Science Practice test: Tissues (25 Marks)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(Each question carries 1 mark)
1. Which type of tissue is responsible for the b) Transmission of nerve impulses
movement of our body?
c) Protection of organs
a) Epithelial tissue
d) Storage of energy
b) Muscular tissue
4. Which tissue is responsible for transmitting
c) Connective tissue electrical signals throughout the body?
d) Nervous tissue a) Muscular tissue
2. What type of tissue forms the outer layer of b) Connective tissue
the skin?
c) Epithelial tissue
a) Connective tissue
d) Nervous tissue
b) Muscular tissue
5. Which of the following tissues is found in
c) Epithelial tissue plants?
d) Nervous tissue a) Xylem
3. Which of the following is NOT a function of b) Cartilage
connective tissue?
c) Skeletal muscle
a) Support and structural framework
d) Nerve tissue
Section B: Short Answer Questions
(Each question carries 3 marks)
6. Explain the structure and function of epithelial tissue. (3 marks)
7. Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles. Provide an example of each. (3 marks)
8. What is the role of connective tissue in the human body? (3 marks)
9. Describe the function of nervous tissue and name the main components of a nerve cell.(3 marks)
Section C: Long Answer Question
(This question carries 10 marks)
10. Describe in detail the different types of plant tissues and their functions. Include examples and a
labeled diagram to illustrate the different types. (10 marks)