Animal K Tissuiya

Question 1

What type of tissue is Areolar?

Answer 1

Connective tissue

Areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue that supports and binds other tissues.

Question 2

What is the primary function of Adipose tissue?

Answer 2

Energy storage and insulation

Adipose tissue is specialized for storing fat and providing thermal insulation.

Question 3

Which type of tissue is Skeletal?

Answer 3

Muscular tissue

Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements and is attached to bones.

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of epithelial tissues?

Answer 4

Covering or protective tissue in animal body

Epithelial tissues line surfaces and cavities and serve as a barrier.

Question 5

True or False: Epithelial cells are tightly packed with intercellular spaces.

Answer 5

False

Epithelial cells are tightly packed with no intercellular spaces.

Question 6

What structure separates all epithelial tissues from others?

Answer 6

Basement membrane

The basement membrane provides support and anchorage for epithelial tissues.

Question 7

What are the two types of Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 7

Simple Squamous Tissue and Stratified Squamous Tissue

Simple squamous tissue is a single layer, while stratified squamous tissue has multiple layers.

Question 8

Describe the structure of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue.

Answer 8

Single layer of extremely thin cells

This structure allows for efficient diffusion and filtration.

Question 9

What is the primary function of Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 9

Protection from wear and tear

This type of tissue is found in areas subject to friction, such as the skin.

Question 10

What shape are the cells in Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 10

Cube-like, with equal height and width

This shape is typical for glands and kidney tubules.

Question 11

Where can Columnar Epithelial Tissue be commonly found?

Answer 11

Lining of the intestine and stomach

Columnar epithelial cells are taller than they are wide and often have specialized functions.

Question 12

What are the characteristics of Ciliated Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 12

Cells have hair-like projections called cilia

Cilia help in the movement of substances like mucus in the respiratory tract.

Question 13

What is the function of cilia in Ciliated Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 13

Facilitates movement of mucus, urine, egg, etc.

The rhythmic beating of cilia aids in transport within the body.

Question 14

List the types of Muscular Tissue.

Answer 14

• Striated
• Smooth
• Cardiac

Each type of muscular tissue has distinct functions and locations in the body.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a key component of connective tissue.

Answer 15

Basement membrane

The basement membrane provides structural support and separation from other tissues.

Question 16

What is muscular tissue composed of?

Answer 16

Muscle cells or muscle fibres

Muscle fibres are elongated and large sized.

Question 17

What are the functions of muscular tissue?

Answer 17

Contraction and relaxation

Contractile proteins facilitate the movement of the body.

Question 18

What are the three types of muscular tissue?

Answer 18

• Cardiac muscle
• Skeletal muscle
• Smooth muscle

Question 19

What are the characteristics of smooth/visceral muscles?

Answer 19

• Unbranched
• Slow
• Striations are absent
• Do not fatigue

Question 20

What is another name for smooth muscle?

Answer 20

Visceral muscle

Smooth muscle is spindle shaped or fusiform.

Question 21

Where is the nucleus located in smooth muscle cells?

Answer 21

At the centre of each cell

Question 22

Name two organs that have visceral muscles.

Answer 22

• Intestine
• Stomach

Question 23

What is the nature of skeletal muscle movement?

Answer 23

Fast in nature

Question 24

How do skeletal muscles fatigue compared to smooth muscles?

Answer 24

Easily fatigue

Smooth muscles do not fatigue.

Question 25

What shape are muscle fibres in smooth muscle?

Answer 25

Elongated and cylindrical

Question 26

What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle regarding striations?

Answer 26

Striations are present: Striated Muscles

Question 27

Are skeletal muscles voluntary or involuntary?

Answer 27

Voluntary muscles

Question 28

What is the characteristic of smooth muscles regarding control?

Answer 28

Not under our control: Involuntary Muscles

Question 29

How many nuclei are present in each cell of skeletal muscle?

Answer 29

Each cell is multinucleated (many nuclei)

Question 30

What is a key function of smooth/visceral muscles?

Answer 30

Peristalsis

Question 31

What type of muscles are attached to the skeleton?

Answer 31

Skeletal muscles

Question 32

What is the shape of cardiac muscle fibers?

Answer 32

Cylindrical ## Footnote Cardiac muscle fibers are cylindrical in shape.

Question 33

How many nuclei are present in each cardiac muscle fiber?

Answer 33

Uninucleated ## Footnote Each cardiac muscle fiber has one nucleus.

Question 34

Are cardiac muscle fibers branched or unbranched?

Answer 34

Branched ## Footnote Cardiac muscle fibers are branched.

Question 35

What type of striations are present in cardiac muscles?

Answer 35

Striations ## Footnote Striations are a characteristic feature of cardiac muscles.

Question 36

Do cardiac muscles fatigue?

Answer 36

Do not fatigue ## Footnote Cardiac muscles are known for not fatiguing.

Question 37

Where is cardiac muscle primarily found?

Answer 37

Only present in heart ## Footnote Cardiac muscle is exclusive to the heart.

Question 38

What type of muscle is cardiac muscle classified as?

Answer 38

Involuntary muscles ## Footnote Cardiac muscles function involuntarily.

Question 39

What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

Answer 39

Help to pump and distribute blood to body ## Footnote Cardiac muscle's main function is to pump blood.

Question 40

What type of muscle fibers are found in skeletal muscle?

Answer 40

Striated, tubular, and multinucleated ## Footnote Skeletal muscle fibers are striated and tubular with multiple nuclei.

Question 41

What is the main feature of smooth muscle fibers?

Answer 41

Non-striated, spindle-shaped, and uninucleated ## Footnote Smooth muscle fibers lack striations and are shaped like spindles.

Question 42

Where are skeletal muscles usually attached?

Answer 42

To skeleton ## Footnote Skeletal muscles are typically connected to bones.

Question 43

What is the primary role of connective tissue?

Answer 43

Connects various body parts ## Footnote Connective tissue serves to bind and support different body structures.

Question 44

What type of matrix can cells in connective tissue be embedded in?

Answer 44

Jelly, fluid, dense, or rigid ## Footnote The matrix in connective tissue can vary in consistency.

Question 45

What are the main types of connective tissue mentioned?

Answer 45

* Cartilage * Blood * Bone * Adipose Tissue * Tendons ## Footnote These are some examples of connective tissue types.

Question 46

What is the function of adipose tissue?

Answer 46

Acts as fat storage ## Footnote Adipose tissue stores energy in the form of fat.

Question 47

What are the characteristics of cardiac muscle fibers?

Answer 47

* Striated * Branched * Uninucleated ## Footnote Cardiac muscle fibers have distinct structural features.

Question 48

What is the histology of smooth muscle?

Answer 48

Non-striated, spindle-shaped, and uninucleated ## Footnote Smooth muscle cells differ histologically from cardiac and skeletal muscles.

Question 49

What role does connective tissue play in organ placement?

Answer 49

Prevents organ from getting displaced by body movements ## Footnote Connective tissue helps stabilize organ positions.

Question 50

What type of connective tissue is areolar connective tissue?

Answer 50

Loose Connective Tissue

Question 51

What is the primary function of tendons?

Answer 51

Connects muscles to bones

Question 52

What is the structural characteristic of adipose connective tissue?

Answer 52

Aggregation of fat cells

Question 53

Which connective tissue provides shock absorption and insulation?

Answer 53

Adipose Connective Tissue

Question 54

How many bones does a child typically have?

Answer 54

300 bones

Question 55

How many bones does an adult typically have?

Answer 55

206 bones

Question 56

What is the matrix of cartilage like?

Answer 56

Gel-like

Question 57

What is the primary occurrence of loose connective tissue?

Answer 57

Between skin and muscles

Question 58

What are the main components of the matrix in bone?

Answer 58

Calcium and phosphorous compounds

Question 59

What connective tissue connects bones to bones?

Answer 59

Ligaments

Question 60

What are the characteristics of tendons?

Answer 60

Fibrous tissue, great strength, limited flexibility

Question 61

Fill in the blank: The longest bone in the body is the _______.

Answer 61

Femur

Question 62

Fill in the blank: The shortest bone in the body is the _______.

Answer 62

Stapes

Question 63

What is the matrix of adipose connective tissue primarily composed of?

Answer 63

Fat cells

Question 64

True or False: Cartilage is flexible.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

What is the primary function of ligaments?

Answer 65

Connects bones to bones

Question 66

Where is adipose connective tissue typically found?

Answer 66

Below the skin and between internal organs

Question 67

What is the matrix composition of tendons?

Answer 67

Little matrix is present

Question 68

What does the matrix of cartilage provide?

Answer 68

Support and flexibility to body parts

Question 69

What type of connective tissue has widely spaced out cells?

Answer 69

Cartilage

Question 70

What are the primary functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 70

Forms a framework, supports the body, provides shape to body, protects vital body organs ## Footnote Vital organs include the brain and lungs.

Question 71

What type of connective tissue is blood classified as?

Answer 71

Fluid connective tissue ## Footnote Blood connects different parts of the body and maintains continuity.

Question 72

What are the two main components of blood?

Answer 72

Plasma and cells (RBCs, WBCs, Platelets) ## Footnote Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, while cells include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Question 73

What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?

Answer 73

120 days ## Footnote The endpoint for RBCs is the spleen.

Question 74

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Answer 74

Transport gases, digested food, hormones, waste materials ## Footnote RBCs are also known as erythrocytes.

Question 75

What color is blood, and what gives it this color?

Answer 75

Red due to the presence of heme (Fe) ## Footnote Heme has a high affinity for oxygen.

Question 76

What is serum?

Answer 76

Clear liquid remaining after clotting proteins are removed from blood ## Footnote Serum is obtained after blood coagulation.

Question 77

What are the types of white blood cells (WBCs)?

Answer 77

Monocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils ## Footnote WBCs are also known as leukocytes.

Question 78

What is the function of platelets?

Answer 78

Helps in blood clotting ## Footnote Platelets are also known as thrombocytes.

Question 79

What is the average lifespan of platelets?

Answer 79

7-10 days ## Footnote Platelets are produced in the bone marrow.

Question 80

What is the study of blood called?

Answer 80

Hematology ## Footnote Hematology encompasses the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.

Question 81

What is the color and composition of plasma?

Answer 81

Slight yellow, 92% water, 8% proteins, salts, hormones ## Footnote Plasma is the liquid part of blood and carries various substances.

Question 82

What is the blood cell count of red blood cells (RBCs) per cubic millimeter?

Answer 82

5 million ## Footnote The count can vary based on several factors including hydration and altitude.

Question 83

What is the blood cell count of white blood cells (WBCs) per cubic millimeter?

Answer 83

10,000 ## Footnote WBC count can increase in response to infection.

Question 84

What is the blood cell count of platelets per cubic millimeter?

Answer 84

20,000 ## Footnote A lower platelet count can indicate conditions such as dengue.

Question 85

Fill in the blank: The graveyard of RBCs is the _______.

Answer 85

Spleen ## Footnote The spleen plays a significant role in filtering blood and recycling iron.

Question 86

True or False: WBCs are primarily responsible for transporting oxygen.

Answer 86

False ## Footnote RBCs are responsible for oxygen transport, while WBCs are involved in immune defense.