#1
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of epithelial tissues?
Rich in extracellular matrix
Highly vascularized
Cells arranged in continuous sheets
Contain large spaces between cells
#2
Simple squamous epithelium is found in which of the following structures?
Skin epidermis
Lining of blood vessels
Stomach lining
Urinary bladder
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of connective tissues?
Cells closely packed together
Poorly vascularized
Covering of body surfaces
Cells arranged in continuous sheets
#4
Which connective tissue type provides support and elasticity to the external ear?
Adipose tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Elastic cartilage
Fibrocartilage
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of muscle tissues?
Highly vascularized
Amorphous extracellular matrix
Cells capable of contraction
Found in the brain and spinal cord
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissues?
Absorption
Secretion
Support
Protection
#7
What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?
Absorption
Protection
Secretion
Contraction
#8
What is the function of adipose tissue?
Storage of energy
Support and flexibility
Conduction of nerve impulses
Protection against pathogens
#9
Which of the following is NOT a type of fibrous connective tissue?
Areolar tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Hyaline cartilage
#10
What is the primary function of smooth muscle tissue?
Pumping blood throughout the body
Involuntary movement of internal organs
Contraction of skeletal muscles
Control of voluntary movements
#11
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is found in which of the following structures?
Lining of the small intestine
Respiratory tract lining
Urinary bladder
Skin epidermis
#12
What is the primary function of blood tissue?
Transportation of gases, nutrients, and waste products
Providing support and flexibility
Storing energy reserves
Conducting electrical impulses
#13
Where is cardiac muscle tissue predominantly found?
In the walls of hollow internal organs
In the heart
In blood vessels
In skeletal muscles
#14
Where are Schwann cells found?
In the brain
In the spinal cord
Surrounding axons in the peripheral nervous system
In the white matter of the cerebrum