Which statement regarding the specialized junctions between epithelial cells is INCORRECT?
Tight junctions facilitate communication between adjacent cells.
Adherens junctions contribute to the structural integrity of epithelial tissues.
Desmosomes provide strong adhesion between adjacent cells, using cadherins linked to intermediate filaments.
Gap junctions allow the passage of small molecules and ions between adjacent cells.
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The primary function of neuroglia is to:
Transmit nerve impulses
Produce hormones
Store nutrients
Support and protect neurons
Which tissue type is responsible for voluntary movement?
Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Nervous tissue
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?
Striated appearance
Intercalated discs
Branched fibers
Voluntary control
Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue?
Cartilage
Bone
Blood
Cardiac muscle
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
Covering and lining surfaces
Contraction and movement
Support and connection
Information transmission
What type of tissue is blood?
Connective
Epithelial
Muscle
Nervous
Which type of epithelium facilitates diffusion and filtration?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium
Dense regular connective tissue is primarily found in:
Skin
Cartilage
Tendons and ligaments
Bone marrow
Which cell type is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses?
Neuron
Osteocyte
Chondrocyte
Adipocyte
Which connective tissue contains chondrocytes?
Bone
Blood
Cartilage
Adipose tissue
