Histology Certification Tissue Types 2

Question 1

Which type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder and can change shape when stretched?

Accepted Answer

Transitional (urothelium)

Answer

Transitional epithelium (urothelium) is uniquely adapted to accommodate volume changes in the bladder.

Question 2

Areolar connective tissue is best described as which type?

Accepted Answer

Loose connective tissue

Answer

Areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue with loosely arranged fibers and abundant ground substance.

Question 3

Which muscle tissue type has centrally placed nuclei and intercalated discs?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Answer

Cardiac muscle is characterized by centrally located nuclei, branching fibers, and intercalated discs for cell-to-cell communication.

Question 4

What is the primary function of goblet cells found within columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of mucus

Answer

Goblet cells are unicellular exocrine glands that secrete mucus to lubricate and protect epithelial surfaces.

Question 5

Reticular fibers in connective tissue are primarily composed of which protein?

Accepted Answer

Type III collagen

Answer

Reticular fibers are thin fibers made of type III collagen that form a supportive meshwork in lymphoid organs and liver.

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