Human A&P chapter 4

Which of the following descriptions best describe a squamous-shaped cell?

A flattened, scale-like cell

Match the following epithelial tissue with its structure: Simple cuboidal.

Single layer of cubelike cells with large, spherical central nuclei

Match the following type of connective tissue fiber with its description: Collagen fibers.

The strongest and most abundant fibers, they allow connective tissues to resist tension.

Which of the following accurately describe the basement membrane which underlies epithelial tissues?

A characteristic of epithelial cancers is their ability to breach the basement membrane barrier and invade deeper tissues.

Which of the following exocrine glands stores its secretion until the gland ruptures?

A holocrine gland

Match the following major tissue type with its description: Epithelium.

Avascular; associated with a basement membrane; apical and basal surfaces; great powers of regeneration; sparse extracellular matrix

What type of tissue forms tendons?

Dense regular connective tissue

Match the following type of connective tissue with a body location: Hyaline cartilage.

Forms embryonic skeleton and covers the ends of long bones

-------- are important and common unicellular exocrine glands

Goblet cells

A sebaceous (oil) gland cell of the skin must completely rupture to release its secretory products. Thus, this type of gland is considered to be a

Holocrine glands

Match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: Adipose.

Hypodermis; in mesenteries; surrounding kidneys; posterior to eyeballs

Match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: Fibrocartilage.

Intervertebral discs; pubis symphysis; menisci of knee joint

Match the following type of connective tissue fiber with its description: Elastic fibers.

These long, thin, branching fibers form wide networks within the extracellular matrix and possess the ability to stretch and then return to their original length.

Match the following specialized characteristic of epithelium with the appropriate description or example: Polarity.

Tissue with a free apical surface

Why are histological sections stained?

To enhance contrast.

All epithelia have two surfaces, an apical surface and a basal surface, that differ in both structure and function. This property is called polarity.

True

Match the following epithelial tissue with a body location where it can be found: Simple cuboidal.

Walls of smallest ducts of glands and kidney tubules

Match the following epithelial tissue with a body location where it can be found: Simple squamous.

Walls of the air sacs of the lungs and lining blood vessels

In connective tissue, the role of elastic fibers is to __________.

allow the tissue to stretch and recoil

What tissue type has polarity and is avascular?

epithelium

Diabetics with poor lower limb circulation often have slow-healing pressure ulcers on the bottom of their feet. In speeding up the healing process, surgical removal (debridement) of dead tissue from an ulcerative area would encourage increased __________.

granulation tissue formation

A type of connective tissue that provides primary support and protection for body structures is __________.

osseous tissue

What are some general features of connective tissue proper?

-Resists mechanical stress, particularly tension -Energy (fat) storage -Functions as a binding tissue

You observe a multicellular gland with branched ducts and saclike secretory areas. What type of gland would this most likely be?

A compound alveolar exocrine gland

Which of the following components serve mainly as a connective tissue glue that allows connective tissue cells to attach to the extracellular matrix?

Cell adhesion proteins

Which of the connective tissue fibers are the strongest and most abundant?

Collagen fibers

Besides oxygen, what other bloodborne material must be provided to the affected tissues in adequate quantities to promote normal wound healing?

nutrients

Which tissue type consists of a sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity?

epithelial tissue

Blood is classified as a connective tissue because __________.

it arises from mesenchymal tissue and has a nonliving fluid matrix

The stroma, or internal framework, of most lymphoid organs is composed of __________.

reticular connective tissue

What function do transitional epithelia have?

stretching

Which of the following is NOT a role of connective tissue?

Absorption

Which is the most atypical connective tissue since it neither connects structures nor provides structural support?

Blood

Match the following term to its function: Osteoblasts.

Bone formation

Match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: Reticular connective tissue.

Bone marrow; spleen; lymph nodes

Match the following epithelial tissue with a body location where it can be found: Keratinized stratified squamous.

Epidermis of skin

The basement membrane is located between which of the following tissue types?

Epithelial and connective tissue

Which of the following is true with regards to epithelia?

Epithelial cells have an apical surface and a basal surface which differ in both structure and function.

Which of the following is a property of epithelial tissue?

Epithelial tissue is an innervated, avascular tissue that exhibits polarity. Epithelial tissue is also highly regenerative.

The role of microvilli is to

Increase surface area

Match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: Dense regular connective tissue.

Ligaments; tendons; aponeuroses

Match the following epithelial tissue with a body location where it can be found: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar.

Lines most of the upper respiratory tract

Match the following epithelial tissue with a body location where it can be found: Transitional.

Lines the urinary bladder

Match the following type of connective tissue with its description: Fibrocartilage.

Matrix similar to but less firm than that in hyaline cartilage; thick collagen fibers predominate

Match the following epithelial tissue with its location: Stratified cuboidal

Mostly found in the ducts of some of the larger glands (sweat glands, mammary glands)

__________ are water-soluble, complex glycoproteins that are secreted by goblet cells.

Mucin

An exocrine gland that has an unbranched duct would be classified as a __________.

Multi-cellular simple gland

Match the following type of epithelium with its description: Transitional.

Multiple layers of cells with apical cells varying in appearance depending on the degree of stretch

Match the following connective tissue component with its description: Extracellular matrix.

Nonliving material located between the cells of a connective tissue

Match the following cell component of connective tissue with its function: Macrophages.

Phagocytic cells that engulf foreign matter

Which of the following does not correctly describe stratified columnar epithelium?

Present in either keratinized or nonkeratinized varieties

Match the following type of connective tissue with a body location: Dense irregular connective tissue.

Primary tissue of the dermis

Match the following epithelium with its function(s): Stratified squamous.

Protection from wear and tear

You observe a tissue that has cells of varying heights. At first glance, it appears that the tissue has multiple cell layers, but upon closer investigation, you see that all of the cells attach to the same basement membrane. What classification would you give to this epithelial tissue?

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Match the following cell component of connective tissue with its function: Mast cells.

Secrete histamine

Match the following epithelial tissue with its function: Pseudostratified columnar.

Secrete substances, particularly mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action

Match the following epithelium with its function(s): Simple cuboidal

Secretion and absorption

Match the following type of connective tissue fiber with its description: Reticular fibers.

Short, fine collagenous fibers that branch extensively forming delicate networks.

Which of the following does not correctly describe stratified columnar epithelium?

Simple columnar

Which of the following tissues lines the majority of the digestive tract?

Simple columnar

Which of the following epithelial tissue types is best adapted for the rapid transport of materials across its membranes?

Simple squamous

An epithelial tissue that consists of a single layer of flattened cells resting on a basement membrane would be classified as

Simple squamous epithelium

Match the following type of connective tissue with the appropriate function/description: Cartilage.

Stands up to both tension and compression; tough and flexible, providing resilient rigidity

Match the following epithelium with its function(s): Transitional.

Stretching

Match the following major tissue type with its function: Connective.

Support

Match the following type of connective tissue with the appropriate function/description: Bone tissue.

Supports and protects body structures; stores fat; synthesizes blood cells

Match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: Elastic cartilage.

Supports external ear, epiglottis

What is the role of an exocrine gland?

To secrete substances onto body surfaces or into body cavities.

The best classification of adipose tissue is __________.

a loose connective tissue