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(a) Robert Hooke
(b) Bichat
(c) Ruysch
(d) Mayer
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Answer: (b) Bichat
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) Bichat.
2. Robert Hooke first observed cell through a microscope as dead cells. Bichat introduced the term 'Tissue' and is known as founder of animal histology. Mayer coined the term 'Histology'. Ruysch introduced the term 'Epithelium'.
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2. The point to remember: Bichat.
(a) Faster development
(b) Division of labour
(c) Higher reproductive potential
(d) Body strength
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Answer: (b) Division of labour
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) Division of labour.
2. Tissue is a group of similar cells along with intercellular substances, which are specialized to perform a specific function. Each tissue performs one or more function of body. Thus, body of multicellular organism exhibits division of labour and contribute to survival of body as whole.
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2. The point to remember: Division of labour.
(a) Tissue
(b) Organ
(c) Organelle
(d) Organ system
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Answer: (a) Tissue
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1. The correct option is (1) Tissue.
2. Group of cells with similar appearance and common function form tissues.
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2. The point to remember: Tissue.
(a) Connective
(b) Muscular
(c) Nervous
(d) Epithelial
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Answer: (d) Epithelial
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (4) Epithelial.
2. Occurring as sheet of cells, epithelial tissues, covers the outside of body and line organs and cavities within body. (Epithelial Tissue).
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2. The point to remember: Epithelial.
(a) Cuboidal
(b) Columnar
(c) Ciliated
(d) Squamous
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Answer: (a) Cuboidal
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Cuboidal.
2. Germinal epithelium of ovary and seminiferous tubule is made of cuboidal epithelial cells.
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2. The point to remember: Cuboidal.
(a) Neural tissue
(b) Connective tissue
(c) Muscular tissue
(d) Epithelial tissue
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Answer: (d) Epithelial tissue
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (4) Epithelial tissue.
2. Epithelial cells are held together by specialised intercellular junctions, which serve as structural and functional links between cells.
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2. The point to remember: Epithelial tissue.
(a) Mucus
(b) Enzymes
(c) HCl
(d) Hormones
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Answer: (a) Mucus
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Mucus.
2. Goblet cells are simple columnar cells that produce mucus. Because of shape produced during secretion of mucus, mucus secreting cells are called goblet cells.
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2. The point to remember: Mucus.
(a) Squamous epithelium
(b) Cuboidal epithelium
(c) Ciliated epithelium
(d) Compound epithelium
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Answer: (a) Squamous epithelium
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Squamous epithelium.
2. Simple squamous epithelium consist of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries. The cells are closely fitted like tiles in a floor. So these are also known as pavement epithelium.
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2. The point to remember: Squamous epithelium.
(a) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)
(b) a(iii), b(ii), c(i), d(iv)
(c) a(iii), b(iv), c(i), d(ii)
(d) a(i), b(iv), c(iii), d(ii)
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Answer: (b) a(iii), b(ii), c(i), d(iv)
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) a(iii), b(ii), c(i), d(iv).
2. Column-I Column-II a. Squamous epithelium Blood vessels walls b. Cuboidal epithelium Ovary (germinal epithelium) c. Columnar epithelium Lining of intestine d. Ciliated epithelium Bronchioles (Ciliated cuboidal epithelium).
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(a) Fallopian tube
(b) Oesophagus
(c) Trachea
(d) Small intestine
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Answer: (d) Small intestine
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (4) Small intestine.
2. Intestinal epithelium bear microvilli to increase surface area of absorption. This gives a brush-bordered appearance to epithelium. Hence called brush-bordered columnar epithelium.
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2. The point to remember: Small intestine.
(a) Squamous epithelium
(b) Glandular epithelium
(c) Ciliated epithelium
(d) Compound epithelium
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Answer: (c) Ciliated epithelium
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (3) Ciliated epithelium.
2. Columnar or cuboidal epithelial cells bear cilia on their free surface, called ciliated epithelium. The cilia remain in rhythmic motion and create a current to transport material which come in contact with them. In respiratory tract, it helps in expelling mucus and trapped particles towards outside. (Connective Tissue).
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2. The point to remember: Ciliated epithelium.
(a) Mast cells
(b) Plasma cells
(c) Macrophages
(d) Fibroblasts
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Answer: (b) Plasma cells
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) Plasma cells.
2. Mast cells, plasma cells, macrophages, fibroblasts are cells of connective tissue. Plasma cells produce antibodies or immunoglobulins.
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2. The point to remember: Plasma cells.
(a) Skin
(b) Tendon
(c) Ligament
(d) All of these
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Answer: (a) Skin
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1. The correct option is (1) Skin.
2. Dense irregular connective tissue has fibroblast and many fibres (mostly collagen) and are oriented differently. This tissue is present in skin.
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2. The point to remember: Skin.
(a) Fibroblasts
(b) Macrophages
(c) Mast cells
(d) Plasma cells
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Answer: (c) Mast cells
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (3) Mast cells.
2. Cytoplasm of mast cells contain granules of Heparin and Histamine. Histamine produces inflammation, increases permeability of blood vessels, causes contraction of smooth muscles.
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2. The point to remember: Mast cells.
(a) Areolar tissue
(b) Adipose tissue
(c) Tendon
(d) Muscular tissue
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Answer: (b) Adipose tissue
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) Adipose tissue.
2. Adipose tissue is an aggregation of fat cells or adipocytes. Each adipocyte is rounded or oval containing a large droplet of fat that almost fills it. Adipose tissue is found in blubber of whales and elephants that regulates body fat and weight.
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2. The point to remember: Adipose tissue.
(a) Matrix of mammalian bone
(b) Matrix of amphibian bone
(c) Matrix of reptilian bone
(d) All of these
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Answer: (a) Matrix of mammalian bone
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Matrix of mammalian bone.
2. Haversian canal is characteristic feature of mammalian bones are present in matrix. Each haversian canal contains an artery, a vein, a lymph vessel, a nerve and some bone cells all packed within connective tissue.
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2. The point to remember: Matrix of mammalian bone.
(a) Ossein
(b) Chondrin
(c) Keratin
(d) Globulin
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Answer: (a) Ossein
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Ossein.
2. Matrix of bone contains ossein protein.
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2. The point to remember: Ossein.
(a) The matrix of bone is present in the form of layers called lamellae
(b) Lamellae consist of fluid filled spaces called lacunae
(c) Lacunae contain bone cells called chondrocytes
(d) The matrix is solid because of the presence of salts such as calcium phosphate
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Answer: (c) Lacunae contain bone cells called chondrocytes
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (3) Lacunae contain bone cells called chondrocytes.
2. Bone cells called osteocytes lie in lacunae singly.
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2. The point to remember: Lacunae contain bone cells called chondrocytes.
(a) Areolar
(b) Adipose
(c) Cartilage
(d) Dense irregular
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Answer: (a) Areolar
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (1) Areolar.
2. Areolar tissue is most widely distributed connective tissue in animal body. Areolar tissue serves as support framework for epithelium. It is present beneath the skin. Areolar tissue joins skin to muscles, fills space inside organs.
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2. The point to remember: Areolar.
(a) Areolar
(b) Adipose
(c) Blood
(d) Cartilage
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Answer: (b) Adipose
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (2) Adipose.
2. Adipose tissue is specialised loose connective tissue which possesses abundant fat storing cells/adipocytes. Adipose tissue act as fat reservoir and act as an insulator. Being poor conductor of heat, it reduces heat loss from body.
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2. The point to remember: Adipose.
(a) Cartilage
(b) Thyroid
(c) Bone marrow
(d) Plasma
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Answer: (c) Bone marrow
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (3) Bone marrow.
2. In long bones, cavity called bone marrow cavity is present. This cavity is filled with soft and semi solid fatty tissue termed as bone marrow. The bone marrow in some bones is site of production of blood cells (such as RBCs, WBCs, Platelets etc).
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2. The point to remember: Bone marrow.
(a) Histiocytes
(b) Fibroblasts
(c) Macrophages
(d) Both 1 & 3
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Answer: (d) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
1. The correct option is (4) Both 1 & 3.
2. Macrophages are also known as Histiocytes, which occur in connective tissue. Macrophages engulf and digest microbes, foreign particles and degenerating cells. Macrophages/Histiocytes are thus phagocytic in nature.
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2. Check every option separately before choosing a combined answer.
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