Tissues and Epithelial Tissue Quiz

What is the study of tissues called?

• Cytology

• Histology

• Pathology

• Physiology

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

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Cartilage tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which characteristic is true for epithelial tissue?

• Contains many blood vessels

• Cells are loosely packed

• One surface is always exposed to a surface

• Not anchored to connective tissue

How are epithelial tissues named?

• By the color of the cells

• By the function of the tissue

• By the layers and shape of cells

• By the organ they are found in

Which type of epithelial tissue allows molecules to pass through easily and is found lining blood vessels and alveoli of lungs?

• Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

• Stratified Columnar Epithelium

• Simple Squamous Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Where would you most likely find simple cuboidal epithelium?

• Lining of the digestive tract

• Lining of the ducts and tubules (kidneys)

• Lining of the blood vessels

• Lining of the endometrium

Which of the following is a function of simple columnar epithelium?

• Gas exchange

• Secretion of mucus

• Filtration of blood

• Protection against abrasion

A tissue sample shows a single layer of rectangular shaped cells. Which type of epithelium is this most likely to be?

• Simple Squamous Epithelium

• Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

• Simple Columnar Epithelium

• Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Why is the basement membrane important in epithelial tissue?

• It provides nutrients to the cells

• It anchors the epithelial tissue to connective tissue

• It allows blood vessels to pass through

• It stores waste products

Which of the following best describes pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

• Multiple layers of cube-shaped cells

• Single layer of rectangular shaped cells

• Single layer of flat, thin cells

• Multiple layers of columnar cells