HISTOLOGY STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Tissue - Correct Answers -A group of similar cells that work together to perform a
function
What do the terms simple and stratified mean in terms of epithelium - Correct Answers -
Simple- is one cell layer thick
Stratified-is more than one cell layer thick
In terms of blood supply what is so unique about epithelium? - Correct Answers -No
blood supply in epithelium. Needs to be by a capillary to receive nutrients.
Where in the body is simple squamous epithelium found - Correct Answers -In the lung
and pericardia sac. Endothelium blood vessel
How is stratified squamous epithelium of your skin different than that lining your
orifices? - Correct Answers -Presence of Keratin makes it rough to touch
List 6 functions of connective tissue - Correct Answers -protects
supports
fills in spaces
binds
repairs damaged tissue
produces blood cells
Of all the four basic tissue which one has the ability to reproduce the fastest? - Correct
Answers -Epithelium
What are the functions of simple columnar epith - Correct Answers -lines the digestive
tract- protects absorbs and secrets
Where is each type of cartilage found in the body - Correct Answers -on the bones ,
nose- fibrous,- Hyaline Cartilage in ears, disc knee and pelvis
Where is smooth muscle found in the body - Correct Answers -hollow organs and blood
vessels
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Tissue - Correct Answers -A group of similar cells that work together to perform a
function
What do the terms simple and stratified mean in terms of epithelium - Correct Answers -
Simple- is one cell layer thick
Stratified-is more than one cell layer thick
In terms of blood supply what is so unique about epithelium? - Correct Answers -No
blood supply in epithelium. Needs to be by a capillary to receive nutrients.
Where in the body is simple squamous epithelium found - Correct Answers -In the lung
and pericardia sac. Endothelium blood vessel
How is stratified squamous epithelium of your skin different than that lining your
orifices? - Correct Answers -Presence of Keratin makes it rough to touch
List 6 functions of connective tissue - Correct Answers -protects
supports
fills in spaces
binds
repairs damaged tissue
produces blood cells
Of all the four basic tissue which one has the ability to reproduce the fastest? - Correct
Answers -Epithelium
What are the functions of simple columnar epith - Correct Answers -lines the digestive
tract- protects absorbs and secrets
Where is each type of cartilage found in the body - Correct Answers -on the bones ,
nose- fibrous,- Hyaline Cartilage in ears, disc knee and pelvis
Where is smooth muscle found in the body - Correct Answers -hollow organs and blood
vessels
