Free NEET Biology multiple-choice questions on Animal Tissues. Attempt each question and reveal the answer with a full explanation.
The cells of which tissue are specialized to store fats and are located mainly beneath the skin? Adipose tissue Areolar tissue Dense regular tissue Glandular tissue Choose the correctly matched pair :- Tendon–Specialized connective tissue Adipose tissue – Dense connective tissue Areolar tissue – Loose connective tissue Cartilage–Loose connective tissue Choose the correctly matched pair :- Inner lining of salivary ducts – Ciliated epithelium Moist surface of buccal cavity–Glandular epithelium Tubular parts of nephrons – Cuboidal epithelium Inner surface of bronchioles – Squamous epithelium Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location ? (1) Smooth muscle → Wall of intestine (2) Areolar tissue → Tendons (3) Transitional epithelium → Tip nose (4) Cuboidal epithelium → Lining of stomach Which of the following is not a ciliary movement? Food gathering in Paramecium Removal of dust particles in trachea Passage of ova through female reproductive tract Movement of macrophages and leucocytes The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in (1) Bronchioles and Fallopian tubes (2) Bile duct and Bronchioles (3) Fallopian tubes and Pancreatic duct (4) Eustachian tube and Salivary duct Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in (1) Ducts of salivary gland (2) Proximal convoluted tubule of nephron (3) Eustachian tube (4) Lining of intestine Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from Columnar epithelial cells Chondrocytes Compound epithelial cells Squamous epithelial cells Which of the following statements wrongly represents the nature of smooth muscle? They are involuntary muscles Communication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs These muscles are present in the wall of blood vessels These muscle have no striations Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules. Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively Adhering junctions and Tight junctions, respectively. Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively Which of the following is not a connective tissue? Adipose tissue Cartilage Neuroglia Blood Areolar connective tissue joins- (1) Fat body with muscles (2) Integument with muscles (3) Bones with muscles (4) Bones with bones Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue. Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true Match List I with List II : array llll ; & List I & ; & List II A. & Fibrous joints & I. & Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement B. & Cartilaginous joints & II. & Humerus and Pectoral girdle, rotational movement C. & Hinge joints & III. & Skull, don’t allow any movement D. & Ball and socket joints & IV. & Knee, help in locomotion array Choose the correct answer from the options given below : A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Match List I with List II: array llll ; & List I & ; & List II A. & Unicellular glandular epithelium & I. & Salivary glands B. & Compound epithelium & II. & Pancreas C. & Multicellular glandular epithelium & III. & Goblet cells of alimentary canal D. & Endocrine glandular epithelium & IV. & Moist surface of buccal cavity array Choose the correct answer from the options given below: A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Which of the following cell junctions in animal tissues act as 'anchoring junctions' by fastening adjacent cells together? Adhering junctions Tight junctions Gap junctions Synaptic junctions Which type of connective tissue is characterized by the presence of 'lacunae' containing chondrocytes? Cartilage Bone Areolar tissue Adipose tissue The type of cell junctions that prevent leakage of substances across tissues are: Tight junctions Adhering junctions Gap junctions Desmosomes What is the primary role of 'tight junctions' in animal tissues? Stop substances from leaking across a tissue Facilitate communication between cells Provide mechanical support Allow rapid transfer of ions Cardiac muscle tissue is unique because it is: Striated and involuntary Non-striated and involuntary Striated and voluntary Non-striated and voluntary Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location? Smooth muscle – Wall of intestine Areolar tissue – Tendons Transitional epithelium – Tip of nose Cuboidal epithelium – Lining of stomach Choose the correctly matched pair: Inner lining of salivary ducts – Compound epithelium Moist surface of buccal cavity – Glandular epithelium Tubular parts of nephrons – Stratified epithelium Inner surface of bronchioles – Squamous epithelium Mast cells secrete- (1) Hippurin (2) Myoglobin (3) Histamine (4) Heamoglobin Which type of muscle tissue shows 'intercalated discs' as a characteristic communication junction? Cardiac muscle Skeletal muscle Smooth muscle Voluntary muscle Which type of connective tissue serves as a support framework for epithelium and contains fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells? Areolar tissue Adipose tissue Dense regular tissue Cartilage In the nervous system, the cells that constitute more than one-half the volume of neural tissue in our body and protect/support neurons are: Neuroglial cells Dendrites Schwann cells Nodes of Ranvier Cardiac muscle tissue is characterized by: Striated, involuntary, and branching fibres Striated, voluntary, and unbranched fibres Non-striated, involuntary, and spindle-shaped fibres Striated, involuntary, and syncytial fibres The simple squamous epithelium is found in the: Walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs Lining of stomach and intestine Tubular parts of nephrons in kidneys Inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes Which type of animal tissue junction performs the function of cementing neighboring cells together to keep them as a unit? Adhering junctions Tight junctions Gap junctions Intercellular bridges In which location would you most likely find elastic cartilage? Tip of the nose and outer ear joints Between adjacent bones of the vertebral column Articular surfaces of long bones Walls of large arteries The intercellular material of cartilage is solid and pliable and resists compression. The cells of this tissue are called: Chondrocytes Osteocytes Fibroblasts Mast cells Mast cells, found in areolar connective tissue, are involved in inflammatory reactions by secreting: Histamine, Heparin, and Serotonin Antibodies and Antigens Hemoglobin and Myoglobin Calcium and Phosphorus Dense irregular connective tissue, which has fibroblasts and many fibres (mostly collagen) oriented differently, is found in the: Skin Tendons Ligaments Cartilage In which one of the following preparations are your likely to come across cell junctions most frequently ? thrombocytes tendon hyaline cartilage ciliated epithelium. The yellow, finger-like structures attached to the anterior end of the kidneys in a frog, which store energy for hibernation, are known as: Fat bodies Adrenal glands Ureteric buds Testes The mechanical tissue in young dicotyledonous stems, which consists of cells with localized thickenings of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin, is: Collenchyma Parenchyma Sclerenchyma Xylem Based on the number of cells, secretory glands are categorized. Salivary glands are an example of: Multicellular glands Unicellular glands Goblet cells Endocrine glands Dense regular connective tissue, where collagen fibres are present in rows between many parallel bundles of fibres, is found in: Tendons Skin Bone marrow Dermis Identify the tissue that is primarily responsible for the mechanical strength of the petiole and the midrib of dicot leaves. Collenchyma Sclerenchyma Parenchyma Aerenchyma The epidermis of the skin in humans is composed of which type of epithelium? Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Stratified columnar epithelium Smooth muscle fibres are characterized as: Fusiform and non-striated Cylindrical and striated Branched and striated Syncytial and voluntary Bone is a hard and non-pliable connective tissue due to the presence of: Calcium salts and collagen fibres Chondroitin salts Elastic fibres Fluid matrix The type of epithelium found in the skin that provides protection against mechanical and chemical stress and is waterproof due to the presence of a specific protein is: Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium Stratified cuboidal epithelium Transitional epithelium Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium is primarily found lining the: Trachea Stomach Esophagus Urinary bladder In human body, which one of the following is anatomically correct? Collar bones - 3 pairs Salivary glands - 1 pairs Cranial nerves - 10 pairs Floating ribs - 2 pairs Which cells in the areolar connective tissue are responsible for the secretion of heparin, histamine, and serotonin? Mast cells Fibroblasts Macrophages Adipocytes The structural and functional unit of mammalian bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae, is the: Haversian system Lacuna Canaliculus Trabecula Skeletal muscle fibers are described as a 'syncytium' because they: Contain multiple nuclei in a single fiber Are branched and interconnected Lack striations and sarkolemma Are controlled by the autonomic nervous system Dense irregular connective tissue is found in: Skin Tendons Ligaments Cartilage White fibrous cartilage is found in: Pubic symphysis Pinna of ear Eustachian tube Tip of nose Bipolar neurons are specialized nerve cells characterized by having one axon and one dendrite. In humans, they are found in the: Retina of the eye Cerebral cortex Embryonic stage Spinal cord Which of the following is a type of 'compound epithelium' that has a main function of providing protection against chemical and mechanical stresses? Skin Inner lining of fallopian tubes Alveoli of lungs Lining of stomach Goblet cells of the alimentary canal are a type of: Unicellular glandular epithelium Multicellular glandular epithelium Compound epithelium Squamous epithelium Osteocytes (bone cells) are located in spaces called: Lacunae Lamellae Canaliculi Osteons Which of the following tissues is characterized by cells with thick lignified cell walls and are usually dead at maturity? Sclerenchyma Collenchyma Parenchyma Aerenchyma Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cells? vacuoles and fibres flagellum and modullary sheath nucleus and mitochondria perikaryon and dendrites. Tendons, which attach skeletal muscles to bones, are an example of: Dense regular connective tissue Dense irregular connective tissue Loose connective tissue Specialized connective tissue Ligaments are specialized connective tissues that connect: Bone to bone Muscle to bone Muscle to muscle Skin to muscle Salivary glands are an example of which type of gland based on the number of cells? Multicellular gland Unicellular gland Endocrine gland Apocrine gland The epithelium that consists of two or more layers of cells and has a limited role in secretion and absorption is: Compound epithelium Simple squamous epithelium Columnar epithelium Cuboidal epithelium Which of the following tissues is a type of 'specialized connective tissue'? Cartilage Areolar tissue Adipose tissue Dense regular tissue Neurons that have one axon and two or more dendrites are called: Multipolar neurons Bipolar neurons Unipolar neurons Apolar neurons The function of the gap junction is to: Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules. Separate two cells from each other. Stop substance from leaking across a tissue. Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together. The transitional epithelium, which allows for stretching and expansion, is found lining the: Urinary bladder Small intestine Trachea Blood vessels In skeletal muscle fibers, the presence of multiple nuclei within a single cell (muscle fiber) is described as a: Syncytium Sarcomere Sarcoplasm Myofibril Which of the following is the primary function of neuroglial cells in the neural tissue? To protect and support neurons To conduct electrical impulses To secrete neurotransmitters To provide sensory perception The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in : Neural tissue Muscular tissue Connective tissue Epithelial tissue The simple columnar epithelium, consisting of tall and slender cells, is primarily found lining the: Stomach and Intestine Skin and Esophagus Alveoli of Lungs Proximal convoluted tubule Which type of cell junction in animal tissues performs the function of cementing neighboring cells together to keep them together as a unit? Adhering junctions Tight junctions Gap junctions Synaptic junctions Which of the following tissues acts as a support framework for the epithelium and contains fibroblasts and mast cells? Areolar tissue Adipose tissue Dense regular tissue Specialized connective tissue The most abundant cells found in areolar connective tissue that are responsible for secreting collagen and elastin fibres are: Fibroblasts Macrophages Mast cells Adipocytes The type of epithelium found in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, where the exchange of gases occurs, is: Simple squamous epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Simple columnar epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Which of the following pairs, is correctly matched - Fibrous joint – between phalanges Cartilaginous joint – skull bones Gliding joint – between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae Hinge joint – between vertebrae Which one of the following is correct pairing of a body part and like kind of muscle tissue that moves it ? Iris – Involuntary smooth muscle Heart wall – Involuntary unstriated muscle Biceps of upper arm – smooth muscle fibres Abdominal wall – smooth muscle The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fibre is due to The absence of myofibrils in the central portion of A-band The central gap between myosin filaments in the A-band The central gap between actin filaments extending through myosin filaments in the A-band Extension of myosin filaments in the central portion of the A-band An athlete while running fell on the track. She used her hands to sustain minimal injury. In the process, her hands received the maximum blow on the joints. Which combination of joints would be badly affected in this accident ? Cartilaginous and synaptic joints Fibrous and cartilaginous joints Fibrous and synovial joints Cartilaginous and synovial joints Match the following columns and array ll Column - I & Column - II (a) Eosinophils & (i) Immune response (b) Basophils & (ii) Phagocytosis (c) Neutrophils & (iii) Release histaminase, destructive enzymes (d) Lymphocytes & (iv) Release granules containing histamine array select the correct option. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i The kind of tissue that forms the supportive structure in our pinna (external ears) is also found in - tip of the nose vertebrae nails ear ossicles Match List-I with List-II array llll ; & List-I & ; & List-II (a) & Bronchioles & (i) & Dense Regular Connective Tissue (b) & Goblet Cell & (ii) & Loose Connective Tissue (c) & Tendons & (iii) & Glandular Tissue (d) & Adipose Tissue & (iv) & Ciliated Epithelium array Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) Match List I with List II. array ll List I & List II A. Mast cells & I. Ciliated epithelium B. Inner surface of bronchiole & II. Areolar connective tissue C. Blood & III. Cuboidal epithelium D. Tubular parts of nephron & IV. Specialised connective tissue array Choose the correct answer from the options give below: A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I Three types of muscles are given as a, b and c. Identify the correct matching pair along with their location in human body: Name of muscle/location (a) Smooth - Toes (b) Skeletal – Legs (c) Cardiac – Heart (a) Skeletal - Triceps (b) Smooth – Stomach (c) Cardiac – Heart (a) Skeletal - Biceps (b) Involuntary – Intestine (c) Smooth – Heart (a) Involuntary – Nose tip (b) Skeletal – Bone (c) Cardiac – Heart The epithelial tissue present on the inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes is : Squamous Cuboidal Glandular Ciliated