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02 Cells, Tissues, and Membranes Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 02 Cells, Tissues, and Membranes, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A cell’s cytoplasm includes its cytosol and organelles.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

What term names the material outside connective tissue cells that may contain fibers and ground substance?

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

A passageway that opens to the exterior, such as part of the digestive tract, is lined by a .

04
Choose one
1 point

A tissue sample contains neurons that transmit electrical signals and supporting cells that help maintain them. Which tissue type is it?

  1. A

    Epithelial tissue

  2. B

    Nervous tissue

  3. C

    Connective tissue

  4. D

    Muscle tissue

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: Synovial membranes are epithelial membranes that line freely movable joint cavities.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Written response
1 point

Which organelle modifies, sorts, and packages cellular products for transport?

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

A cell is making a protein for secretion. Along with ribosomes, the helps make and process that protein.

08
Choose one
1 point

A tissue beneath a body surface provides structural support and binds neighboring structures. Which tissue type best fits this role?

  1. A

    Epithelial tissue

  2. B

    Nervous tissue

  3. C

    Connective tissue

  4. D

    Muscle tissue

09
Choose all
1 point

Select all statements that correctly match a cell structure with one of its functions.

  1. A

    Mitochondria release usable energy from nutrients.

  2. B

    Ribosomes build proteins.

  3. C

    Lysosomes digest materials and cellular waste.

  4. D

    The Golgi apparatus contains most of the cell’s DNA.

  5. E

    The nucleus packages cellular products for transport.

10
Choose one
1 point

Which cell structure regulates what enters and leaves the cell and helps cells communicate?

  1. A

    Plasma membrane

  2. B

    Golgi apparatus

  3. C

    Lysosome

  4. D

    Nucleus

11
Choose all
1 point

In the small intestine, select all statements that correctly describe how tissue types contribute to the organ’s functions.

  1. A

    Epithelial tissue absorbs digested nutrients and secretes substances.

  2. B

    Connective tissue supports the lining and contains blood vessels.

  3. C

    Smooth muscle mixes and moves intestinal contents.

  4. D

    Nervous tissue helps regulate movement and secretion.

  5. E

    Connective tissue contracts to propel intestinal contents.

12
Choose one
1 point

Which membrane type lines a body cavity that does not open to the exterior and covers an organ such as a lung?

  1. A

    Cutaneous membrane

  2. B

    Mucous membrane

  3. C

    Serous membrane

  4. D

    Synovial membrane

13
Choose one
1 point

Which statement correctly describes how organs and organ systems are organized?

  1. A

    A tissue is an organized group of organs, and an organ is a group of cells.

  2. B

    An organ combines two or more tissue types, and an organ system coordinates multiple organs.

  3. C

    An organ system is made of tissues, while organs are made of cells only.

  4. D

    Organs and organ systems are interchangeable terms.

14
Open ended
1 point

Explain how epithelial and connective tissues work together in the skin to protect the body.

15
Choose one
1 point

Which tissue type in the intestinal wall contracts to mix and move intestinal contents?

  1. A

    Skeletal muscle

  2. B

    Cardiac muscle

  3. C

    Smooth muscle

  4. D

    Nervous tissue

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: A tissue consists only of cells, without surrounding material.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Choose one
1 point

Which cell structure contains most of the cell’s DNA?

  1. A

    Mitochondrion

  2. B

    Nucleus

  3. C

    Ribosome

  4. D

    Golgi apparatus

18
Written response
1 point

Which connective tissue membrane lines the cavities of freely movable joints?

19
Choose one
1 point

A cell needs an internal structure that helps preserve its shape and move materials within it. Which structure best fits this role?

  1. A

    Ribosomes

  2. B

    Lysosomes

  3. C

    Cytoskeleton

  4. D

    Golgi apparatus

20
Written response
1 point

A tissue sample from the heart wall contains contractile cells that produce the force needed to pump blood. What muscle tissue type is this?