Biology

Animal Tissue and Anatomy

1,349 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

Windpipe is also known as

  1. oesophagus

  2. glottis

  3. larynx

  4. trachea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Trachea is called a windpipe.It is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (or voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs. It is an integral part of the body’s airway and has the vital function of providing air flow to and from the lungs for respiration.

Multiple choice

The Malpighian corpuscle lies in the

  1. medulla

  2. liver

  3. cortex

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

 The Malpighian corpuscle lies in the cortex.They are also known as Renal corpuscles — the initial filtering component of nephrons in the kidneys.

Multiple choice

Pseudo stratified epithelium

  1. is made of similar type of cells

  2. has two or more distinct layers of cells

  3. is mostly ciliated and contains goblet cells

  4. is found in ureters, oviduct and neurocoel cavity of brain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A pseudostratified epithelium is a type of epithelium that, although comprising only a single layer of cells, has its cell nuclei positioned in a manner suggestive of stratified epithelia.

Multiple choice

‘Pavement epithelium’ is a synonym used for

  1. squamous epithelium

  2. cuboidal epithelium

  3. columnar epithelium

  4. pseudo stratified epithelium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cells of simple squamous epithelium are flat with flattened/rounded nucleus. It is also called pavement epithelium due to its tile-like appearance.

Multiple choice

The epithelia of body cavities that are connected to the external environment protect themselves by

  1. microvilli present on the cells of topmost layer of the epithelia

  2. secreting large amount of mucus by numerous mucus-secreting cells

  3. secreting various antimicrobial compounds

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The epithelia of body cavities that are connected to the external environment protect themselves by secreting large amount of mucus by numerous mucus-secreting cells.

Multiple choice

The ends of alveolar ducts are termed as

  1. bronchioles

  2. trachea

  3. bronchi

  4. alveoli

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alveoli are tiny ends of the alveolar ducts. These tiny air sacs function to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Certain respiratory diseases cause a thickening of the alveoli walls, which restricts movement, causing breathing difficulties.