Tissue Level of Organization - Practice Questions

Which of the following are the four main tissue types in the human body?

• Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

• Epithelial, connective, adipose, cardiac

• Muscle, bone, blood, nervous

• Epithelial, muscle, skeletal, smooth

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

• Provide structural support

• Cover and protect surfaces

• Generate force and movement

• Transmit electrical signals

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

What is the primary role of connective tissue?

• Contract and produce movement

• Provide support and bind other tissues

• Cover body surfaces

• Process and transmit information

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of tissue membranes?

• Serous membrane

• Cutaneous membrane

• Plasma membrane

• Mucous membrane

The mucous membrane is characterized by:

• Dry surface exposed to air

• Secretion of serous fluid

• Secretion of mucus for protection and lubrication

• Presence of keratinized cells

Serous membranes are found:

• Lining body cavities that open to the exterior

• Covering the skin surface

• Lining closed body cavities

• Only in the respiratory system

The cutaneous membrane is better known as:

• The lining of the digestive tract

• The skin

• The lining of the lungs

• The covering of the heart

Synovial membranes are characterized by:

• Keratinized surface cells

• Secretion of synovial fluid

• Presence of goblet cells

• Dry, protective surface

Simple squamous epithelium is best suited for:

• Protection from abrasion

• Secretion of hormones

• Diffusion and filtration

• Absorption of nutrients