The Cell, Epithelium, Glands and Connective Tissue
- Previous year questions on The Cell, Epithelium, Glands and Connective Tissue for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 20 live questions in The Cell, Epithelium, Glands and Connective Tissue.
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- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.Secretory basket cells are located
- AInside secretory acini
- BSurrounding the intercalated duct
- CBetween secretory cells and the basal lamina✓ Correct answer
- DSurrounding the striated duct
Q2.Which of the following is not lined by non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
- AHypopharynx and laryngopharynx
- BOesophagus
- CCornea
- DTympanic membrane✓ Correct answer
Q3.True statement regarding Gap junctions among the following is
- ABehave as conduits to allow the direct passage of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasms of adjacent cells✓ Correct answer
- BAre located on the apical membrane of cells
- CConsist of homologous proteins that are identical in the epithelia of different organs
- DAre also known as desmosomes
Q4.Which of the following helps to anchor an epithelial cell to the basement membrane?
- AAdherent junction
- BConnexon
- CGap junction
- DHemidesmosome✓ Correct answer
Q5.Dense irregular connective tissue is found in
- ADermis✓ Correct answer
- BLamina propria
- CTendon
- DLigament
Q6.Reticular fibers of collagen tissues are present in all of the following except:
- AThymus✓ Correct answer
- BSpleen
- CBone marrow
- DLymph node
Q7.Golgi apparatus in serous acinar cells is at:
- ASupranuclear✓ Correct answer
- BApical
- CAdjacent to nucleus
- DBasal
Q8.The cell junctions allowing exchange of cytoplasmic molecules between two cells are called:
- AGap junctions✓ Correct answer
- BTight junctions
- CAnchoring junctions
- DFocal junctions
Q9.The secretion of salivary gland may be described as?
- AExocrine and merocrine✓ Correct answer
- BExocrine and holocrine
- CEndocrine and holocrine
- DEndocrine and merocrine
Q10.Which of the following is inclusion of cytoplasm?
- AEndoplasmic reticulum
- BRibosome
- CGolgi body
- DGlycogen✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: C. Between secretory cells and the basal lamina; Q2: D. Tympanic membrane; Q3: A. Behave as conduits to allow the direct passage of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasms of adjacent cells; Q4: D. Hemidesmosome; Q5: A. Dermis; Q6: A. Thymus; Q7: A. Supranuclear; Q8: A. Gap junctions; Q9: A. Exocrine and merocrine; Q10: D. Glycogen.
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