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
Correct Answer :
D. All of the above
A cell junction (or intercellular bridge) is a type of structure that exists within the tissue of some multicellular organisms, such as animals. Cell junctions consist of multiprotein complexes that provide contact between neighbouring cells or between a cell and the extracellular matrix. There are three major types of cell junctions: adherens junctions, desmosomes and hemidesmosomes (anchoring junctions); gap junctions (communicating junction); tight junctions (occluding junctions).
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Statement 1: Typhlosole increases the effective area of absorption in the intestine.
Statement 2: Typhlosole, present in the intestine, is the characteristic feature of cockroach.
Statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
Statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 : Intercalated discs are important regions of cardiac muscle cells.
Statement 2 : Intercalated discs function as boosters for muscle contraction waves.
Statement-1 and statement-2 are true and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 and statement-2 are true and ttatement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
Statement-1 is true, and statement-2 is False
Both the statements are false.
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
A student was given a sample of two tissues. He observes the tissues under the microscope and draws their figures (1 and 2) as shown below.
Identify the tissues (1 and 2).
1: Columnar cells bearing cilia; 2: Unicellular glandular epithelium
1: Cuboidal cells bearing cilia; 2: Multicellular glandular epithelium
1: Compound cells bearing cilia; 2: Unicellular glandular epithelium
1: Columnar cells bearing cilia; 2: Multicellular glandular epithelium
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
Statement 1 : Cartilage (protein matrix) and bone (calcium matrix) are rigid connective tissue.
Statement 2 : Blood is connective tissue in which plasma is the matrix.
Statement- 1 and statement-2 are true and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement -1
Statement -1 and statement-2 are true and statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement -1
Statement - 1 is true and statement- 2 is false
Both the statements are false.
In cockroach head can move in all directions due to
absence of neck.
fusion of all 6 segments of head.
flexible neck.
head is small and light weight.
Which of the following types of connective tissue is mismatched with its matrix ?
Areolar Loosely packed matrix of protein fibres
Bone Mineralized matrix
Cartilage Highly vascular matrix
Blood Liquid matrix
Hair present in the skin are
epidermal in origin and made of dead cells.
epidermal in origin and made of living cells.
dermal in origin and made of living cells.
dermal in origin and made of dead cells.
The given figure shows the digestive system of cockroach with few structures marked as A, B, C and D. Identify structures A to D.
A-Gizzard, B-Crop, C-Hepatic caecae, D-Malpighian tubules
A-Crop, B-Gizzard, C-Hepatic caecae, D-Malpighian tubules
A- Crop, B-Gizzard, C-Malpighian tubules, D-Hepatic caecae
A- Gizzard, B-Crop, C-Malpighian tubules, D-Hepatic caecae
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.
The following figure shows the extarnal features of cockroach with few structures labelled as A, B, C, D, & E. Identify A to E .
A- Mesothorax, B-Pronotum, C-Metathorax, D-Tegmina, E-Anal style
A- Pronotum, B-Metathorax, C-Mesothorax, D-Tegmina, E-Sterna
A- Pronotum, B-Mesothorax, C-Metathorax, D-Tegmina, E-Anal cerci
A- Pronotum, B-Mesothorax, C-Metathorax, D-Tegmina, E-Anal style
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
The chondrocytes of connective tissue are
fibre secreting cells
bone forming cells
cartilage cells
bone eating cells
In all connective tissues, except which of the following, the cells secretes the fibres of collagen or elastin protein ?
Bone
Cartilage
Areolar connective tissue
Fluid connective tissue
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.
Match the terms given in column-I with their feature given in column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Terms) | (Features) |
| A. Exocrine gland | I. They help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue |
| B. Endocrine gland | II. Hormones are secreted directly into the fluid bathing the gland |
| C. Tight junctions | III. They perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together. |
| D. Adhering junctions | IV. Secretes mucus, saliva, earwax, oil, milk, digestive enzymes and other cell products |
A IV; B II; C I; D III
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A IV; B II; C III; D I
A IV; B I; C II; D III
Which statement regarding anal cerci and anal style in cockroach is correct?
Anal cerci are absent but anal styles are present in male.
Anal cerci are absent and anal styles are present in female.
Anal styles are absent and anal cerci are present in male.
Anal styles are absent and anal cerci are present in female.
The following figures A, B and C are types of muscle tissue. Identify A, B and C.
A Smooth muscle, B Cardiac muscle, C Skeletal muscle
A Skeletal muscle, B Smooth muscle, C Cardiac muscle
A Cardiac muscle, B Smooth muscle, C Skeletal muscle
A Smooth muscle, B Skeletal muscle , C Cardiac muscle
Nervous tissue cells that play several supporting roles but do not transmit impulses are called
glial cells
dendrites
nerve cells
neurons
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
Read the following statements and answer the question.
- It is made of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries.
- They are found in the walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs.
- They are involved in functions like forming a diffusion boundary.
Which of the following characteristics of tissue is being described by the above statements ?
Squamous epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Ciliated epithelium
Compound epithelium
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.
Find the incorrectly matched pair.
Unicellular glandular cells - Goblet cell
Saliva - Exocrine secretion
Fusiform fibres - Smooth muscle
Cartilage - Areolar tissue
Which of the following animals maintain ecological balance?
Frog
Rabbit
Earthworm
Cockroach
Refer the given figure and identify the correct characteristic feature.
- It is a type of loose connective tissue.
- It contains fibroblast, macrophages, collagen fibres and mast cells.
- The cells of this tissue are specialized to store fats.
- The wall of internal organs such as the blood vessels, stomach and intestine contains this type of tissue.
(i) & (ii)
(i) & (iii)
(ii) & (iii)
(iii) & (iv)
Which of the follwing statement(s) is/are correct ?
- Cockroaches are brown or black bodied animals that are included in class insecta of phylum arthropoda.
- Males bear a pair of short, thread like anal styles which are absent in females.
- Heart of cockroach consists of elongated muscular tube lying along mid dorsal line of thorax and abdomen.
- The nymph grows by moulting about 13 times to reach the adult form.
Only (i)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Both (i) and (ii)
All of the above
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding excretory system of cockroach ?
- Excretion is performed by malphigian tubules.
- They absorb nitrogenous waste products and convert them into uric acid which is excreted out through hindgut. Hence, this insect called ammonetelic.
- In addition, fat body, nephrocytes and uricose glands also help in excretion.
Only (i)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Both (i) and (iii)
All of these
Cockroaches are brown or black bodied animals that are included in class _______ of phylum _______.
reptilia; annelida
insecta; arthropoda
insecta; annelida
reptilia; arthropoda
Phallic organs in cockroach are related to
male excretory system.
male reproductive system.
female excretory system.
female reproductive system.