Read the given statements and select the correct option 
Statement A: All smooth muscle fibres are involuntary muscle fibres are not smooth muscle fibres.
Statement B: In nearly all animal tissues, specialised junctions provide both structural and functional links between its individual cells.
 
1. Only statement A is correct 
2. Only statement B is correct
3. Both statement A and B are incorrect
4. Both statements A and B are correct 
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Match column I with column II and choose the correct option:
Column I Column II
a. Gap junctions (i) Help in stopping substances from leaking across a tissue
b. Adhering junctions (ii) Keep neighbouring cells attached to
each other
c. Tight junctions (iii) Connect the cytoplasm of adjoining cells
(iv) Facilitate communication between cells

1. a(iii), b(i), c(iv)
2. a(iv), b(ii), c(i)
3. a(i), b(ii), c(iv)
4. a(iv), b(ii), c(iii)
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
 86%
Level 1: 80%+
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Match column-I  with column-II and select the correct option: 
Column-I Column-II
a. Adhering junctions (i) Prevent the leaking of substances across the tissue 
b. Gap junctions (ii) Rapid transfer of ions, small molecules between adjoining cells 
c. Synapse (iii) Perform cementing to keep neighboring cells together 
d. Tight junctions (iv) Transmit information through chemicals to other cells 

1. a(iii), b(iv), c(ii), d(i) 
2. a(ii), b(iii), c(iv), d(i)
3. a(iii), b(ii), c(i), d(iv)
4. a(iii), b(ii), c(iv), d(i)   
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Urinary bladder is lined by transitional epithelium.
Reason (R): Transitional epithelium always keeps the bladder volume constant.

In light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R)) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion (A): Gap junction is somewhat similar to plasmodesmata.
Reason (R): Both are structures occur in animal system.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Goblet cells are found in the alimentary canal.
Reason (R): Goblet cells secrete mucus.

In light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R)) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
 54%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Identify A, B, C and D in the blanks:
(i) A covers dry surfaces of skin
(ii) The columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of B and cells
(iii) performs the function of cementing cells together
Options A B C D
1. Simple squamous epithelium small slender Adhering junction
2. Compound epithelium Tall Thick Gap junction
3. Simple squamous epithelium Small Slender Gap junction
4. Compound epithelium Tall Slender Adhering junction
Subtopic:  Compound & Specialised Epithelium | Glandular Epithelium & Cell Junction |
 89%
Level 1: 80%+
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