Human Tissues and Membranes Quiz

Test your knowledge on tissue types, epithelial functions, and membrane structures with this comprehensive histology quiz!

#1

Which of the following tissues provides support and structure to the body?

Muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Epithelial tissue
#2

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Striated muscle
#3

What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

Contraction
Energy storage
Communication
Transport
#4

What is the primary function of ciliated epithelium in the respiratory system?

Protection
Absorption
Movement of mucus
Sensation
#5

Which type of tissue lines the inner surface of blood vessels and the heart?

Muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Endothelial tissue
#6

What is the main function of the epithelial tissue?

Contraction and movement
Protection and absorption
Communication
Support and structure
#7

Which membrane surrounds the brain and spinal cord?

Serous membrane
Mucous membrane
Synovial membrane
Meninges
#8

What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

Contracting and movement
Communication and control
Support and protection
Absorption and secretion
#9

Which membrane lines body cavities that do not open directly to the exterior?

Serous membrane
Mucous membrane
Cutaneous membrane
Synovial membrane
#10

Which type of membrane lines the respiratory and digestive tracts?

Serous membrane
Mucous membrane
Cutaneous membrane
Synovial membrane
#11

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

Nutrient transport
Shock absorption
Gas exchange
Hormone secretion
#12

What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the heart?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Striated muscle
#13

Which of the following is not a function of connective tissue?

Support
Transport
Protection
Contraction
#14

In which organ would you find smooth muscle tissue?

Heart
Stomach
Skeletal muscles
Bones
#15

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for absorption?

Simple squamous epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
#16

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs like the stomach and intestines?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Striated muscle
#17

Which membrane covers the external surface of the body?

Serous membrane
Mucous membrane
Cutaneous membrane
Synovial membrane

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