A deep understanding of the tissue level of organization is critical for B. Pharm students, as it forms the bridge between cellular functions and organ systems. This quiz covers the four primary tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous. Mastering the structure, function, and location of these tissues is essential for comprehending drug action, pathophysiology, and the overall therapeutic management of diseases. Let’s explore this foundational topic together.
- Which of the following is NOT one of the four principal tissue types?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Osseous tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs?
- Nervous tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- A single layer of flat cells describes which type of epithelial tissue?
- Simple cuboidal
- Simple squamous
- Stratified squamous
- Simple columnar
- What is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Skeletal muscle
- Visceral muscle
- The functional cells of the nervous system are called:
- Neuroglia
- Fibroblasts
- Neurons
- Myocytes
- Which type of connective tissue fiber provides strength and flexibility?
- Reticular fibers
- Elastic fibers
- Collagen fibers
- Nerve fibers
- Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are known as:
- Exocrine glands
- Endocrine glands
- Salivary glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Which tissue is specialized for contraction and generation of force?
- Nervous tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- The epithelial tissue found in areas subject to considerable friction and abuse, such as the skin, is:
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Transitional epithelium
- The extracellular matrix of connective tissue consists of:
- Cytoplasm and organelles
- Protein fibers and ground substance
- Only cells
- Actin and myosin
- Cardiac muscle is found only in which organ?
- Stomach
- Lungs
- Heart
- Brain
- Which type of epithelium appears to have multiple layers but consists of only a single layer of cells?
- Stratified cuboidal
- Transitional
- Stratified columnar
- Pseudostratified columnar
- Tendons and ligaments are examples of:
- Loose connective tissue
- Dense regular connective tissue
- Elastic cartilage
- Dense irregular connective tissue
- Which cells produce the protein fibers in connective tissue proper?
- Macrophages
- Mast cells
- Fibroblasts
- Adipocytes
- The supporting cells of the nervous system are called:
- Neurons
- Myocytes
- Neuroglia
- Chondrocytes
- Which type of muscle tissue lacks striations and is involuntary?
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Voluntary muscle
- Epithelium that is specialized for secretion is often found in:
- The skin
- Glands
- Tendons
- Bones
- Adipose tissue is a type of:
- Dense connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Loose connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- The unique feature of transitional epithelium is its ability to:
- Secrete mucus
- Stretch
- Absorb nutrients
- Provide strong connections
- Blood is classified as which type of tissue?
- Epithelial
- Muscle
- Nervous
- Connective
- The characteristic features of cardiac muscle cells are that they are striated, involuntary, and contain:
- Multiple nuclei
- Spindle shapes
- Intercalated discs
- No nuclei
- Which cell type is common in connective tissue and contains histamine?
- Fibroblast
- Macrophage
- Mast cell
- Adipocyte
- Simple columnar epithelium is primarily involved in:
- Protection and filtration
- Absorption and secretion
- Stretching and distension
- Strength and support
- Cartilage is a type of supportive connective tissue that gets its resilience from:
- Calcium salts
- A firm gel-like ground substance
- Abundant blood vessels
- Strong muscle fibers
- Which part of a neuron transmits electrical signals away from the cell body?
- Dendrite
- Axon
- Soma
- Nucleus
- The primary function of epithelial tissue is:
- Contraction
- Communication
- Covering and lining
- Support and binding
- Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue?
- Bone
- Blood
- Cartilage
- Epidermis
- Where is smooth muscle tissue commonly found?
- Attached to the skeleton
- In the heart wall
- In the walls of hollow organs like the stomach and intestines
- In the brain
- Which type of epithelium is ideal for rapid diffusion, as seen in the air sacs of the lungs?
- Simple squamous
- Stratified squamous
- Simple cuboidal
- Transitional
- The ground substance in connective tissue can be:
- Fluid, semifluid, gelatinous, or calcified
- Only solid
- Only liquid
- Only gaseous
- The ability to respond to stimuli by generating electrical signals is a key characteristic of which tissue?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Simple cuboidal epithelia are typically found in:
- Areas of filtration like the lungs
- Kidney tubules and ducts of glands
- The outer layer of the skin
- The urinary bladder
- Which of the following consists of cells in a liquid matrix (plasma)?
- Adipose tissue
- Bone
- Blood
- Cartilage
- The main difference between skeletal muscle and smooth muscle is:
- Skeletal muscle is involuntary
- Smooth muscle is striated
- Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control
- Smooth muscle is attached to bones
- An exocrine gland secretes its product onto:
- The surface of the body or into a duct
- The bloodstream
- An adjacent cell
- The interstitial fluid
- What type of fiber allows connective tissue to stretch and recoil?
- Collagen fiber
- Reticular fiber
- Elastic fiber
- Muscle fiber
- Which tissue type provides a structural framework for the body?
- Epithelial tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Connective tissue (Bone)
- The study of tissues is called:
- Cytology
- Histology
- Embryology
- Pathology
- The cells of epithelial tissue are:
- Tightly packed with little extracellular space
- Widely scattered in a large extracellular matrix
- Able to contract forcefully
- Capable of transmitting electrical impulses
- Which cell is a large, amoeboid cell that acts as a phagocyte in connective tissue?
- Fibroblast
- Macrophage
- Mast cell
- Plasma cell
- Hyaline cartilage is found in which of the following locations?
- Intervertebral discs
- External ear
- At the ends of long bones
- Pubic symphysis
- Which of the following is a characteristic of nervous tissue?
- It provides strong physical support.
- It is responsible for movement.
- It conducts electrical impulses.
- It is the most abundant tissue type.
- Epithelial tissue is avascular, meaning it:
- Lacks a nerve supply
- Lacks a direct blood supply
- Cannot regenerate
- Is not attached to connective tissue
- Which connective tissue forms a soft internal skeleton (stroma) that supports other cell types?
- Areolar tissue
- Adipose tissue
- Reticular tissue
- Dense regular tissue
- How is muscle tissue classified?
- Based on the number of cells
- Based on location and function
- Based on structure (striated/non-striated) and function (voluntary/involuntary)
- Based on the type of matrix
- The part of a neuron that receives stimuli is the:
- Axon
- Dendrite
- Myelin sheath
- Axon terminal
- Which tissue is located in the urinary bladder and allows for distension?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Transitional epithelium
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- Osseous tissue is another name for:
- Cartilage
- Blood
- Fat
- Bone
- All connective tissues originate from which embryonic tissue?
- Ectoderm
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
- Neuroderm
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