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BIOD 102 MODULE 2 EXAM – 2026 COMPLETE
(125) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
BIOD 102
Prepare for success with this BIOD 102 Module 2 Exam practice exam
designed to reinforce essential human anatomy and physiology concepts,
body systems, structure and function, and foundational biological
principles. The exam-style questions help strengthen your understanding,
identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence before the module
examination. A valuable study resource for focused review and effective
exam preparation. Suitable for students enrolled in Portage Learning BIOD
102.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Introduction to Tissues (Questions 1–15)
1. Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of biological
organization from simplest to most complex?
A. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems → Organism
B. Tissues → Cells → Organs → Organ systems → Organism
C. Organs → Tissues → Cells → Organ systems → Organism
D. Organism → Organ systems → Organs → Tissues → Cells
Correct answer: A. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems →
Organism
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Rationale: The biological hierarchy from simplest to most complex
is: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organism. Tissues are
groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific
function.
2. What is a tissue?
A. A single cell that performs a specific function
B. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific
function
C. A group of organs that work together
D. The basic unit of life
Correct answer: B. A group of similar cells that work together to
perform a specific function
Rationale: A tissue is defined as a group of similar cells that work
together to perform a specific function. The four primary tissue
types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue
types?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Adipose tissue
D. Muscle tissue
Correct answer: C. Adipose tissue
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Rationale: The four primary tissue types are epithelial, connective,
muscle, and nervous tissue. Adipose tissue is a type of connective
tissue, not a primary category.
4. Epithelial tissue is characterized by all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. It covers body surfaces
B. It lines body cavities
C. It has a rich blood supply
D. It forms glands
Correct answer: C. It has a rich blood supply
Rationale: Epithelial tissue is avascular (lacks blood vessels). It
receives nutrients through diffusion from underlying connective
tissue. It covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands.
5. Which tissue type is responsible for movement?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Correct answer: C. Muscle tissue
Rationale: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement through
contraction. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal,
cardiac, and smooth.
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6. Which tissue type is responsible for communication and
coordination?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Correct answer: D. Nervous tissue
Rationale: Nervous tissue is responsible for communication and
coordination through the transmission of electrical signals. It is
composed of neurons and supporting cells (neuroglia).
7. Connective tissue is characterized by:
A. Cells tightly packed together
B. Cells separated by extracellular matrix
C. Being avascular
D. Being found only in the skin
Correct answer: B. Cells separated by extracellular matrix
Rationale: Connective tissue is characterized by cells that are
widely separated by an extracellular matrix composed of protein
fibers and ground substance.
8. The function of nervous tissue is to:
A. Provide protection and support
B. Transmit electrical signals
BIOD 102 MODULE 2 EXAM – 2026 COMPLETE
(125) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
BIOD 102
Prepare for success with this BIOD 102 Module 2 Exam practice exam
designed to reinforce essential human anatomy and physiology concepts,
body systems, structure and function, and foundational biological
principles. The exam-style questions help strengthen your understanding,
identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence before the module
examination. A valuable study resource for focused review and effective
exam preparation. Suitable for students enrolled in Portage Learning BIOD
102.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Introduction to Tissues (Questions 1–15)
1. Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of biological
organization from simplest to most complex?
A. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems → Organism
B. Tissues → Cells → Organs → Organ systems → Organism
C. Organs → Tissues → Cells → Organ systems → Organism
D. Organism → Organ systems → Organs → Tissues → Cells
Correct answer: A. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems →
Organism
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Rationale: The biological hierarchy from simplest to most complex
is: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organism. Tissues are
groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific
function.
2. What is a tissue?
A. A single cell that performs a specific function
B. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific
function
C. A group of organs that work together
D. The basic unit of life
Correct answer: B. A group of similar cells that work together to
perform a specific function
Rationale: A tissue is defined as a group of similar cells that work
together to perform a specific function. The four primary tissue
types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue
types?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Adipose tissue
D. Muscle tissue
Correct answer: C. Adipose tissue
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Rationale: The four primary tissue types are epithelial, connective,
muscle, and nervous tissue. Adipose tissue is a type of connective
tissue, not a primary category.
4. Epithelial tissue is characterized by all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. It covers body surfaces
B. It lines body cavities
C. It has a rich blood supply
D. It forms glands
Correct answer: C. It has a rich blood supply
Rationale: Epithelial tissue is avascular (lacks blood vessels). It
receives nutrients through diffusion from underlying connective
tissue. It covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands.
5. Which tissue type is responsible for movement?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Correct answer: C. Muscle tissue
Rationale: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement through
contraction. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal,
cardiac, and smooth.
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6. Which tissue type is responsible for communication and
coordination?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Nervous tissue
Correct answer: D. Nervous tissue
Rationale: Nervous tissue is responsible for communication and
coordination through the transmission of electrical signals. It is
composed of neurons and supporting cells (neuroglia).
7. Connective tissue is characterized by:
A. Cells tightly packed together
B. Cells separated by extracellular matrix
C. Being avascular
D. Being found only in the skin
Correct answer: B. Cells separated by extracellular matrix
Rationale: Connective tissue is characterized by cells that are
widely separated by an extracellular matrix composed of protein
fibers and ground substance.
8. The function of nervous tissue is to:
A. Provide protection and support
B. Transmit electrical signals
