Which among the following is not the function of gap junction ?

(1) Rapid transfer of ions.

(2) To stop leakage across a tissue.

(3) Connects cytoplasm of adjacent cells.

(4) Facilitate communication between adjacent cells.

Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
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Functions of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively is:

 

Cell

 

Function

1   

Squamous epithelium 

I

Help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue.

2

Cuboidal epithelium        

II

Move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium.

3

Ciliated epithelium

III   

Allow rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules.

4

Tight junctions

IV

Perform function of cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.

5

Adhering junctions

V

They form diffusion boundary.

6

Gap junctions

VI

Secretion and absorption in glandular ducts and nephrons.

(1) I, II, V, III, IV, VI

(2) V, VI, II, I, IV, III

(3) II, VI, V, I, III, II

(4) VI, III, IV, II, I, V

Subtopic:  Simple Epithelium | Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
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Which among the following is incorrect regarding connective tissue ?

(1) They are named so because they link and support other tissues of the body.

(2) They are most abundant tissue in the body of complex animals.

(3) Adipose tissue is a type of dense connective tissue.

(4) All connective tissues except blood secrete collagen or elastin.

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Which type of tissue cells secrete fibres of structural proteins called collagen or elastin ?

(1) Loose connective tissue

(2) All connective tissues

(3) Blood

(4) All connective tissues except blood

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Strength, elasticity and flexibility to tissues is provided by the fibres of :

(1) Elastin

(2) Adipose tissue

(3) Elastin and collagen

(4) Areolar tissue

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Modified polysaccharides in between cells which act as matrix are secreted by :

(1) Blood cells

(2) Elastin

(3) Mast cells of areolar tissue

(4) All connective tissues except blood

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding areolar tissue?

(1) It serves as a supporting framework for epithelium.

(2) The cells and fibres are loosely arranged in a semi-fluid ground substance.

(3) The collagen fibres are present in rows between many parallel bundles of fibres.

(4) Mast cells, fibroblasts and macrophages are its components.

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Storage of fats is done by which type of cell in our body?

(1) Loose connective tissue

(2) Dense irregular connective tissue

(3) Areolar tissue

(4) Dense regular connective tissue

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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Which among the following is not the function of adipose tissue ?

(1) Insulation of body

(2) Storing fats

(3) Dissolving fats

(4) Conversion of excess nutrients into fats

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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In which type of arrangement are rows of collagen fibres present with respect to other fibres in dense regular connective tissue ?

(1) Alternative

(2) Parallel

(3) Anti-parallel

(4) Regular

Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
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