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2 Tissues of the Human Body Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Tissues of the Human Body, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

During inflammation, blood vessels in the affected area widen and become less permeable to fluid and immune cells. Is this statement true or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A tissue lining an organ must stretch as the organ fills and change its cell shape in response. Which epithelial type best fits this role?

  1. A

    Simple cuboidal

  2. B

    Transitional

  3. C

    Stratified squamous

  4. D

    Simple columnar

03
Written response
1 point

A gland releases its product through a duct into a passageway. What type of gland is it?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

In connective tissue, resist pulling forces.

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all the fluid connective tissues that transport cells and substances through the body.

  1. A

    Blood

  2. B

    Cartilage

  3. C

    Lymph

  4. D

    Bone

06
Written response
1 point

Which part of a neuron carries signals away from its cell body?

07
Choose one
1 point

A tissue in the heart consists of branched, striated cells and contracts rhythmically without conscious control. Which tissue type is it?

  1. A

    Skeletal muscle

  2. B

    Smooth muscle

  3. C

    Cardiac muscle

  4. D

    Connective tissue

08
True or false
1 point

Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are common signs of inflammation. Is this statement true or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

Replacement of some lost tissue by collagen-rich scar tissue is called .

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all roles of skeletal muscle described in the material.

  1. A

    Moves the skeleton

  2. B

    Pumps blood rhythmically

  3. C

    Maintains posture

  4. D

    Produces heat

11
Open ended
1 point

Explain the difference between regeneration and fibrosis during tissue repair. Include one example of how these processes can relate to healing a skin wound.

12
Choose one
1 point

A section of epithelium looks multilayered because its cells vary in height, but it is actually a single layer. How is it classified?

  1. A

    Stratified

  2. B

    Pseudostratified

  3. C

    Simple squamous

  4. D

    Transitional

13
Choose one
1 point

An epithelial layer has no blood vessels of its own. How does it usually receive nutrients?

  1. A

    They contain many blood vessels that supply nutrients directly.

  2. B

    Their cells are widely separated by extracellular matrix.

  3. C

    Their apical surfaces are anchored to a basement membrane.

  4. D

    They usually lack blood vessels, so nutrients diffuse from underlying tissues.

14
Choose one
1 point

A connective tissue must withstand strong pulling forces, as tendons and ligaments do. Which broad group best fits this role?

  1. A

    Loose connective tissue

  2. B

    Supportive connective tissue

  3. C

    Dense connective tissue proper

  4. D

    Fluid connective tissue

15
True or false
1 point

During inflammation, blood vessels widen and become more permeable, allowing fluid and immune cells to enter the affected area.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A gland releases hormones into the blood without using a duct. Which description best fits this gland?

  1. A

    An exocrine gland releases its product through a duct onto a surface.

  2. B

    An endocrine gland releases hormones into surrounding fluid and blood.

  3. C

    An endocrine gland releases its product through a duct into a passageway.

  4. D

    An exocrine gland releases hormones directly into the blood.

17
Choose one
1 point

A tissue lining lung air sacs must allow rapid exchange across a thin barrier. Which epithelial type is best suited to this role?

  1. A

    Stratified squamous epithelium

  2. B

    Simple cuboidal epithelium

  3. C

    Simple squamous epithelium

  4. D

    Transitional epithelium

18
Choose one
1 point

A connective tissue must resist strong pulling forces. Which matrix component is most directly suited to that function?

  1. A

    Collagen fibers

  2. B

    Elastic fibers

  3. C

    Reticular fibers

  4. D

    Ground substance

19
Written response
1 point

What is the name of the epithelial surface anchored to the basement membrane?

20
Written response
1 point

What is the tissue-repair process called when damaged cells are replaced with the same cell type?