Update ) Anatomy and
Physiology IV with Lab | Questions &
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
1. Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for diffusion?
A. Simple squamous
B. Stratified squamous
C. Simple cuboidal
D. Pseudostratified columnar
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:Simple squamous epithelium is thin, allowing rapid
diffusion of gases and substances.
2. Which epithelium is found lining the trachea?
A. Simple squamous
B. Stratified squamous
C. Pseudostratified columnar with cilia
D. Transitional
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet
cells helps move mucus.
3. Which epithelium is adapted for stretching?
A. Simple cuboidal
B. Stratified squamous
C. Transitional
D. Columnar
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:Transitional epithelium in the bladder allows stretching
without tearing.
4. Which epithelium is keratinized for protection?
A. Stratified squamous
B. Simple cuboidal
C. Transitional
D. Simple columnar
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium protects
against abrasion.
5. Which epithelium forms glands?
A. Simple squamous
B. Glandular epithelium
C. Transitional
,D. Pseudostratified
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:Glandular epithelium secretes hormones, enzymes, or
mucus.
6. Which connective tissue binds organs and provides elasticity?
A. Dense regular
B. Dense irregular
C. Areolar
D. Cartilage
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:Areolar connective tissue is loose, flexible, and supports
organs.
7. Which connective tissue resists tensile forces in one direction?
A. Dense irregular
B. Dense regular
C. Areolar
D. Adipose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:Dense regular connective tissue forms tendons and
ligaments aligned along stress lines.
8. Which connective tissue resists tension in multiple directions?
, A. Dense irregular
B. Dense regular
C. Areolar
D. Cartilage
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:Dense irregular connective tissue in dermis resists
multidirectional stress.
9. Which connective tissue stores fat?
A. Areolar
B. Adipose
C. Dense regular
D. Cartilage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:Adipose tissue stores energy and cushions organs.
10. Which connective tissue provides flexible support at joints?
A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. Dense irregular
D. Areolar
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:Cartilage cushions joints and maintains structure without
rigidity.
11. Which cartilage type forms the embryonic skeleton?