2023_BRIDGING COURSE: SKINCARE AND DERMATOLOGY

WORKSHEET 2.2: Histology

MODULE 2: Advanced histology of the cell and the skin

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INSTRUCTION: Complete the worksheet by answering all the questions accurately. Further research may be
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1. Various possibilities are suggested as answers to the following questions. Indicate the correct answer by
writing the number and correct letter only e.g. 1.30 A

1.1 What connective tissue functions as a universal packing tissue and connective tissue “glue” because it
helps to hold the internal organs together and in their correct positions?
A Reticular Connective Tissue
B Adipose Tissue
C Vascular Tissue
D Areolar Tissue

1.2 Many elastic fibers are found in

A bone tissue
B ligaments and tendons
C smooth muscles
D the external ear

1.3 An example of a dense connective tissue is

A tendons
B areolar tissue
C reticular tissue
D blood

1.4 Which of the following is NOT considered a connective tissue?

A Epithelial tissue
B Blood
C Muscle
D Bone

1.5 The wall of the bladder is lined with

A transitional epithelium
B cuboidal epithelium
C simple squamous epithelium
D stratified squamous epithelium

1.6 Histology is the study of

A the pathology of cells
B the function of organs
C the microscopic structure of tissue
D the activity of medicines
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1.7 Which one of the following structures is NOT an example of a tissue?

A Cartilage
B Bone
C The heart
D Skeletal muscle

1.8 The rapid co-ordination of many complicated body functions is carried out by
A epithelial tissue
B connective tissue
C muscular tissue
D nervous tissue

1.9 Ligaments are an example of

A dense connective tissue
B loose connective tissue
C adipose tissue
D areolar tissue

1.10 Blood is a specialised kind of fluid

A epithelial tissue
B connective tissue
C muscular tissue
D nervous tissue

1.11 Which one of the following is commonly known as fat?

A Fascia
B Adipose tissue
C Reticular tissue
D Osseous tissue

1.12 Which cells are responsible for synthesising collagen and elastin?
A Fibroblasts
B Mast cells
C T lymphocytes
D Macrophages

1.13 Which connective tissue is avascular?

A Tendons
B Cartilage
C Bone
D Blood

1.14 Macrophages
A secrete molecules that form the matrix
B secrete antibodies
C engulf bacteria
D produce histamine
 
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1.15 Mast cells

A secrete molecules that form the matrix
B secrete antibodies
C engulf bacteria
D produce histamine

1.16 Flat, scale-like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as

A columnar
B squamous
C cuboidal
D ciliated

1.17 Simple cuboidal epithelium is responsible for

A secretion and absorption
B insulation
C protection
D support

1.18 Which of the following organs is lined with stratified epithelium?

A mouth
B stomach
C pancreas
D thyroid gland

1.19 The cells found in cartilage are

A macrophages
B mast cells
C fibroblasts
D chondrocytes

1.20 The main components of matrix include

A protein fibres
B GAG’s
C blood
D A&B

1.21 Tissue that provides support and protection and binds structures together is
A epithelial
B nervous
C muscular
D connective

1.22 Tissue found lining the surface of an organ is

A cartilage
B connective
C epithelial
D muscular (22)

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2. Explain how the structure of osseous tissue relates to its function. (4)

3. Using the diagram, identify the following simple epithelial

tissues and give an example of where each can be found in the
human body. (3 + 3 = 6)

4. Compare the three types of muscle tissue under the following headings: (9)
Muscle tissue type Skeletal Cardiac Smooth
Cell shape
Cell appearance
Regulation of contraction

5. Tissue repair occurs in one of two major ways. Explain these two ways of tissue repair. (2 x 2 = 4)

6. Differentiate between the structure and function of endocrine and exocrine glands providing an example
of each type of gland. (3 + 3 = 6)

7. The epidermis (epithelium of cutaneous membrane or skin) is a keratinised stratified squamous

epithelium. Explain why that epithelium is better suited for protecting the body’s external surface than a
mucosa, consisting of a simple columnar epithelium.
(2)

8. Jack severely injured his knee during rugby practice. He is told that he has a torn knee cartilage and to
expect that recovery and repair will take a long time. Why will it take a long time? (2)

9. Use the list provided to record the most correct characteristic/function of the following tissue types: (5)
Micturition Immunity Irritability Haemostasis
Contractility Haematopoiesis Oedematous Lubrication
Tissue Type Associated cell
Osseous tissue
Nervous tissue
Muscle tissue
Adipose tissue
Reticular tissue

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