle
B. Nervous
C. Epithelial
D. Connective
2. What is the main function of nervous tissue?
A. Support
B. Protection
C. Contraction
D. Signal transmission
3. Bone and blood are examples of which tissue type?
A. Epithelial
B. Muscle
C. Nervous
D. Connective
4. Cardiac muscle tissue is primarily found in which part of the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Lungs
D. Stomach
5. In which part of the human body is cartilage tissue primarily found?
A. Skin
B. Bones
C. Joints
D. Blood vessels
6. The tissue responsible for movement and maintaining posture is?
A. Muscle
B. Nervous
C. Connective
D. Epithelial
7. The lining of the respiratory tract is composed of which type of tissue?
A. Muscle
B. Nervous
C. Epithelial
D. Connective
8. What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
A. Smooth
B. Skeletal
C. Cardiac
D. Involuntary
9. Which connective tissue is responsible for blood cell formation?
A. Cartilage
B. Tendons
C. Adipose tissue
D. Bone marrow
10. Which tissue type allows for rapid communication through electrical impulses?
A. Nervous
B. Muscle
C. Epithelial
D. Connective
11. What is the primary function of ciliated epithelium?
A. Absorption
B. Filtration
C. Contraction
D. Movement of mucus
12. Which type of tissue is responsible for storing and releasing energy in the form of glycogen?
A. Bone tissue
B. Cartilage tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Adipose tissue
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