Q1: 1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

• A) High vascularization
• B) Ability to regenerate
• C) Presence of tight junctions
• D) Protection from mechanical damage

Q2: 2. The structural and functional unit of nervous tissue is the

• A) Neuron
• B) Adipocyte
• C) Osteocyte
• D) Myocyte

Q3: 3. Cartilage is a type of

• A) Connective tissue
• B) Epithelial tissue
• C) Nervous tissue
• D) Muscle tissue

Q4: 4. Which of the following is a function of smooth muscle tissue?

• A) Voluntary movement
• B) Pumping blood
• C) Contraction of the iris
• D) Moving food through the digestive tract

Q5: 5. The thoracic cavity contains which organ?

• A) Liver
• B) Lungs
• C) Stomach
• D) Kidneys

Q6: 6. The integumentary system consists of the

• A) Skin, hair, and nails
• B) Heart, arteries, and veins
• C) Lungs, trachea, and bronchi
• D) Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

Q7: 7. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• A) Regulation of body temperature
• B) Production of hormones
• C) Protection of internal organs
• D) Digestion of food

Q8: 8. Cardiac muscle is found in the

• A) Heart
• B) Lungs
• C) Brain
• D) Intestines

Q9: 9. Which type of tissue lines the blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs?

• A) Simple squamous epithelium
• B) Stratified squamous epithelium
• C) Simple cuboidal epithelium
• D) Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Q10: 10. The main function of adipose tissue is

• A) Contraction
• B) Storage of energy
• C) Transmitting electrical signals
• D) Blood clotting

Q11: 11. The function of the lymphatic system includes

• A) Pumping blood throughout the body
• B) Absorbing and transporting fats
• C) Producing hormones
• D) Filtering waste from the blood

Q12: 12. The structure responsible for producing red blood cells is the

• A) Bone marrow
• B) Liver
• C) Spleen
• D) Pancreas

Q13: 13. Which of the following is a function of the digestive system?

• A) Regulation of body temperature
• B) Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
• C) Breakdown of food into nutrients
• D) Production of urine

Q14: 14. The structure that connects muscle to bone is called

• A) Ligament
• B) Tendon
• C) Cartilage
• D) Synovium

Q15: 15. Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

• A) Exchange of gases
• B) Regulation of blood pH
• C) Production of sound
• D) Regulation of body temperature

Q16: 16. The function of the excretory system is to

• A) Produce hormones
• B) Filter blood and remove waste
• C) Digest food
• D) Protect the body from pathogens

Q17: 17. Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?

• A) Regulation of body temperature
• B) Production of antibodies
• C) Coordination of body functions through hormones
• D) Digestion of food

Q18: 18. The structure that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart is the

• A) Vein
• B) Artery
• C) Capillary
• D) Ventricle

Q19: 19. The function of the reproductive system includes

• A) Regulation of body temperature
• B) Production of gametes
• C) Synthesizing vitamin D
• D) Pumping blood

Q20: 20. Which of the following is a function of the sensory system?

• A) Regulating sleep patterns
• B) Controlling muscle movements
• C) Detecting and responding to stimuli
• D) Digesting food

Q21: 21. The structure responsible for storing bile is the

• A) Gallbladder
• B) Pancreas
• C) Liver
• D) Spleen

Q22: 22. Which of the following tissues is contractile and responsible for movement?

• A) Nervous tissue
• B) Muscle tissue
• C) Epithelial tissue
• D) Connective tissue

Q23: 23. The structure that protects the brain and spinal cord is the

• A) Skull
• B) Rib cage
• C) Pelvis
• D) Sternum

Q24: 24. Which of the following is a function of the immune system?

• A) Digesting food
• B) Regulating blood sugar levels
• C) Protecting the body from pathogens
• D) Pumping blood

Q25: 25. The structure that allows for movement and support in the body is the

• A) Joints
• B) Lymph nodes
• C) Spinal cord
• D) Thyroid gland