Histological Structures and Tissues Quiz

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#1

What is the primary function of the epithelial tissue?

Support and protect organs
Transport nutrients
Cover and line body surfaces
Contract and generate force
#2

Which histological structure is responsible for filtering and removing waste products from the blood?

Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
Spleen
#3

What is the primary function of the transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

Absorption
Secretion
Protection
Stretchability
#4

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and exhibits branching fibers with intercalated discs?

Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Visceral muscle
#5

In which type of tissue would you find lacunae, osteocytes, and a calcified matrix?

Cartilage
Blood
Adipose tissue
Bone tissue
#6

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Visceral muscle
#7

What is the function of the nervous tissue?

Transport nutrients
Generate force
Initiate and transmit nerve impulses
Provide support and protection
#8

Which histological structure is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Liver
Spleen
Bone marrow
Lungs
#9

What is the primary function of the stratified squamous epithelium?

Absorption
Secretion
Protection
Contraction
#10

What is the primary function of the ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium in the respiratory tract?

Absorption
Secretion
Protection
Contraction
#11

Which type of connective tissue stores energy in the form of fat cells?

Cartilage
Blood
Adipose tissue
Bone tissue
#12

What is the main function of the smooth muscle tissue?

Voluntary movement
Involuntary movement
Support and protection
Contraction of the heart
#13

Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear and epiglottis?

Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Articular cartilage
#14

What is the main function of the synovial membrane in a joint?

Produce synovial fluid
Provide structural support
Transport nutrients
Generate force
#15

What is the primary function of the periosteum in bone tissue?

Produce bone cells
Provide protection
Allow for joint movement
Store minerals

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