Compound squamous epithelium is found in
stomach
intestine
trachea
pharynx
Correct Answer :
D. pharynx
Compound epithelium covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and of pancreatic ducts.
Related Questions
The intercellular material of the given figure is solid and resists compression. Identify the figure and the label marked as A & B.
Fig - Cartilage, A - Collagen, B - Collagen
Fig - Cartilage, A - Microtubule, B - Collagen fibres
Fig - Bone, A - Chondrocyte, B - Chondroclast
Fig - Bone, A - Chondroclast, B - Osteoblast
Match column-I (type of epithelium) with column-II (Description) and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Types of epithelium) | (Description) |
| A. Squamous | I. It is composed of a epithelium single-layer of cube-like cells |
| B. Cuboidal | II. Having cilia on their free epithelium surface |
| C. Columnar | III. It is composed of a single epithelium layer of tall and slender cells |
| D. Ciliated | IV. It is made up of a single thin epithelium layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries |
A IV; B I; C III; D II
A I; B IV; C III; D II
A IV; B I; C II; D III
A IV; B III; C I; D II
General function of gland is to
protect the body.
control the function of epithelial tissues.
produce and secrete specialized compounds to control and maintain different body functions.
help to maintain blood pressure and nerve actions.
The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly
into the skin surface
into the blood stream
into a gland duct
into the brain tissue
In cockroach, the testes are present in
3, 4, 5 abdominal segments
4, 5, 6 abdominal segments
5, 6, 7 abdominal segments
6, 7, 8 abdominal segments
The given figure shows open circulatory system of cockroach with structure marked as A, B and C. Which structure is a 13 pair of wing shaped involuntary muscles and mantain blood circulation?
A
B
C
Both A nad B
Which of the following type of tissue is being described by the given statements ?
- They are named because of their special function of linking and supporting other tissues/organs of the body.
- They include cartilage, bone, adipose and blood.
- They provide strength, elasticity and flexibility to the tissue.
- They also secrete modified polysaccharides, which accumulate between cells and fibres and act as matrix.
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Neural tissue
Which of the following statement(s) regarding cell junctions is/are correct ?
Tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue.
Adhering junctions perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.
Gap junctions facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules.
All of the above
Neuroglia are
excitable cells of neural tissue.
supporting and non-excitable cells of neural tissue.
two to three times in volume of neural tissue.
protective and excitable cells of neural tissue.
Which of the following animal's sensory system does not has eyes but does possess light and touch sensitive organs (receptor cells) to distinguish the light intensities and to feel the vibrations in the ground?
Frog
Snake
Earthworm
Cockroach
The only type of cell seen in a tendon is
muscle fibres
reticular cells
collagenous cells
fibroblasts
Figure given below shows reproductive system of female cockroach. The correct labellings indicated by alphabets (A, B & C) are respectively
A-Spermatheca, B-Collaterial glands, C-Gonapophyses
A-Phallic gland, B-Collaterial glands, C-Gonapophyses
A-Spermatheca, B-Seminal vesicle, C-Gonapophyses
A-Spermatheca, B-Collateral glands, C-Tegmina
Which of the following vertebrate tissues would be an excellent source of collagen?
Liver
Nerve
Muscle
Tendon
Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cell ?
Vacuoles and Fibres
Flagellum and Medullary sheath
Nucleus and Mitochondria
Cell body and Dendrites
Find the incorrectly matched pair.
Unicellular glandular cells - Goblet cell
Saliva - Exocrine secretion
Fusiform fibres - Smooth muscle
Cartilage - Areolar tissue
Which of the following is involved in the production of new blood cells ?
Adipose cell
Bone marrow
Liver
Matrix
The fibres of which of the following muscles are fusiform and do not show striations
Skeletal muscles
Cardiac muscles
Both (a) and (b)
Smooth muscles
The chondrocytes of connective tissue are
fibre secreting cells
bone forming cells
cartilage cells
bone eating cells
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding neural tissue ?
It exerts the greatest control over the bodys responsiveness to changing conditions.
Chondrocytes, the unit of neural system are excitable cells.
Neuroglial cells protect and support neurons.
When a neuron is suitably stimulated, an electrical disturbance is generated.
What are the three basic components of connective tissues?
Ground substance, cells and basement membrane
Cartilage, intercellular matrix and serum
Cells, protein fibers and ground substance
Collagen, elastin and reticular fibers
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about muscle tissue ?
Each muscle is made of many long, cylindrical fibres arranged in parallel arrays.
Muscle fibres contract (shorten) in response to stimulation, then relax (lengthen) and return to their uncontracted state in a coordinated fashion.
Muscles play an active role in all movements of the body.
All of the above
The figure given below shows the head region of cockroach. Identify A to F.
A- Compound eye, B-Ocellus, C-Maxilla, D-Mandible, E-Labrum, F-Labium
A- Ocellus, B-Compound eye, C-Mandible, D-Maxilla, E-Labrum, F-Labium
A- Ocellus, B-Compound eye, C-Mandible, D-Maxilla, E-Labium, F-Labrum
A- Ocellus, B-Compound eye, C-Maxilla, D-Mandible, E-Labrum, F-Labium
Lack of blood supply and presence of the noncellular basement membrane are the characteristics of the
muscular tissue
fluid connective tissue
epithelial tissue
nervous tissue
Muscle tissue cells are contractile, which means they
are responsible for the production and secretion of enzymes.
are specialized in contraction and relaxation.
help in the movement of involuntary organs only.
all of the above
What will happen if ligaments are cut or broken?
No movements at joints.
Bones will become fixed.
Bones will become unfixed.
Bone will move freely at joints.
If the head of cockroach is cut off, it will still alive for as long as one week. It is because of
the body which is covered with a hard chitinous exoskeleton.
head which holds a bit of nervous system.
head which is of no use.
food capturing appratus which is found elsewhere.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding Female reproductive system of earthworm ?
It consists of two large ovaries, lying laterally in the 6th 7th abdominal segments.
Each ovary is formed of a group of five ovarian tubules or ovarioles, containing a chain of developing ova.
A pair of spermatheca is present in the 5th segment which opens into the genital chamber.
None of the above
The figure given below shows the alimentary canal of cockroach with few structures labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Identify the correct identification of the structure which is also called proventriculus and helps in grinding the food particles.
1
2
3
4
Match the types of connective tissue given in column-I with their examples given column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Types of connective) | (Examples) |
| A. Loose connective | I. Tendons and ligaments tissue |
| B. Dense regular | II. Skin tissue |
| C. Dense irregular | III. Cartilage, bones, blood tissue |
| D. Specialized | IV. Fibroblasts, macrophages connective tissue and mast cells |
A I; B IV; C II; D III
A I; B IV; C III; D II
A IV; B I; C II; D III
A IV; B II; C I; D III
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding compound epithelium ?
It is made of more than one layer of cells and thus has a limited role in secretion and absorption.
Their main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses.
They cover the dry surface of the skin, moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and pancreatic ducts.
All of the above