Tissues Quiz

What are tissues composed of?

• Only groups of similar cells

• Only extracellular material

• Groups of similar cells and extracellular material

• Groups of dissimilar cells

What is the common function of tissues?

• Providing nutrition

• Providing protection

• Providing oxygen

• Providing energy

What is the study of tissues known as?

• Biology

• Histology

• Anatomy

• Physiology

How many types of tissues are there according to the introduction?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of tissues mentioned?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Muscle

• Cartilage

What does epithelial tissue contain little to no amount of?

• Cells

• Extracellular matrix

• Blood vessels

• Nerve endings

Where is epithelial tissue located?

• Inside the bones

• Around the muscles

• Covering body surfaces and lining body cavities

• Within the brain

What is the apical surface of epithelial tissue exposed to?

• The internal environment only

• The external environment or internal body space

• The connective tissue

• The muscular layer

What is the basal surface of epithelial tissue attached to?

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epidermal tissue

What structures might be found on the apical surface of epithelial tissue?

• Osteocytes

• Microvilli or cilia

• Fibroblasts

• Chondrocytes