PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Histology
Suitable For:
First-Year Anatomy
Health Science Courses
Biomedical Science
Nursing
Medical Students
About These Questions:
This set of practice questions is designed to reinforce key concepts in histology, providing a valuable
resource for students in their foundational years of medical and health sciences education. The
questions cover a range of topics essential for understanding tissue structure and function.
Focus Areas Include:
Epithelial Tissues
Muscle Tissues
Nervous Tissues
This material aims to foster a deeper understanding and prepare students for more advanced
coursework and clinical applications. It is formatted for clarity and ease of use, ensuring a focused
study experience.
, Practice Questions for Histology.
1) Fill in the blank with the following words. (7)
Simple, Columnar, Pseudostratified columnar, Cuboidal, Squamous, Transitional, Stratified
a) A single layer of cells in a tissue is called ___________ epithelium.
b) _________ epithelium has the ability to stretch and relax and is commonly found in the bladder.
c) _________ epithelium is most suitable for diffusion such as in the alveoli.
d) _________ epithelium is mainly for secretion and absorption and is found in secretory ducts of
small glands.
e) Multiple layers of epithelial cells is called__________ epithelium.
f) _________ epithelium may possess cilia, although cilia are not present in all examples.
g) ______________ epithelium gives the appearance of being at different levels due to varying
heights of nuclei.
2) Differentiate between Cilia and Microvilli in the form of a table. (7)
(Hint: include Motility for full marks)
Cilia Microvilli
3) Match the epithelial tissue with its primary function. (5)
Epithelial Tissue Primary Function
Simple squamous Stretching
Simple columnar Diffusion
Transitional Protection
Simple cuboidal Absorption
Stratified squamous Secretion
4) Short Answer Questions. (23)
1. Name the simple squamous epithelial that lines blood vessels. (1)
2. Give the function of the answer in question 3. (3)
3. Explain the function of goblet cells. (3)
4. Differentiate the following epithelial cells: Simple cuboidal, Simple ciliated columnar and
Pseudostratified columnar. (8)
Histology
Suitable For:
First-Year Anatomy
Health Science Courses
Biomedical Science
Nursing
Medical Students
About These Questions:
This set of practice questions is designed to reinforce key concepts in histology, providing a valuable
resource for students in their foundational years of medical and health sciences education. The
questions cover a range of topics essential for understanding tissue structure and function.
Focus Areas Include:
Epithelial Tissues
Muscle Tissues
Nervous Tissues
This material aims to foster a deeper understanding and prepare students for more advanced
coursework and clinical applications. It is formatted for clarity and ease of use, ensuring a focused
study experience.
, Practice Questions for Histology.
1) Fill in the blank with the following words. (7)
Simple, Columnar, Pseudostratified columnar, Cuboidal, Squamous, Transitional, Stratified
a) A single layer of cells in a tissue is called ___________ epithelium.
b) _________ epithelium has the ability to stretch and relax and is commonly found in the bladder.
c) _________ epithelium is most suitable for diffusion such as in the alveoli.
d) _________ epithelium is mainly for secretion and absorption and is found in secretory ducts of
small glands.
e) Multiple layers of epithelial cells is called__________ epithelium.
f) _________ epithelium may possess cilia, although cilia are not present in all examples.
g) ______________ epithelium gives the appearance of being at different levels due to varying
heights of nuclei.
2) Differentiate between Cilia and Microvilli in the form of a table. (7)
(Hint: include Motility for full marks)
Cilia Microvilli
3) Match the epithelial tissue with its primary function. (5)
Epithelial Tissue Primary Function
Simple squamous Stretching
Simple columnar Diffusion
Transitional Protection
Simple cuboidal Absorption
Stratified squamous Secretion
4) Short Answer Questions. (23)
1. Name the simple squamous epithelial that lines blood vessels. (1)
2. Give the function of the answer in question 3. (3)
3. Explain the function of goblet cells. (3)
4. Differentiate the following epithelial cells: Simple cuboidal, Simple ciliated columnar and
Pseudostratified columnar. (8)
