Tissues Pt 1

What is the primary function of epithelial tissues?

• Control and communication

• Movement

• Support

• Lining and protecting body cavities and organs

Who is known as the Father of Microbiology?

• Hans Jansen

• Joseph von Gerlach

• Zacharias Jansen

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

What was the significant contribution of Joseph von Gerlach to histology?

• Inventing the first microscope

• Observing microorganisms for the first time

• Developing the theory of cell specialization

• Creating the first true histological stain

Which type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Epithelial muscle

What characteristic is unique to smooth muscle tissue?

• Branching structure

• Involuntary contractions

• Multiple nuclei

• Striations