Tissues Histology Slides Quiz

Simple Squamous Epithelium is a type of tissue known for its thin, flat cells. It is specifically found in areas where filtration or diffusion is important, such as in blood vessels (helping in gas exchange) and nephrons of the kidneys (involved in filtration of blood).

This question tests the understanding of different types of epithelial tissues and their specific locations in the body.

The Lumen is the term used to describe the central hollow space within a tube-like structure through which blood or nutrients flow. It is commonly found in blood vessels, intestines, and other tubular structures in the body.

Simple Columnar Epithelium is a specific type of tissue found in the lining of various organs like the stomach, intestines, urinary tubes, etc. It is different from other types of tissues like Stratified Squamous Epithelium, Adipose Tissue, and Dense Regular Connective Tissue.

Goblet cells are specialized cells in the body that produce and secrete mucus to protect and lubricate various surfaces, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts. They do not have the function of producing hormones, absorbing nutrients, or contracting and relaxing muscles.

The correct tissue type is pseudostratified columnar epithelium which is found in the trachea and bronchi. It functions to filter irritants out of the throat through the cilia present on its surface.

The correct answer is 'transverse section', which is a type of anatomical or biological section cut at a right angle to the long axis of an organ or structure.

Stratified squamous epithelium is a type of tissue found in the dermis of the skin. It is not simple cuboidal epithelium, adipose tissue, or cardiac muscle.

Dermal papillae are important structures for nutrient exchange between dermis and epidermis, not related to hair, calluses, or fluid-filled sacs.

Keratin is a protein that is primarily found in skin, hair, nails, hooves, horns, and teeth, not a carbohydrate or neurotransmitter. Its main function is to provide a protective barrier for these body parts.

Transitional epithelium is a specific type of tissue that serves a unique function in the bladder area, allowing for expansion and contraction. The incorrect answers do not accurately describe transitional epithelium or its location.

The Stratum Granulosum is a layer of the epidermis, specifically the granular layer where keratinocytes transition to corneocytes. It is not part of the dermis or hypodermis layers of the skin.

The stratum lucidum is a thin, clear layer of skin found in the epidermis before the stratum corneum. It is not the epidermis, dermis, or hypodermis layers of the skin.

The Stratum Spinosum is a layer of the epidermis, specifically the thickest layer of the epidermis.

The stratum basale, also known as the basal layer or stratum germinativum, is the deepest layer of the epidermis where cells actively divide and regenerate.

Areolar connective tissue is a type of loose connective tissue that is widely distributed throughout the body.

Mast cells are responsible for the big black dots seen in Aerolar Connective Tissue due to their high content of dark granules.

Collagen fibers are the main component of Aerolar Connective Tissue, providing strength and support. Elastin fibers, reticular fibers, and adipose cells are not the predominant structural components in Aerolar Connective Tissue.

The correct answer is dense regular connective tissue, characterized by tightly packed collagen fibers arranged parallel to each other.

Hyaline cartilage is a strong and flexible type of connective tissue found in areas of the body such as the trachea, nose, and ends of long bones. The other options - Dense Regular Connective Tissue, Adipose Tissue, and Reticular Connective Tissue - are different types of connective tissues that serve varying functions in the body.

Hyaline cartilage is a type of cartilage that is found predominantly at the articular ends of bones, providing a smooth, low-friction surface for joint movement.

Chondrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the extracellular matrix in hyaline cartilage by producing cartilage components. They do not have a role in blood circulation, hormone secretion, or muscle contraction within the cartilage.

Fibrocartilage is a type of connective tissue found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and menisci of the knee joint. Adipose tissue is fat tissue, bone tissue is osseous tissue, and dense regular connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments.

Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle tissue attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements in the body, unlike cardiac muscle which is found in the heart, adipose tissue which is fat tissue, and epithelial tissue which comprises the lining of various structures in the body.

Cardiac muscle is a type of muscle tissue found in the heart, responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the heart chambers to pump blood throughout the body.