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Tissue Flashcards

1
Q

What are the four main types of tissue in the human body?

A

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

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2
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True or False: Epithelial tissue is responsible for covering body surfaces.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Connective tissue primarily functions to ________ and ________ body structures.

A

support, bind

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4
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What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

A

Smooth muscle tissue.

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5
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Which type of connective tissue stores fat?

A

Adipose tissue.

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6
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True or False: Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

A

True

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7
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What type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flat cells?

A

Simple squamous epithelium.

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8
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Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is striated and voluntary?

A

Skeletal muscle tissue.

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9
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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To protect, absorb, secrete, and sense.

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10
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Fill in the blank: Cartilage is a type of ________ tissue that provides flexibility and support.

A

connective

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11
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True or False: There are three types of muscle tissue.

A

False

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12
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What is the primary characteristic of transitional epithelium?

A

It can stretch and change shape.

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

A

Epithelial tissue.

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14
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What type of nervous tissue cell supports and protects neurons?

A

Glial cells.

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15
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Fill in the blank: The primary role of ________ tissue is to facilitate movement.

A

muscle

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16
Q

What connects muscles to bones?

A

Tendons.

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17
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True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.

A

True

18
Q

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?

A

To provide protection against abrasion.

19
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of connective tissue acts as a shock absorber?

A

Cartilage.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ system is primarily made up of nervous tissue.

A

nervous

21
Q

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion?

A

Simple cuboidal epithelium.

22
Q

True or False: Cardiac muscle tissue is involuntary and striated.

A

True

23
Q

What is the main function of loose connective tissue?

A

To provide support and elasticity.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: ________ tissue is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.

A

Nervous

25
Q

Which type of connective tissue is the most abundant in the body?

A

Loose connective tissue.

26
Q

Multiple Choice: Which tissue type is mainly involved in the immune response?

A

Connective tissue.

27
Q

What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

A

To store energy in the form of fat.

28
Q

True or False: Simple columnar epithelium can be found in the digestive tract.

A

True

29
Q

What type of connective tissue forms the framework of organs?

A

Reticular connective tissue.

30
Q

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which epithelial cells are replaced.

A

Regeneration

31
Q

What type of muscle tissue is found exclusively in the heart?

A

Cardiac muscle tissue.

32
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion?

A

Simple squamous epithelium.

33
Q

True or False: Epithelial tissues have a high rate of cell division.

A

True

34
Q

What is the main characteristic of dense connective tissue?

A

It has a high density of collagen fibers.

35
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

A

ligament

36
Q

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion and absorption?

A

Simple columnar epithelium.

37
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is not under voluntary control?

A

Smooth muscle tissue.

38
Q

True or False: The extracellular matrix is a component of connective tissue.

A

True

39
Q

What is the function of ciliated epithelium?

A

To move substances across the surface.

40
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ tissue provides insulation and energy storage.

A

adipose

41
Q

What type of connective tissue is responsible for transporting nutrients and gases?

A

Blood.

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