Biol 250 – Tissues Test Questions with
Correct Solutions 2025-2026 Updated.
Stereocilia are described by which of the following - Answer present on the receptor cells of
the inner ear
What type of epithelium is present where easy exchange of materials out of the blood is most
important, such as that in the lining of the heart and all blood vessels? - Answer
endothelium
Epithelial cells usually have - Answer - a basal lamina
- unevenly distributed organelles
- apical and basal plasmalemma with different associated proteins and functions
- an exposed apical surface
ALL OF THE ABOVE
What type of epithelium makes up the endothelium of blood vessels? - Answer simple
squamous
Merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following? - Answer simple coiled
tubular
Which of the following terms means two or more layers? - Answer stratified
What type of tissue comprises the inner lining of the ventral body cavity? - Answer
mesothelium
Which type of epithelium lines the renal pelvis, ureters, and urinary bladder? - Answer
transitional
Exocrine glands which secrete a watery solution that usually contains enzymes are called
______________ - Answer serous glands
Functions of connective tissue include - Answer -Establishing a structural framework for the
body
-Storing energy reserves
-Providing protection for delicate organs
, - supporting, surrounding and interconnecting tissue types
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Which of the following cells can be found in connective tissue? - Answer - mesenchymal cells
- fibroblasts
- eosinophils
- mast cells
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Loose connective tissue proper contains - Answer fixed and wandering cells
Most energy storage in the body is accomplished by which of the following cells? - Answer
adipocytes
Small, mobile connective tissues that release chemicals (after injury or infection), which
mediate the inflammatory response, are known as - Answer mast cells
The type of cartilage that is specialized to resist compression is - Answer fibrocartilage
Almost all bone surfaces are sheathed by ________. - Answer periosteum
Which of the following comprises a list of the most closely related connective tissue types? -
Answer reticular tissue, dense elastic connective tissue proper, adipose tissue
Membranes are formed by the combination of which two tissues? - Answer epithelial and
connective
Mucous membranes ________ - Answer line passageways that communicate with the
exterior and form a barrier that resists the entry of pathogens
Which of the following describes the major functions of serous membranes? - Answer Tiny
amounts of transudate formed on the surfaces of the membrane reduce friction
Which of the following consists of extensive areas of areolar tissue bounded by an incomplete
superficial layer of squamous or cuboidal cells? - Answer synovial membrane
Correct Solutions 2025-2026 Updated.
Stereocilia are described by which of the following - Answer present on the receptor cells of
the inner ear
What type of epithelium is present where easy exchange of materials out of the blood is most
important, such as that in the lining of the heart and all blood vessels? - Answer
endothelium
Epithelial cells usually have - Answer - a basal lamina
- unevenly distributed organelles
- apical and basal plasmalemma with different associated proteins and functions
- an exposed apical surface
ALL OF THE ABOVE
What type of epithelium makes up the endothelium of blood vessels? - Answer simple
squamous
Merocrine sweat glands are classified as which of the following? - Answer simple coiled
tubular
Which of the following terms means two or more layers? - Answer stratified
What type of tissue comprises the inner lining of the ventral body cavity? - Answer
mesothelium
Which type of epithelium lines the renal pelvis, ureters, and urinary bladder? - Answer
transitional
Exocrine glands which secrete a watery solution that usually contains enzymes are called
______________ - Answer serous glands
Functions of connective tissue include - Answer -Establishing a structural framework for the
body
-Storing energy reserves
-Providing protection for delicate organs
, - supporting, surrounding and interconnecting tissue types
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Which of the following cells can be found in connective tissue? - Answer - mesenchymal cells
- fibroblasts
- eosinophils
- mast cells
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Loose connective tissue proper contains - Answer fixed and wandering cells
Most energy storage in the body is accomplished by which of the following cells? - Answer
adipocytes
Small, mobile connective tissues that release chemicals (after injury or infection), which
mediate the inflammatory response, are known as - Answer mast cells
The type of cartilage that is specialized to resist compression is - Answer fibrocartilage
Almost all bone surfaces are sheathed by ________. - Answer periosteum
Which of the following comprises a list of the most closely related connective tissue types? -
Answer reticular tissue, dense elastic connective tissue proper, adipose tissue
Membranes are formed by the combination of which two tissues? - Answer epithelial and
connective
Mucous membranes ________ - Answer line passageways that communicate with the
exterior and form a barrier that resists the entry of pathogens
Which of the following describes the major functions of serous membranes? - Answer Tiny
amounts of transudate formed on the surfaces of the membrane reduce friction
Which of the following consists of extensive areas of areolar tissue bounded by an incomplete
superficial layer of squamous or cuboidal cells? - Answer synovial membrane
