Structural Organisation in Animals
Q1 Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in a. lining of intestineb. ducts of salivary glandsc. proximal convoluted tubule of nephron d. Eustachian tubeAns. c. proximal convoluted tubule of nephron Explanation: The cuboidal epithelium is composed of a single layer of cube - like cells which is commonly found in ducts of glands and tubular parts of nephrons in kidneys and its main functions are secretion and absorption. The epithelium of proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of nephron in the kidney has microvilli.Q2 Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified froma. squamous epithelial cellsb. columnar epithelial cellsc. chondrocytesd. compound epithelial cells.Ans. b. columnar epithelial cellsExplanation: Certain cells of columnar epithelial cells contain muscles and are called goblet cells as they look like goblet. Such cells are present in alimentary canal.Q3. The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in a. bronchioles and fallopian tubesb. bile duct and bronchiolesc. fallopian tubes and pancreatic ductd. eustachian tube and salivary ductAns. a. bronchioles and fallopian tubesQ4 Match the following cell structure with its characteristic featurei. tight junction 1. cement neighbouring cells together to form sheetii. adhering junction 2. transmit information through chemical to another cellsiii. gap junction 3. establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cellsiv. synaptic junction 4. cytoplasmic channels to facilitate communication between adjacent cells. select optiona. i-2 ii-4 iii-1 iv-3b. i-4 ii-2 iii-1 iv-3c. i-3 ii-1 iii-4 iv-2 d. i-4 ii-3 iii-1 iv-2Ans. c. i-3 ii-1 iii-4 iv 2Q5 smooth muscles are a. involuntary, fusiform, non-striatedb. voluntary, multinucleate, cylindricalc. involuntary, cylindrical, striatedd. voluntary, spindle-shaped, uninucleateAns.a. involuntary, fusiform, non-striateExplanation: Smooth muscle fibres are elongated and spindle shaped (fusiform). Each fibre contains a single oval nucleus surrounded by cytoplasm (sarcoplasm). In cytoplasm, myofibrils are arranged longitudinally. These fibres lack striations and sarcolemma. However, are enclosed by plasma membrane. Q6. Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location?a. Transitional epithelium - tip of noseb. cuboidal epithelium - lining of stomachc. smooth muscle - wall of intestined. areolar tissue - tendonsAns. c. smooth muscle - wall of intestineExplanation: Tip of nose has elastic cartilage. Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach. Tendon is white fibrous connective tissue. Posterior part of intestine has single unit smooth muscle in which all fibres of muscle contract simultaneously as single unit.Q7. The function of the gap junction is to a. separate two cells from each otherb. stop substance from leaking across a tissuec. performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells togetherd. facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules.Ans. d. facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules. Explanation: most cells in animal tissues (with the exception of a few terminally differentiated cells such as skeletal muscle cells and blood cells) are in communication with their adjoining cells via gap junctions. At the place where gap junction is present, membranes of two adjacent cells are separated by a uniform narrow gap of about 2-4nm. The gap is spanned by channel forming proteins called connexins, which allow inorganic ions and other small water soluble molecules to pass directly from cytoplasm of one cell to cytoplasm of other cell. Q8 Choose the correctly matched paira. tendon - specialised connective tissueb. adipose - dense connective tissuec. areolar tissue - loose connective tissued. cartilage - loose connective tissueAns. c. areolar tissue - loose connective tissueExplanation: areolar tissue is the most widely distributed loose connective tissue in the body. Tendon is a type of dense connective tissue, adipose tissue is a fat-storing loose connective tissue and cartilage is a specialised connective tissue.Q9 Choose the correctly matched paira. Inner lining of salivary ducts - ciliated epithelium b. moist surface - glandular epithelium c. tubular parts of nephrons - cuboidal epitheliumd. inner surface of bronchioles - squamous epitheliumAns. c. tubular parts of nephrons-cuboidal epitheliumExplanation: inner lining of salivary ducts - simple cuboidal epitheliummoist surface of buccal cavity - non-keratinized stratified squamous epitheliuminner surface of bronchioles - ciliated columnar epitheliumQ12. The supportive skeletal structures in the human external ears and in the nose tip are examples of a. ligament b. areolar tissue.c. boned. cartilage.Ans. d. cartilageExplanation: Cartilage is a semi-rigid supportive or skeletal connective tissue in which matrix is solid and made of mucoprotein or proteoglycan called chondrin. It is of four types - hyaline, fibrous, calcified and elastic. Yellow elastic fibrocartilage is found in pinna and external auditory canal of the ear, Eustachian tube, epiglottis and tip of the nose. Its matrix contains numerous yellow fibres which form a network by uniting with one another. Due to the presence of yellow fibres, the cartilage becomes more flexible. Hence, it provides flexibility to these organs. Q14. The ciliated columnar epithelial cells in humans are known to occur in a. eustachian tube and stomach liningb. bronchioles and fallopian tubec. bile duct and oesophagusd. fallopian tube and urethra. Ans. b. bronchioles and fallopian tubeExplanation: The ciliated columnar epithelial cells in humans are present in the nasal passages, oviducts (fallopian tubes), terminal bronchioles, ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord of the embryo. Columnar ciliated epithelium consists of columnar cells, which bear cilia on the free surface. Q15. The cells lining the blood vessels belong to the category of a. smooth muscle tissueb. squamous epitheliumc. columnar epitheliumd. connective tissueAns. b. Squamous epitheliumexplanation: simple squamous epithelium is composed of large flat cells whose edges fit closely together like the tiles in a floor, hence it is also called pavement epithelium. The nuclei of the cells are flattened and often lie at the centre of the cells and cause bulgings of cells surface. The epithelium lines the blood vessels, lymph vessels, heart, terminal bronchioles, alveoli of the lungs, walls of Bowman's capsules, descending limbs of loop of Henle. In the blood vessels and heart is called endothelium. Q16 Which one of the following is correct pairing of a body part and the kind of muscle tissue that moves it?(a) Biceps of upper arm – Smooth muscle fibres(b) Abdominal wall – Smooth muscle(c) Iris – Involuntary smooth muscle(d) Heart wall – Involuntary unstriated muscleAns. b, cExplanation: Smooth muscles are called as involuntary muscles as action of these muscles is controlled by autonomic nervous system i.e., not under the control of animal’s will. Iris of eyes consist of smooth involuntary muscles. Abdominal wall also have smooth muscles. Biceps of upper arm is made of skeletal muscles while heart wall consists of cardiac musclesQ17. The epithelial tissue present on the inner surface of bronchioles and Fallopian tubes is(a) glandular (b) ciliated(c) squamous (d) cuboidal. Ans. b. Explanation: The ciliated columnar epithelial cells in humans are present in the nasal passages, oviducts (Fallopian tubes) terminal bronchioles, ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord of the embryo. Columnar ciliated epithelium consists of columnar cells, which bear cilia on the free surface.Q18. The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in(a) connective tissue (b) epithelial tissue(c) neural tissue (d) muscular tissue.Ans. b. epithelial tissueExplanation: Epithelial tissues consist of variously shaped cells closely arranged in one or more layers. The cells are held together by intercellular junctions like tight, adhering and gap junctions.Q19. The kind of tissue that forms the supportive structure in our pinna (external ears) is also found in(a) nails (b) ear ossicles(c) tip of the nose (d) vertebrae.Ans. cExplanation: Yellow elastic fibrocartilage, a type of skeletal tissue, is found in the pinna, Eustachian tubes, epiglottis and tip of the nose. It is a type of cartilage and due to presence of yellow fibres, it becomes more flexibleQ20. Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cell?(a) Vacuoles and fibres(b) Flagellum and medullary sheath(c) Nucleus and mitochondria(d) Perikaryon and dendritesAns. d. Explanation: Neuron (nerve cell) is one of the basic functional units of the nervous system. Neuron is a cell specialized to transmit electrical nerve impulse and so carry information from one part of the body to another. Each neuron has an enlarged portion, the cell body (perikaryon), containing the nucleus; from the body extend several processes (dendrites) through which impulses enter from their branches. A longer process, the nerve fibre, extends outward and carries impulses away from the cell body. This is normally unbranched except at the nerve ending. The point of contact of one neuron with another is known as a synapse.Q21. In which one of the following preparations are you likely to come across cell junctions most frequently?(a) Thrombocytes (b) Tendon(c) Hyaline cartilage (d) Ciliated epitheliumAns. d.Explanation: Cell junctions come across most frequently in the preparation of ciliated epithelium. A cell junction is a structure within a tissue of a multicellular organism. They consist of protein complexes and provide contact between neighbouring cells, between a cell and the extracellular matrix, or they built up the paracellular barrier of epithelia and control the paracellular transportQ22. Areolar connective tissue joins(a) bones with bones (b) fat body with muscles(c) integument with muscles(d) bones with musclesAns. cExplanation: Areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue comprised of a semifluid ground substance containing several kinds of loosely arranged fibres. Its function is to attach the skin to the underlying tissues, to fill the spaces between various organs and thus holds them in place, and surrounds and supports the blood vessels.Q23. Mast cells secrete(a) haemoglobin (b) hippurin(c) myoglobin (d) histamine.Ans. dExplanation: Mast cells are granulated wandering cells that are found in connective tissue. Their granules contain histamine which is a vasodilator. It causes running nose, sneezing and itching; and narrows the airways in the lungs. Their granules also contain heparin which is an anticoagulant and serotonin which acts as a mediator of inflammation and allergic reactions. (2006)24. Four healthy people in their twenties got involved in injuries resulting in damage and death of few cells of the following. Which of the cells are least likely to be replaced by new cells?(a) Liver cells (b) Neurons(c) Malpighian layer of the skin(d) Osteocytes (2005)Ans. bExplanation: Neurons are least likely to be replaced by new cells as they have least regeneration power.25. Mast cells of connective tissue contain(a) vasopressin and relaxin(b) heparin and histamine(c) heparin and calcitonin(d) serotonin and melaninAns. b. Explanation: Mast cells are granulated wandering cells that are found in connective tissue. Their granules contain histamine which is a vasodilator. It causes running nose, sneezing and itching; and narrows the airways in the lungs. Their granules also contain heparin which is an anticoagulant and serotonin which acts as a mediator of inflammation and allergic reactions26. Which one of the following contains the largest quantity of extracellular material ?(a) Striated muscle (b) Areolar tissue(c) Stratified epithelium(d) Myelinated nerve fibres Ans. bExplanation: In areolar tissue, there is more intercellular space, so largest quantity of extracellular material is present in this tissue. It contains all cell types and fibres of connective tissue. There is a thin layer of extracellular fluid in stratified epithelium whereas striated muscle is attached with tendons and there is very less amount of extracellular fluid in myelinated nerve fibre.27. Collagen is(a) fibrous protein (b) globular protein(c) lipid (d) carbohydrate. Ans. aExplanation: Collagen is an insoluble fibrous protein found extensively in the connective tissue of skin, tendons and bone. Collagen accounts for over 30% of the total body protein of mammals. Globular proteins have compact rounded molecules and are usually water soluble. Lipid is a diverse group of organic compounds, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen28. During an injury nasal septum gets damaged and for its recovery which cartilage is preferred?(a) Elastic cartilage (b) Hyaline cartilage(c) Calcified cartilage (d) Fibrous cartilageAns. bExplanation: Nasal septum consists of hyaline cartilage. It is bluish-green and translucent in appearance. It has fewer very fine white fibres in the matrix. This type of cartilage gives flexibility and support at the joints. Elastic, calcified and fibrous cartilages occur in other parts of body29. Which cells do not form layer and remains structurally separate?(a) Epithelial cells (b) Muscle cells(c) Nerve cells (d) Gland cellsAns. cExplanation: Nerve cells are the highly excitable cells, specialized for impulse conduction. They originate from neural plate of embryonic ectoderm and serve as structural and functional units of nervous tissue30. Proteoglycan in cartilages which is a part of polysaccharide is(a) chondroitin (b) ossein(c) casein (d) cartilagin. Ans. aExplanation: Proteoglycans consist of polysaccharide attached with a protein chondroitin. It is present in cartilage as well as in extracellular material. Ossein is a protein present in matrix of bone. Casein is a milk protein31. Characteristic of simple epithelium is that they(a) are arranged indiscriminately(b) make a definite layer(c) continue to divide and help in organ function(d) none of the above.Ans. bExplanation: Simple epithelium consists of a single layer of cells resting on a basement membrane. This makes a definite layer.32. Ligament is a/an(a) inelastic white fibrous tissue(b) modified white fibrous tissue(c) modified yellow elastic fibrous tissue(d) none of the above. Ans. CExplanation: Ligament occurs in the form of cords in a modified yellow elastic fibrous tissue and connects bone with a bone. Modified white fibrous tissue is present in the tendons.33. Tendon is made up of(a) yellow fibrous connective tissueb. modified white fibrous tissuec. areolar tissued. adipose tissue.Ans.bExplanation: White fibrous tissue has two forms : cords and sheets. The white fibres run parallel to form cords, called tendons. Tendon attaches a muscle to a bone. It consists of collagen fibres and are therefore inelastic. They ensure that the force exerted by muscular contraction is transmitted to the relevant part of the body to be movedQ34. In mammals, histamine is secreted by(a) lymphocytes (b) mast cells(c) fibroblasts (d) histiocytes. Ans. b.Explanation: Mast cells are granulated wandering cells that are found in connective tissue. Their granules contain histamine which is a vasodilator. It causes running nose, sneezing and itching; and narrows the airways in the lungs. Their granules also contain heparin which is an anticoagulant and serotonin which acts as a mediator of inflammation and allergic reactions.35. Protein present in cartilage is(a) cartilagin (b) ossein(c) chondrin (d) none of these. (1997)Ans. c. Explanation: Chondrin is a protein present in the matrix of cartilage. It forms a constituent of a compound called chondrin sulphate. Chondrin sulphate consists of proteoglycans, that is protein chains bonded to long chains of disaccharide hyaluronic acid.36. Basement membrane is made up of(a) no cell product of epithelial cell(b) epidermal cell only (c) endodermal cell(d) both (b) and (c).Ans. aExplanation: Basement membrane (basal lamina) is a thin sheet of fibrous proteins that underlies and supports the cells of an epithelium, separating this from underlying tissue. Basement membranes are components of the extracellular matrix (= the viscous watery fluid that surrounds cells in animal tissue) and help to regulate passage of materials between epithelial cells and adjacent blood vessels. Each consists of a framework of collagen fibrils within which are glycosaminoglycans (mucopolysaccharides) and laminins, which are proteins that bind the basement membrane to neighbouring cells via cell adhesion molecules.37. Stratum germinativum is an example of which kind of epithelium?(a) Columnar (b) Squamous(c) Cuboidal (d) CiliatedAns. a. Explanation: Stratum germinativum (also stratum basale or basal cell layer) is the layer of keratinocytes that lies at Structural Organisation in Animals the base of the epidermis immediately above the dermis. It consists of a single layer of tall, simple columnar epithelial cells lying on a basement membrane. These cells undergo rapid cell division, mitosis to replenish the regular loss of skin by shedding from the surface. About 25% of the cells are melanocytes, which produce melanin which provides pigmentation for skin and hair.38. An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, arranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles, is found to be present at(a) outer surface of ovary(b) inner lining of Fallopian tube(c) inner lining of stomach(d) inner lining of cheeks.Ans. dExplanation: An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, ar- ranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles is known as pseudostratified epithelium. It covers moist surfaces where there is little wear and tear by fric- tion such as inner lining of cheeks39. Hair present in the skin are(a) epidermal in origin and made of dead cells(b) epidermal in origin and made of living cells(c) dermal in origin and made of living cells(d) dermal in origin and made of dead cells.Ans. aExplanation: Each hair is present in a tubular pit called hair follicle which is made up by sinking of epidermis. Living cells are present only at the base of hair i.e. in hair papilla, rest of the hair is dead and is divisible into outer cuticle, middle cortex and inner medulla.40. The layer of actively dividing cells of skin is termed as(a) stratum compactum (b) stratum corneum(c) stratum malpighii/stratum germinativum(d) stratum lucidum.Ans. cExplanation: Stratum malpighii/stratum germinativum is the innermost layer of the skin consisting of one celled thick columnar epithelial cells. It lies on the basement layer. Its cells are active and continuously produce new cells by mi- totic division that is why called germinative layer.41. Formation of cartilage bones involves(a) deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts and resorption by chondroclasts(b) deposition of bony matter by osteoclasts(c) deposition of bony matter by osteoclasts only(d) deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts only.Ans. aExplanation: Bone is an unusual tissue in that it is continu- ally being reconstructed. The osteoblasts secrete bone matrix, whereas the large, much branched, motile, lyso- some-rich, multinucleate cells, called osteoclasts, destroy bone matrix. The twin process of resorption and rescon- struction enables a particular bone to remodel its struc- ture to meet any change in the mechanical requirements of the animal during its development.42. Characteristics of smooth muscle fibres are(a) spindle-shaped, unbranched, nonstriated, uninucleate and involuntary(b) spindle-shaped, unbranched, unstriped, multinucleate and involuntary(c) cylindrical, unbranched, unstriped, multinucleate and involuntary(d) cylindrical, unbranched, striated, multinucleate and voluntary.Ans. a