Histology: practice question

A Anatomy question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

Try it

Anatomy · Histology

Sample item

Which tissue type lines blood vessels?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Endothelium

Endothelium is specialized simple squamous epithelium lining blood and lymphatic vessels, permitting exchange and regulating vascular functions.

Option by option

  • A. Stratified squamous epithelium

    Stratified squamous epithelium protects surfaces like skin and esophagus.

  • B. Endothelium (correct)

    Correct: endothelium lines the inner surface of blood vessels.

  • C. Cartilage

    Cartilage is supportive connective tissue, not a vessel lining.

  • D. Transitional epithelium

    Transitional epithelium lines urinary passages such as the bladder.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

More Anatomy questions

Questions about this Anatomy question

What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is B, Endothelium. Endothelium is specialized simple squamous epithelium lining blood and lymphatic vessels, permitting exchange and regulating vascular functions.

Why is "Stratified squamous epithelium" not the answer?

Stratified squamous epithelium protects surfaces like skin and esophagus.

Why is "Cartilage" not the answer?

Cartilage is supportive connective tissue, not a vessel lining.

Why is "Transitional epithelium" not the answer?

Transitional epithelium lines urinary passages such as the bladder.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Histology in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: endothelium lines the inner surface of blood vessels.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Histology?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.