Tissue

Question 1

A patient presents with a non-healing wound on their lower leg. Microscopic examination reveals a lack of fibroblast activity in the area. Which tissue type is primarily affected?

Answer 1

B) Connective tissues

Question 2

A biopsy shows large vacuoles storing triglycerides in cells. This tissue is located around organs for cushioning. What type of tissue is this?

Answer 2

Adipose tissue

Question 3

After a spinal injury, a patient loses the ability to feel touch in their limbs. What type of tissue is most likely damaged?

Answer 3

Nervous

Question 4

A histology slide shows intercalated discs. Which organ is this tissue most likely from?

Answer 4

heart

Question 5

A patient with Marfan syndrome has defective elastic fibers. Which tissue type is primarily affected?

Answer 5

Elastic connective tissue

Question 6

Which epithelial tissue type is specialized for diffusion in the lungs?

Answer 6

Simple squamous

Question 7

A histological exam shows stratified squamous epithelium. Which location is this tissue likely from?

Answer 7

Esophagus

Question 8

A patient with scurvy exhibits poor wound healing due to defective collagen. Which vitamin deficiency is linked to this?

Answer 8

Vitamin C

Question 9

A pathology report describes tissue with lacunae and a glassy extracellular matrix. This tissue provides support and reduces friction. What is it?

Answer 9

Hyaline cartilage

Question 10

Goblet cells are absent in a tissue sample. Which function is impaired?

Answer 10

Secretion of mucus

Question 11

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body?

Answer 11

Nervous tissues

Question 12

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion in the small intestine?

Answer 12

Simple columnar

Question 13

Which type of connective tissue forms the framework of the lymphatic organs?

Answer 13

reticular connective tissue

Question 14

Which tissue type covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

Answer 14

Epithelial tissue

Question 15

Which connective tissue contains chondrocytes within lacunae and provides flexible support to the ear?

Answer 15

Elastic cartilage

Question 16

Which muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

Answer 16

Skeletal muscle

Question 17

Which tissue forms the intervertebral discs, absorbing compressive shock?

Answer 17

Fibrocartilage

Question 18

What type of connective tissue makes up tendons and ligaments?

Answer 18

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 19

Which type of gland releases its product by exocytosis without altering the gland?

Answer 19

Merocrine

Question 20

What is the main cell type in nervous tissue responsible for transmitting electrical impulses?

Answer 20

Neurons

Question 21

Which connective tissue has a rigid matrix composed of collagen fibers and calcium salts?

Answer 21

Bone

Question 22

What is the main characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

Answer 22

Involuntary and non-striated

Question 23

Which connective tissue fiber is known for its tensile strength?

Answer 23

Collagen fibers

Question 24

Which structure binds epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

Answer 24

Basement membrane

Question 25

Which epithelial tissue type has the ability to regenerate rapidly, even under harsh conditions, such as the lining of the stomach?

Answer 25

Simple columnar with goblet cells

Question 26

Which connective tissue has a high concentration of parallel collagen fibers but limited vascularization, leading to slow healing?

Answer 26

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 27

What characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue ensures synchronized contraction?

Answer 27

Presence of gap junctions in intercalated discs

Question 28

Which protein is primarily responsible for the waterproof nature of the epidermis?

Answer 28

keratin

Question 29

In which connective tissue type would you find an abundance of elastic fibers allowing tissues to stretch and recoil, such as in the walls of large arteries?

Answer 29

Elastic connective tissue

Question 30

Which epithelial tissue is most specialized for rapid filtration and is found in kidney glomeruli?

Answer 30

Simple squamous

Question 31

Which connective tissue structure in cartilage allows nutrients and oxygen to diffuse to chondrocytes?

Answer 31

perichondrium

Question 32

Which unique feature of transitional epithelium allows it to function in the bladder?

Answer 32

Ability of cells to change shape and slide past each other

Question 33

What is the primary role of reticular fibers in connective tissue?

Answer 33

Form a delicate framework for soft organs like the spleen