Columnar epithelium is characterised by the presence of polygonal columns of cells. It occurs in

(1) Inner lining of intestine

(2) Inner lining of stomach

(3) Inner lining of gall bladder

(4) All of these

Which of the following epithelium covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and of pancreatic ducts?

1. Pseudostratified epithelium

2. Simple cuboidal epithelium

3. Compound epithelium

4. Transitional epithelium

Which of the following is an example of loose connective tissues having cells and fibres loosely arranged in a semifluid ground substance and present beneath skin, often serving as support framework for epithelium?

(1) Fibrous connective tissue

(2) Areolar connective tissue

(3) Adipose connective tissue

(4) Mucoid connective tissue

Match the following

 Column - I                                                     Column - II

a. Squamous epithelium               (i) Protection against chemical and mechanical stresses

b. Cuboidal epithelium                  (ii) Movement of particle in a specific direction

c. Compound epithelium                  (iii) Formation of diffusion boundary

d. Ciliated epithelium                     (iv) Secretion and absorption

1. a(i), b(iv), c(ii), d(iii)

2. a(iii), b(iv), c(i), d(ii)

3. a(ii), b(i), c(iii), d(iv)

4. a(iv), b(i), c(iii), d(ii)

Which of the following provides structural and functional link between the individual cells in epithelial tissues?

Which of the following is mismatched?

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

Which of the following is not a correct statement for neuroglial cell?

1. Neuroglial cells make up more than one half the volume of neural tissue in our body

2.  It protects and supports the neurons

3. When this cell is suitably stimulated, an electrical disturbance is generated which swiftly travels along its plasma membrane

4. All the above options are correct

Brush bordered cuboidal epithelium is present in

1. Proximal convoluted tubules

2. Small intestine

3. Lining of stomach

4. Smaller ducts of pancreas

Coordination, homeostasis and response to stimuli is the function of

(1) Epithelial tissue

(2) Muscular tissue

(3) Connective tissue

(4) Nervous tissue