Match the following cell structure with its characteristic feature:
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Tight junctions | (i) | Cement neighboring cells together to form a sheet |
(b) | Adhering junctions | (ii) | Transmit information through chemicals to another cell |
(c) | Gap junctions | (iii) | Establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cells |
(d) | Synaptic junctions | (iv) | Cytoplasmic channels to facilitate communication between adjacent cells |
Select the correct option from the following:
Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
1. | (ii) | (iv) | (i) | (iii) |
2. | (iv) | (ii) | (i) | (iii) |
3. | (iii) | (i) | (iv) | (ii) |
4. | (iv) | (iii) | (i) | (ii) |
The function of the gap junction is to?
1. | Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together |
2. | Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules |
3. | Separate two cells from each other |
4. | Stop substances from leaking across a tissue |
Endocrine and exocrine glands are formed from
what type of tissue?
1. connective
2. blood
3. muscle
4. epithelial
Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a glandular tissue
Identify the structure labelled as 'A' and choose the correct option with respect to its example.
(1) Gastric gland
(2) Goblet cells
(3) Oxyntic cells
(4) Sebaceous gland
Cell junctions like tight, adhering, and gap junctions are mainly present between the neighbouring cells of:
1. Neural tissue
2. Connective tissue
3. Muscular tissue
4. Epithelial tissue
Match the columns.
Cloumn ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
(a) | Tight junctions | (i) | Macula adherens |
(b) | Gap junctions | (ii) | Stop substances leaking in columnar epithelium |
(c) | Inter digitations | (iii) | Common in transitional epithelium |
(d) | Adhering junctions | (iv) | Rapid transfer of ions and molecules |
a b c d
1. i ii iii iv
2. ii iv iii i
3. ii iv i iii
4. ii i iii iv
Which of the following provides structural and functional link between the individual cells in epithelial tissues?
1. | Extracellular fluid which binds the various cells in the tissue together |
2. | Cell junctions |
3. | Connective tissue |
4. | Basement membrane |
Goblet cells are specialized cells of the
1. stratified squamous epithelium
2. cuboidal epithelium
3. columnar epithelium
4. simple squamous epithelium
Which among the following statements are correct ?
(I) Saliva is secreted by exocrine glands.
(II) Epithelial tissue rests on non-cellular basement membrane.
(III) Muscular tissue possesses cell junctions.
(IV) Mucus-secreting goblet cells are multicellular.
(1) I and II only
(2) I and IV only
(3) I, II and III
(4) Only III
The four sketches (A, B, C, and D) given below, represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its correct location and function?
Tissue | Location | Function | ||
1. | (C) | Collagen fibres | Cartilage | Attach skeletal muscles to bones |
2. | (D) | Smooth muscle tissue | Heart | Heart contraction |
3. | (A) | Columnar epithelium | Nephron | Secretion and absorption |
4. | (B) | Glandular epithelium | Intestine | Secretion |