Histology Flashcards
The structural unit of all living organisms is:
A cell
Histology is the study of:
The microscopic structure of tissues
Which one of the following structures is not an example of a tissue?
Heart
The name for a collection of similar cells grouped together for a particular function is:
Tissue
Tissues are composed of:
Cells
Tissue specialized for movement is:
Muscular
Tissue which provides support and protection and binds structures together is:
Connective
The rapid coordination of many complicated body functions is carried out by:
Nervous tissue
Impulses can be transmitted throughout the body by:
Nervous tissue
Tissues found lining the surface of organ is:
Epithelial
Flat, scale like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as:
Squamous
Which one of the following is not formed from connective tissue?
The epidermis
The characteristic tissue of skin glands is:
Epithelial tissue
Which one of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue?
Contraction
Simple squamous epithelium is found:
In the alveoli of the lungs
Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:
In kidney tubules
Which of the following organs is lined with stratified epithelium
Mouth
A gland which produces its secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known as:
A holocrine gland
Tissue found supporting organs is called
Connective
An example of connective tissue is:
Cartilage
Blood is a specialized kind of:
Connective tissue
Which one of the following is not composed of dense connective tissue?
Adipose tissue
Loose connective tissue specializing in fat storage is:
Adipose tissue
Tendons are made of:
Collagen
What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of an artery?
Elastin
The connective tissue which contains many collagenous fibres embedded within a firm matrix is:
Cartilage
Connective tissue serving as a shock absorber in joints is:
Cartilage
Cartilage that has a bluish matrix and few fibres is:
Hyaline cartilage
