A&P Chapter 4

Lymphocytes can develop into cells that secrete defense proteins against disease. These cells are termed _____, while these proteins are called _____.

plasma, antibodies

Identify the three major subdivisions of extracellular fluid found in the body.

plasma, interstitial fluid, lymph

Example of where transitional epithelium is found.

ureters

The body's most delicate type of epithelium is the squamous epithelium.

True

True or false: All four types of body tissue are found in skeletal muscle.

True

The process of lactation (milk production) depends on both merocrine and _____ secretion by mammary gland epithelial cells.

apocrine

In _____ growth, cartilage grows wider or thicker in diameter.

appositional

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity as a result of liver or kidney disease, malnutrition, or heart failure is known as _____.

ascites

The lining of the heart and blood vessels is called _____.

endothelium

Gland cells produce _____.

fluid secretions

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as _____.

matrix

The epithelium that lines the body cavities is known as _____.

mesothelium

_____ function to propagate electrical signals from one place to another.

neuron

The watery fluid component of blood is called _____.

plasma

An epithelial cell can be divided into two functional regions. They are the _____ and the _____.

apical, basal surface

Antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by _____ that blocks the growth of blood vessels.

chondrocytes

_____ secretions are released by the gland cells into the interstitial space.

Endocrine

_____ support, protect, and nourish nerve cells.

Neuroglia

Name two cell types that contain histamine and heparin.

basophils, mast cells

The three kinds of formed elements in blood are _____, _____, and _____.

erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets

A herniated disc is an injury of the pads of cartilage between the vertebrae in which the cartilage bulges from normal position. What type of cartilage is affected?

fibrocartilage

_____ is the fluid component of connective tissue.

ground substance

The study of tissues is called _____.

histology

The body's first tissue response to any injury is _____.

inflammation

Growth of cartilage by accumulation of matrix around chondrocytes is called _____ growth.

interstitial

The loose connective tissue component of a mucous membrane is called the _____.

lamina propria

Defense cells in blood are called white blood cells or _____.

leukocytes

Interstitial fluid that enters a lymphatic vessel is termed _____.

lymph

Example of where simple cuboidal epithelium is found.

thyroid gland

Example of where stratified squamous epithelium is found.

tongue