Animal Tissues - Worksheet with Answers

Part A: Fill in the Blanks with Answers (50)

1. Epithelial tissues are made up of closely packed cells with no intercellular spaces.

2. Epithelial tissues are found in single or multiple layers.

3. Simple epithelium is a single layer of cells.

4. Stratified epithelium consists of multiple layers of cells.

5. Epithelial tissue covers the external body surface such as the skin.

6. The outermost layer of skin is made of epithelial tissues.

7. The main component of the skin’s outer layer is keratin.

8. Keratin provides toughness to the skin.

9. Epithelial tissue prevents infection and dehydration.

10. Columnar epithelium is found along the lining of the stomach and small intestine.

11. Columnar epithelial cells are shaped like pillars.

12. Ciliated columnar epithelium is found in the inner lining of the windpipe.

13. Cilia help move materials like air by air currents.

14. Cuboidal epithelium is found along the walls of salivary glands.

15. Connective tissues consist of widely spaced cells embedded in non-living matrix.

16. The matrix of connective tissue can be soft, fibrous, fluid, or solid.

17. Connective tissues support and bind body parts.

18. Connective tissues insulate the body against heat.

19. Connective tissue proper is divided into loose and dense connective tissue.

20. Areolar tissue binds the skin to muscles.

21. Areolar tissue has collagen and elastic fibres.

22. Adipose tissue is commonly known as fat tissue.

23. Adipocytes are fat cells found in adipose tissue.

24. Adipose tissue cushions and protects internal organs.

25. Tendons and ligaments are types of dense connective tissue.

26. Tendons connect skeletal muscles to bones.

27. Ligaments connect one bone to another.

28. Tendons are made of white fibrous tissue and collagen fibres.

29. Ligaments have flexibility due to elastic fibres.

30. Epithelial tissue also forms a lining of body cavities.

31. The primary function of epithelial tissues is protection against infection.

32. Squamous epithelium consists of thin, flattened cells.

33. Squamous epithelium is found in the lining of blood vessels.

34. In epithelial tissues, the cells rest on a basement membrane.

35. The connective tissue matrix is also called ground substance.

36. Bone is a type of supportive connective tissue.

37. Blood is a type of fluid connective tissue.

38. Loose connective tissue serves as packing material for organs.

39. Areolar tissue is a type of loose connective tissue.

40. The matrix of areolar tissue is semi-fluid.

41. Adipose tissue stores energy in the form of fat.

42. Ligaments contain collagen and elastic fibres.

43. Ligaments help bones to remain stable during movement.

44. Keratin makes the skin tough and waterproof.

45. Epithelial tissues help in secretion and absorption.

46. The lining of stomach has columnar epithelium.

47. The lining of salivary glands contains cuboidal epithelium.

48. Cilia in ciliated epithelium move with the help of air currents.

49. Ligaments are made of yellow fibrous tissue.

50. Areolar tissue helps in binding skin to muscles.
Part B: One-word/Two-word Questions with Answers (50)
1. What is the main function of squamous epithelium? — Protection

2. Name the structural protein in the outer skin layer. — Keratin

3. What type of epithelium lines the stomach? — Columnar

4. Which connective tissue stores fat? — Adipose

5. What cells make up adipose tissue? — Adipocytes

6. Which fibres provide flexibility in ligaments? — Elastic fibres

7. Which epithelium helps in secretion and absorption? — Columnar

8. What connective tissue binds skin to muscles? — Areolar

9. What epithelium is cube-shaped? — Cuboidal

10. What epithelium is found in the windpipe? — Ciliated columnar

11. What are the two types of connective tissue proper? — Loose and Dense

12. Which tissue connects muscle to bone? — Tendon

13. What connects bone to bone? — Ligament

14. What gives toughness to the skin? — Keratin

15. Name a fluid connective tissue. — Blood

16. Which epithelium is thin and flat? — Squamous

17. Name one location where squamous epithelium is found. — Blood vessels

18. What prevents dehydration in epithelial tissue? — Epithelial cells

19. Which connective tissue insulates the body? — Adipose

20. What is the non-living part of connective tissue? — Matrix

21. Which tissue helps in fat storage? — Adipose

22. What protein is found in tendons? — Collagen

23. What tissue is found under the skin and around organs? — Adipose

24. Which epithelial tissue has cilia? — Ciliated columnar

25. What is the shape of cuboidal epithelium cells? — Cube-shaped

26. What is the function of columnar epithelium? — Secretion and absorption

27. Which fibres are found in areolar tissue? — Collagen and elastic

28. What is the main function of connective tissue? — Support and binding

29. What helps bind bones at joints? — Ligament

30. What tissue provides support to bones? — Tendon

31. Name the connective tissue that is semi-fluid. — Areolar

32. What gives skin its waterproof quality? — Keratin

33. Which epithelium allows movement of air? — Ciliated columnar

34. What matrix is found in connective tissue? — Ground substance

35. Which connective tissue contains adipocytes? — Adipose

36. What kind of connective tissue is tendon? — Dense

37. What epithelium is found in salivary glands? — Cuboidal

38. What is the basic function of epithelial tissue? — Protection

39. Which tissue has a fibrous matrix? — Dense connective

40. Which tissue provides mechanical support and flexibility? — Collenchyma

41. Name one dense connective tissue. — Tendon

42. What tissue secretes and absorbs in the intestine? — Columnar

43. Which connective tissue is also known as fat tissue? — Adipose

44. Name a connective tissue found in joints. — Ligament

45. Which tissue is present beneath the skin? — Adipose

46. What is the function of areolar tissue? — Binding

47. What type of matrix does adipose tissue have? — Semi-fluid

48. Which tissue prevents heat loss? — Adipose

49. What tissue type supports and connects organs? — Connective

50. What is the shape of columnar epithelial cells? — Pillar-like

True or False Questions
1. Epithelial tissue covers both internal and external body surfaces.

2. Cuboidal epithelium is found in the walls of the stomach.

3. Columnar epithelium is made of cube-shaped cells.

4. Squamous epithelium forms a protective layer on the skin.

5. Ciliated epithelium helps in the movement of air in the windpipe.

6. Connective tissues are made of closely packed cells.

7. Matrix is the non-living part of connective tissues.

8. Adipose tissue stores fat and provides insulation.

9. Areolar tissue is a type of dense connective tissue.

10. Ligaments connect muscles to bones.

11. Tendons are inelastic and made of collagen fibres.

12. Epithelial tissue helps in secretion and absorption.

13. Ciliated columnar epithelium is present in the small intestine.

14. Adipocytes are fat-storing cells.

15. Ligaments allow movement and stability in joints.

16. Bone is an example of supportive connective tissue.

17. Blood and lymph are connective tissues.

18. Areolar tissue binds skin to muscles.

19. Adipose tissue is present in bone marrow.

20. Tendons connect bones to bones.

21. Cilia generate air currents to move substances.

22. Connective tissue has a solid matrix only.

23. Squamous epithelium is thin and flat.

24. Columnar epithelium helps in secretion.

25. Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces.

26. Matrix can be fluid or fibrous.

27. Ligaments are formed from white fibrous tissue.

28. Simple epithelium is made of one cell layer.

29. Stratified epithelium has multiple layers.

30. Cartilage is a fluid connective tissue.

31. Tendons provide flexibility to joints.

32. Epithelial tissues prevent dehydration.

33. Areolar tissue has collagen and elastic fibres.

34. Dense connective tissues have fewer fibres.

35. Adipose tissue protects internal organs.

36. Ligaments are highly elastic.

37. Columnar epithelium is pillar-shaped.

38. Areolar tissue forms a fluid matrix only.

39. Ciliated epithelium is found in the heart.

40. Bone supports body structure.

41. Lymph is a type of epithelial tissue.

42. Connective tissues help in repair of tissues.

43. Stratified epithelium is for protection.

44. Cuboidal epithelium is found in kidney tubules.

45. Tendons are flexible and elastic.

46. Blood is a supportive connective tissue.

47. Cilia move substances in respiratory tract.

48. Ligaments contain both collagen and elastic fibres.

49. Dense connective tissue binds skin to muscles.

50. Columnar epithelium is found in the stomach.