Update ) Anatomy and
Physiology IV with Lab | Questions &
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
1. Which type of tissue lines body surfaces and cavities?
A. Muscle
B. Connective
C. Nervous
D. Epithelial
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines internal
cavities.
2. Which characteristic is common to all epithelial tissues?
A. High vascularity
B. Presence of matrix
C. Polarity
D. Loose arrangement
Correct answer: C
,Rationale: Epithelial cells have apical and basal surfaces (polarity).
3. Which type of epithelium is best suited for diffusion?
A. Stratified squamous
B. Simple squamous
C. Cuboidal
D. Columnar
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Simple squamous epithelium is thin, allowing rapid
diffusion.
4. Which epithelium is found in the epidermis?
A. Simple cuboidal
B. Simple columnar
C. Stratified squamous
D. Transitional
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous
epithelium.
5. Which epithelium lines the urinary bladder?
A. Simple squamous
B. Stratified squamous
C. Transitional
,D. Columnar
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Transitional epithelium allows stretching of the bladder.
6. Which cell junction prevents leakage between cells?
A. Gap junction
B. Tight junction
C. Desmosome
D. Synapse
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Tight junctions form a seal between adjacent cells.
7. Which epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion?
A. Stratified squamous
B. Simple cuboidal
C. Glandular epithelium
D. Transitional
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Glandular epithelium forms glands that secrete
substances.
8. Which tissue type has abundant extracellular matrix?
A. Epithelial
B. Muscle
, C. Connective
D. Nervous
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Connective tissue has cells embedded in a matrix.
9. Which connective tissue stores fat?
A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. Adipose
D. Blood
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Adipose tissue stores energy in fat form.
10. Which connective tissue is fluid?
A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. Blood
D. Ligament
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Blood is considered a fluid connective tissue.
11. Which cells produce collagen fibers?
A. Chondrocytes
B. Osteocytes