Biology

Animal Tissue and Anatomy

1,715 Questions

Test your knowledge of animal tissues and anatomical structures with these practice questions. The set covers human organs, reproductive systems, and sensory receptors. These fundamental biology topics frequently appear in medical and competitive examinations.

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Animal Tissue and Anatomy Questions

Multiple choice

The uterus opens into the vagina through the

  1. urethra

  2. ureter

  3. cervix

  4. placenta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that forms the canal connecting the uterine cavity to the vagina. It's the passage through which the uterus opens into the vagina. The urethra and ureter are part of the urinary system, and placenta is a pregnancy-related temporary organ.

Multiple choice

Stensen duct is related to the

  1. mouth

  2. tongue

  3. duodenum

  4. lungs

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Stensen duct is the route that saliva takes from the major salivary gland into the mouth.

Multiple choice

_____________ is also known as the tesselated and pavement epithelium.

  1. Squamous epithelium

  2. Cuboidal epithelium

  3. Columnar epithelium

  4. Glandular epithelium

  5. Ciliated epithelium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Squamous epithelium is made of thin, flat, irregular-shaped cells which fit together like floor tiles to form a compact tissue.

Multiple choice

Which of the following do not belong to connective tissue?

  1. Fibroblasts

  2. Adipose cells

  3. Macrophages

  4. Prokaryotic cells

  5. Mast cells
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Prokaryotic cells are not connective tissues. A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is waterproof and highly resistant to mechanical injuries?

  1. Cuboidal epithelium

  2. Columnar epithelium

  3. Stratified squamous epithelium

  4. Ciliated epithelium

  5. Glandular epithelium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Stratified squamous epithelium is waterproof and highly resistant to mechanical injuries. This is found in the skin and covers the external dry surface of the skin.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. In columnar epithelium, the component cells are thin and flat. b. In squamous epithelium, the nucleus lies in the centre of the cell which generally bulges out. c. The columnar epithelium forms lining of gall bladder and oviducts, and facilitates movement across the cells.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is a false statement. In columnar epithelium, the component cells are pillar-like, and not thin and flat.