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The connective tissue that connects the skin to the underlying structures is (a) Areolar tissue (b) Serous membrane (c) Reticular tissue (d) Dense connective tissue

(a) Areolar tissue

WBCs which release heparin and histamine (a) Basophils (b) Neutrophils (c) Monocytes (d) Eosinophils

(a) Basophils

This plasma protein is responsible for blood coagulation (a) Fibrinogen (b) Globulin (c) Serum amylase (d) Albumin

(a) Fibrinogen

The giant cell is formed by the fusion of (a) Macrophage (b) Plasma cell (c) Mast cell (d) All of the above

(a) Macrophage

: Histiocyte is a connective tissue cell, the function of which is (a) Phagocytic (b) Secretion (c) Substanance (d) Fibre production

(a) Phagocytic

Which of the following blood cells play an important role in blood clotting? (a) Thrombocytes (b) Neutrophils (c) Leucocytes (d) Erythrocytes

(a) Thrombocytes

The ciliated columnar epithelium is present in (a) bronchioles and Fallopian tube (b) bile duct and oesophagus (c) Fallopian tube and urethra (d) Eustachian tube and stomach lining

(a) bronchioles and Fallopian tube

Find the correct statement for WBCs (a) can squeeze through blood capillaries (b) produced only in the thymus (c) deficiency leads to cancer (d) do not contain a nucleus

(a) can squeeze through blood capillaries

Globulins of the blood plasma are responsible for (a) defence mechanisms (b) blood clotting (c) oxygen transport (d) osmotic balance

(a) defence mechanisms

Tissue having very less or no intercellular matrix is (a) epithelial (b) connective (c) cardiac (d) muscular

(a) epithelial

Gap, tight and adhering junctions are found in (a) epithelial tissue (b) connective tissue (c) muscular tissue (d) neural tissue

(a) epithelial tissue

An epithelial tissue having thin flat and closely packed cells that are arranged edge to edge are found in (a) the inner lining of cheeks (b) the inner lining of the stomach (c) the inner lining of the fallopian tube (d) the outer surface of the ovary

(a) the inner lining of cheeks

Which part of body's weight is formed by connective tissue (a) 40% (b) 30% (c) 20% (d) 60%

(b) 30%

The inner lining of the vagina, urethra and oesophagus is made up of (a) Columnar epithelium (b) Stratified squamous epithelium (c) Squamous epithelium (d) Ciliated epithelium

(b) Stratified squamous epithelium

Find the correct match (a) The moist surface of the buccal cavity has glandular epithelium (b) The tubular parts of nephrons have cuboidal epithelium (c) The inner surface of bronchioles have squamous epithelium (d) The inner lining of salivary ducts have ciliated epithelium

(b) The tubular parts of nephrons have cuboidal epithelium

Primary function of subdermal fat in the skin of mammals is (a) To preserve collected sum (b) To act as a heat proof matter (c) To prevent the jerks (d) To protect the body

(b) To act as a heat proof matter

Serum differs from blood as it lacks (a) antibodies (b) clotting factors (c) albumins (d) globulins

(b) clotting factors

The main difference in white and yellow fibres is of (a) Protein (b) Colour of the fibres (c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above

(c) (a) and (b) both

Which of the following is correct? (a) Serum contains blood and fibrinogen (b) Plasma is blood without lymphocytes (c) Blood comprises plasma, RBC, WBC and platelets (d) Lymph is plasma with RBC and WBC

(c) Blood comprises plasma, RBC, WBC and platelets

Adipocytes are mainly found in (a) Bones (b) Cartilages (c) Connective tissue (d) Nerves

(c) Connective tissue

A connective tissue (a) Has no matrix (b) Covers the skin (c) Has abundant matrix (d) None of these

(c) Has abundant matrix

Which of the following cells is phagocytic in nature (a) Mast cell (b) Podocytes (c) Macrophages (d) Fibroblast cells

(c) Macrophages

Which types of epithelial cells form Stratum germinativum? (a) cuboidal (b) ciliated (c) columnar (d) squamous

(c) columnar

Lymph differs from blood in having (a) no plasma (b) more RBCs and less WBCs (c) more WBCs and no RBCs (d) plasma without proteins

(c) more WBCs and no RBCs

WBCs which are the most active phagocytic cells (a) lymphocytes and macrophages (b) neutrophils and eosinophils (c) neutrophils and monocytes (d) eosinophils and lymphocytes

(c) neutrophils and monocytes

Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in (a) Thin bronchioles (b) Choroid of eye (c) Sweat gland (d) All of the above

(d) All of the above

The types of fibres found in connective tissues are (a) Collagan fibres (b) Elastic fibres (c) Reticular fibres (d) All of the above

(d) All of the above

Function of adipose tissue is (a) Fat storing tissue (b) Helps in homeothermy (c) Acts as shock absorber (d) All the above

(d) All the above

The main function of connective tissue is (a) Binding together other tissues (b) Supporting various parts of the body (c) Forming a packing around organs (d) All the above

(d) All the above

Collagen is (a) Lipid (b) Carbohydrate (c) Globular protein (d) Fibrous protein

(d) Fibrous protein

Connective tissue is (a) Ectodermal in origin with intercellular spaces (b) Mesodermal in origin without intercellular spaces (c) Ectodermal in origin without intercellular spaces (d) Mesodermal in origin with intercellular spaces

(d) Mesodermal in origin with intercellular spaces

The areolar tissue connects (a) Two bones (b) Muscle and the bone (c) Muscle and the fat tissue (d) Muscles and their compound

(d) Muscles and their compound

DNA is not present in (a) an enucleated ovum (b) hair root (c) a mature spermatozoa (d) mature RBCs

(d) mature RBCs

Which types of cells line blood vessels? (a) columnar epithelium (b) smooth muscle tissue (c) connective tissue (d) squamous epithelium

(d) squamous epithelium

Which of the following layer has actively dividing cells? (a) stratum lucidum (b) stratum corneum (c) stratum compactum (d) stratum malpighi

(d) stratum malpighi

What is compact bone? a. Dense bone b. Woven bone c. Immature bone d. Cancellous bone

a. Dense bone

What type of gland secretes its product directly into the bloodstream? a. Endocrine gland b. Multicellular gland c. Exocrine gland d. All of the above e. None of the above

a. Endocrine gland

What type of tissue makes up the "Adam's apple"? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Fibrocartilage c. Elastic cartilage d. Both a and b

a. Hyaline cartilage

Which type of cartilage forms the articular surface on bones? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

a. Hyaline cartilage

Which type of cartilage forms the skeleton of the fetus? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

a. Hyaline cartilage

-What forms the brush border? a. Microvilli b. Stereocilia c. Cilia d. Keratinization e. Both a and b

a. Microvilli

What forms the brush border? a. Microvilli b. Stereocilia c. Cilia d. Keratinization

a. Microvilli

What cell is involved in bone resorption? a. Osteoclast b. Osteon c. Osteocyte d. Osteoblast

a. Osteoclast

What is a gland called if it has an unbranched duct? a. Simple gland b. Compound gland c. Tubular d. Alveolar e. Tubuloalveolar

a. Simple gland

What type of tissue lines blood vessels? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium

a. Simple squamous epithelium

What type of basic tissue type is bone? a. Epithelium b. Connective tissue c. Muscle d. Nervous

b. Connective tissue

Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of elastic fibers? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

b. Elastic cartilage

Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

b. Elastic cartilage

Which type of cartilage is found in the walls of the eustachian tube? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

b. Elastic cartilage

Which of the following can be classified as "embryonic connective tissue"? a. Cartilage b. Mucous connective tissue d. Adipose tissue d. Bone

b. Mucous connective tissue

Which of the following is lined by a serosa? a. Genitourinary tract b. Peritoneal cavity c. Respiratory tract d. Alimentary canal

b. Peritoneal cavity

Which of the following is lined by a serosa? a. Genitourinary tract b. Peritoneal cavity c. Respiratory tract d. Alimentary canal e. All of the above are lined by a mucosa

b. Peritoneal cavity

Which of the following is composed of dense irregular connective tissue? a. Epidermis b. Reticular layer of dermis c. Hypodermis d. Both a and b

b. Reticular layer of dermis

What type of tissue lines most ducts? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium e. Transitional epithelium

b. Simple cuboidal epithelium

Where is thick skin found? a. Over the knee b. Sole of the feet c. Breast d. Lips

b. Sole of the feet

What type of epithelium is more than one layer thick? a. Simple b. Stratified c. Squamous d. Cuboidal

b. Stratified

How many types of cartilage are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

c. 3

What do you call the simple squamous epithelium that lines the blood vessels? a. Epithelioid tissue b. Mesothelium c. Endothelium d. Transitional

c. Endothelium

What do you call the simple squamous epithelium that lines the blood vessels? a. Epithelioid tissue b. Mesothelium c. Endothelium d. Transitional e. Pseudostratified

c. Endothelium

What type of gland secretes its product through a duct or tube? a. Endocrine gland b. Multicellular gland c. Exocrine gland d. All of the above

c. Exocrine gland

What type of gland secretes its product through a duct or tube? a. Endocrine gland b. Multicellular gland c. Exocrine gland d. All of the above e. None of the above

c. Exocrine gland

Which type of cartilage forms the intervertebral disc? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. All of the above

c. Fibrocartilage

Which of the following is composed of loose connective tissue? a. Epidermis b. Reticular layer of dermis c. Hypodermis d. Both a and b

c. Hypodermis

What is areolar tissue? a. Mucous connective tissue b. Mesenchyme c. Loose irregular connective tissue d. Dense irregular connective tissue

c. Loose irregular connective tissue

What cell type makes up the mucosa of the gallbladder? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium

c. Simple columnar epithelium

What cell type makes up the mucosa of the gallbladder? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium e. Transitional epithelium

c. Simple columnar epithelium

What type of epithelium is associated with goblet cells? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium e. Pseudostratified epithelium

c. Simple columnar epithelium

Which of the following is lined by a mucosa? a. Peritoneal cavity b. Pericardial cavity c. Pleural cavity d. Alimentary canal e. All of the above are lined by a mucosa

d. Alimentary canal

What is a gland called if the secretary portion is flask shaped? a. Simple gland b. Compound gland c. Tubular d. Alveolar

d. Alveolar

What is a gland called if the secretory portion is flask shaped? a. Simple gland b. Compound gland c. Tubular d. Alveolar e. Tubuloalveolar

d. Alveolar

Which of the following can be classified as "specialized connective tissue"? a. Mesenchyme b. Mucous connective tissue c. Dense connective tissue d. Blood

d. Blood

What type of adipose tissue tends to increase as humans age? a. Brown adipose tissue b. White adipose tissue c. Unilocular adipose tissue d. Both b and c

d. Both b and c

Which of the following is composed of connective tissue? a. Epidermis b. Dermis c. Hypodermis d. Both b and c

d. Both b and c

What type of basic tissue type is cartilage? a. Muscle b. Nervous c. Cartilage d. Connective tissue

d. Connective tissue

What type of epithelial cells are as tall as they are wide? a. Simple b. Stratified c. Squamous d. Cuboidal

d. Cuboidal

What type of epithelial cells are as tall as they are wide? a. Simple b. Stratified c. Squamous d. Cuboidal e. Columnar

d. Cuboidal

What type of tissue makes up the dermis of the skin? a. Mucous connective tissue b. Mesenchyme c. Loose irregular connective tissue d. Dense irregular connective tissue

d. Dense irregular connective tissue

What is woven bone? a. Cancellous bone b. Compact bone c. Dense bone d. Immature bone

d. Immature bone

What do you call the space where a chondrocyte sits in? a. Space of Disse b. Space of Mall c. Vacuole d. Lacuna

d. Lacuna

Which of the following can be classified as "embryonic connective tissue"? a. Adipose tissue b. Bone c. Blood d. Mesenchyme

d. Mesenchyme

Which of the following is NOT primarily composed of connective tissue? a. Blood b. Bone c. Tendon d. Myometrium

d. Myometrium

Which type of cartilage forms the hammer, anvil and stirrup? a. Hyaline cartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Fibrocartilage d. None of the above

d. None of the above

What type of epithelium lines the trachea? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Pseudostratified epithelium

d. Pseudostratified epithelium

Which of the following is NOT a fiber found in connective tissue? a. Collagen fiber b. Elastic fiber c. Reticular fiber d. Purkinje fiber

d. Purkinje fiber

What stain would be best to demonstrate the elastic fibers in elastic cartilage? a. Wright's stain b. Hematoxylin and eosin stain c. Sudan stain d. Resorcin fuchsin and orcein

d. Resorcin fuchsin and orcein

What type of epithelium appears stratified, but is not? a. Epithelioid tissue b. Mesothelium c. Endothelium d. Transitional e. Pseudostratified

e. Pseudostratified

-What type of tissue lines the bladder? a. Simple squamous epithelium b. Simple cuboidal epithelium c. Simple columnar epithelium d. Stratified squamous epithelium e. Transitional epithelium

e. Transitional epithelium