A & P 1 Ch. 5

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests is called a(n)

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests is called a(n)

Ligaments are very strong but resistant to stretch. Which protein fiber probably predominates?

Collagen

Which body membrane protects the body from water loss and harm to internal organs?

Cutaneous

The major tissue type that acts as "a gatekeeper" because it regulates the movement of materials in and out of certain body regions is _______ tissue

Epithelial

Mucous connective tissue is of embryonic origin and gives rise to all the adult connective tissues. True or False

False

Mucous connective tissue is the first type to emerge in the developing embryo. True or False

False

Which of the following is not a function of simple columnar epithelium? Multiple Choice Absorption Secretion of mucus Filtration Movement of egg through uterine tube Movement of embryo through uterine tube

Filtration

______ is when there is an increase in the number of cells due to mitosis.

Hyperplasia

Which body membrane would be found lining the inside of the knee joint?

Synovial membrane

A blood vessel consists of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue; therefore, it can be classified as an organ. True or False

True

A gland may be composed of a single cell. True or False

True

True or false: Areolar connective tissue is found nearly everywhere in the body.

True

True or false: Tissues are groups of similar cells that carry out a common function.

True

True or false: Mucous connective tissue is the first type to emerge in the developing embryo.

True Reason: Mesenchyme is the first to appear.

These connective tissue cells are closely packed together and have nuclei squeezed to one side by the material that they store.

adipose

The opposite of hypertrophy is called ______

atrophy or dystrophy

Which option best explains why nutrients for epithelial cells are obtained by diffusion from the underlying connective tissue?

avascularity

Endothelium lines ______.

blood vessels

Which of the following options are examples of tissue aging? Multiple select question. bones become more brittle connective tissues become more pliant epithelia become thinner muscles atrophy

bones become more brittle epithelia become thinner muscles atrophy

Which is an example of a supporting connective tissue? Multiple choice question. cartilage blood adipose tissue dense connective tissue

cartilage

This type of epithelium is known for its ability to move structures like the oocyte in a uterine tube or small particles in the bronchioles of the lung. Multiple choice question. nonciliated simple columnar epithelium ciliated simple columnar epithelium transitional epithelium

ciliated simple columnar epithelium

The most diverse, abundant, and widely distributed tissue in the body is ______.

connective

Loose connective tissues is best categorized as which of the following tissue types?

connective tissue proper

Which three are functions of adipose tissue? Multiple select question. synthesizes hormones that control blood pressure cushions shock provides padding acts as an insulator to slow heat loss makes new blood cells

cushions shock provides padding acts as an insulator to slow heat loss

Collagen fibers are packed tightly and aligned parallel to an applied force in ______ ________ connective tissue.

dense regular

Tendons and ligaments are made of _____ _______ connective tissue.

dense regular

The two categories of connective tissue proper are _______ connective tissue and _________ connective tissue.

dense, loose

Which three are locations of areolar connective tissue? Multiple select question. within tendons and ligaments dermis of the skin subcutaneous layer deep to skin surrounding blood vessels

dermis of the skin subcutaneous layer deep to skin surrounding blood vessels

Select all that contain a simple cuboidal epithelium. Multiple select question. ducts of most glands lumen of blood vessels (endothelium) lining of the digestive tract Reason: Nonciliated simple columnar epithelium is found here. kidney tubules

ducts of most glands kidney tubules

The visible part of the ear has the ability to stretch significantly, and then recoil back to its original position. Which protein fiber must be present?

elastic

Which of the following would you expect to find in the walls of the large arteries?

elastic connective tissue

Cells of a blastocyst that form the embryo are called the ______.

embryoblast

The simple squamous epithelium that lines blood and lymphatic vessels is called a(n)

endothelium

The majority of glands are composed of ______.

epithelial tissue

Blood is a type of ______ connective tissue.

fluid

Which of the following secretes mucin?

goblet cells

A simple epithelium ______.

has one layer of epithelial cells

Which option best explains the ability of epithelial tissues to repair themselves? extensive innervation avascularity polarity high regenerative capacity

high regenerative capacity

Which is the most common type of cartilage, and also the weakest? Multiple choice question.

hyaline

Which type of cartilage is surrounded by a perichondrium and named for its clear, glassy appearance?

hyaline cartilage

During childhood, an example of _______ occurs when the liver increases in size as hepatocytes undergo cell division.

hyperplasia

Hyaline cartilage is located ______. Multiple select question. in the epiglottis in costal cartilages at the ends of long bones in the nose in the fetal skeleton

in costal cartilages at the ends of long bones in the nose in the fetal skeleton

Which two statements characterize simple squamous epithelial tissue? Multiple select question. it lines most digestive organs it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration it secretes mucus it lines blood vessels

it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration it lines blood vessels

Which two statements characterize simple squamous epithelial tissue? Multiple select question. it lines most digestive organs it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration it secretes mucus it lines blood vessels

it lines blood vessels it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration

Where might you find simple squamous epithelium? Multiple select question. lining of upper respiratory tract lining of air sacs (alveoli) of lungs lining of lumen of ureters lining of lumen of blood vessels (endothelium)

lining of air sacs (alveoli) of lungs lining of lumen of blood vessels (endothelium)

Tiny, cytoplasmic projections on the apical surface of a cell that increase the surface area for secretion and absorption are called ______.

microviili

What type of membrane lines body passageways that eventually open to the external environment?

mucous

Which type of connective tissue is located in the umbilical cord only? Multiple choice question. loose connective tissue mucous connective tissue adipose connective tissue mesenchyme

mucous connective tissue

Cell types of nervous tissue that are responsible for control and information processing are ______

neurons

These epithelial cells form a single layer of tall, narrow cells whose apical membranes may have microvilli for increased absorption and secretion.

nonciliated simple columnar

A structure, which is composed of two or more tissue types, that works together to perform a specific task is a(n) ________

organ

Functions of muscle tissue include ______. Multiple select question. filtering of blood to remove waste products propulsion of materials through digestive tract contraction of the heart production of blood cells voluntary movements of body parts

propulsion of materials through digestive tract contraction of the heart voluntary movements of body parts

Connective tissue, although diverse, share which of the following basic components? Multiple select question. proteins fibers ground substance exocrine glands cells cilia

proteins fibers ground substance cells

Which type of epithelium is composed of a single layer of cells that are attached to a basement membrane, but not all the cells reach the apical surface of the epithelium?

pseudostratified

Which type of epithelium is indicated by the letter D in the given diagram? nonkeratinized stratified transitional pseudostratified ciliated

pseudostratified ciliated

Erythrocytes are ______.

red blood cells

Which of the following are characteristics of epithelial tissue? Multiple select question. storage and transport secretions selective permeability physical protection sensations

secretions selective permeability physical protection sensations

What is found in the space between the pleural layers?

serous fluid

Of the types of the body membranes, the principal types of internal membranes are ________ and _______ membranes.

serous, synovial

Which criteria are used to classify epithelia? Multiple select question. shape of cells at basal surface shape of cells at apical surface number of cell layers function

shape of cells at apical surface number of cell layers

Which type of epithelium is one cell layer thick?

simple

Which is found in areas where stress is minimal and where filtration, absorption, or secretion is the primary function?

simple epithelium

The type of epithelium that would best allow rapid diffusion, osmosis, or filtration is ____________ epithelium.

simple squamous

Which type of epithelium is in the lining of the lung air sacs?

simple squamous

The tissue type shown here is called a

simple squamous epithelium

The three types of muscle tissue are ______. Multiple choice question. skeletal, smooth, and cardiac central, peripheral, and autonomic voluntary, involuntary, and autonomic striated, nonstriated, and smooth

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

An epithelial cell is classified as ______ if it is thin and flat.

squamous

The type of epithelium found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities and mechanical stress is a ________ epithelium.

stratified

Transitional cells change their shape from polyhedral to flat depending on ______ of the epithelium.

stretch

Connective tissue is designed to __________ ,_________ , and bind organs.

support, protect

The function of a ________ is to attach a muscle to a bone.

tendon

Dense regular connective tissue is found in ______.

tendons and ligaments

An epithelium is composed of ______ packed cells.

tightly

Groups of similar cells and extracellular material that perform a common function are ______.

tissues

What type of epithelium contains cells able to withstand a significant amount of stretch?

transitional

Different types of connective tissue have ______ amount of ground substance.

varying

The layer of the pleural membrane that is attached to the surface of the lung is the _______

visceral pleura

Leukocytes are commonly called ______ blood cells.

white

A(n) ______ is formed when a sperm fertilizes an oocyte.

zygote