Tissues and Glands in Human Anatomy Quiz

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#1

Which of the following tissues is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the human body?

Connective tissue
Epithelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
#2

Where can you find epithelial tissue in the human body?

Lining the digestive tract
Forming tendons and ligaments
Composing the heart muscle
Surrounding bones
#3

Which of the following glands is responsible for producing insulin and glucagon?

Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
#4

What type of tissue forms the majority of the human brain and spinal cord?

Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Epithelial tissue
#5

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

Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
#6

Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles?

Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
Adrenal gland
#7

What gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the human body?

Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
#8

Which of the following statements about smooth muscle tissue is true?

It is striated in appearance
It is under voluntary control
It is found in the walls of blood vessels
It is responsible for contraction of the heart
#9

Which gland regulates metabolism in the human body?

Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
#10

What is the function of cartilage tissue in the human body?

To produce and secrete hormones
To provide structural support and flexibility
To contract and generate force
To transmit electrical signals
#11

What is the primary function of smooth muscle tissue?

To provide support and protection
To contract and generate force
To transmit electrical signals
To secrete hormones
#12

Which gland is responsible for producing cortisol, a hormone involved in stress response?

Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
#13

What is the function of adipose tissue in the human body?

To provide insulation and store energy
To contract and generate force
To transmit electrical signals
To secrete hormones
#14

Which of the following is an example of exocrine gland?

Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Salivary gland
Adrenal gland
#15

What type of tissue forms tendons and ligaments in the human body?

Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
#16

What type of tissue forms the outer layer of the skin?

Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
#17

What type of tissue forms the lining of the respiratory tract?

Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue

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