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Questions Related to tissues and types of tissues

The squamous epithelium is mainly involved in

  1. Protection

  2. Absorption

  3. Secretion

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Squamous epithelium is a type of epithelium tissue. The cells of this tissue are thin, flat and closely packed. These are found in cavities of mouth, oesophagus, alveoli and blood vessels. This tissue gives protection against mechanical injury and also blocks the entry of pathogens or germs. 

So, the correct option is 'Protection'.

Population of ferocious Red Ant is kept under check by _______________.

  1. Rufus Wood Pecker

  2. Red-billed Ox Pecker

  3. Yellow-billed Ox-Pecker

  4. Sparrow


Correct Option: A

Which of the following levels of structure encompasses all the other?

  1. Tissue

  2. Cell

  3. Organism

  4. Organ or organ system


Correct Option: A

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of animals?

  1. Heterotrophic

  2. Diplontic life cycle

  3. Have contracting fibres

  4. Single cells or colonial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All animals are eukaryotic, multicellular organisms, and most animals have complex tissue structure with differentiated and specialized tissue. Animals are heterotrophs; they must consume living or dead organisms since they cannot synthesize their own food and can be carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, or parasites.

So, the correct option is 'Single cells or colonial'.

The bundle of axon is known as

  1. Nerve

  2. Cyton

  3. Axon

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Axon is a part of nerve cells or neurons. The bundle of the axon is called a nerve in the peripheral nervous system while it is called a tract in the central nervous system. 
So, the correct answer is 'Nerve'