Understanding Tissue Types

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

• To facilitate nutrient absorption

• To produce hormones

• The primary function of epithelial tissue is to protect and cover surfaces.

• To store energy

Name the four main types of tissue in the human body.

• Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue

• Nervous, epithelial, adipose, and lymphatic tissue

• Epithelial, muscular, skeletal, and connective tissue

• Connective, muscular, epithelial, and circulatory tissue

What type of connective tissue stores fat?

• Bone

• Adipose tissue

• Blood

• Cartilage

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the heart?

• Striated muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

What is the role of nervous tissue?

• The role of nervous tissue is to transmit signals and process information in the body.

• To facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients.

• To store energy in the body.

• To provide structural support to organs.

Describe the structure of simple squamous epithelium.

• A single layer of tall, column-like cells.

• A single layer of flat, scale-like cells.

• Multiple layers of flat cells.

• A single layer of cuboidal cells.

What is the difference between dense and loose connective tissue?

• Dense connective tissue is more flexible than loose connective tissue.

• Loose connective tissue is stronger and more resistant to stretching than dense connective tissue.

• Dense connective tissue provides cushioning while loose connective tissue is strong.

• Dense connective tissue is strong and resistant to stretching, whereas loose connective tissue is flexible and provides cushioning.

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption?

• Transitional epithelium

• Simple columnar epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Stratified squamous epithelium

What are the characteristics of cardiac muscle tissue?

• Smooth muscle tissue is striated and voluntary.

• Skeletal muscle tissue has multiple nuclei and is involuntary.

• Cardiac muscle tissue is non-striated and has no intercalated discs.

• Cardiac muscle tissue is striated, involuntary, branched, contains intercalated discs, and has a single nucleus.

How do the functions of different tissue types contribute to overall body function?

• Different tissue types work together to maintain body function.

• Tissue types function independently without interaction.

• Only muscle tissue is essential for body function.

• Nervous tissue has no role in coordinating body activities.