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The membrane that lines passageways that open to the exterior environment is called_______.

a mucous membrane (mucosa

looking at a slide of axillary skin under the microscope, you notice the presence of ______ glands that are absent on slides of the scalp.

apocrine

Where in the human body would this tissue be found?

biceps brachii

Where are chondrocytes and osteocytes located?

bone

Which of the following best describes the composition of the dermis

collagen and fibroblasts

A connective tissue fiber refers to a(n)________, and nerve fiber refers to a(n)_____ and a muscle fiber refers to a________

complex of macromolecules, part of a cell, entire cell

which of the following cells stand guard against toxins, mirobes, and other pathogens?

dendritic cells

The shape of a person's external ear is due to the presence of _____

elastic cartilage

which of the skin layers below in the most superficial?

epidermis

The covering of body surfaces and the lining of body cavities is composed of ______ tissue?

epithelial

Adipose connective tissue is a type of dense connective tissue.

false

Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another

false

Merocrine sweat glands are associated with hair follicles in the pubic and anal regions, axilla, areola, and beard.

false

The three forms of skin cancer are defined by the types of cells from which they originate.

false

The replacement of damaged tissue with scar tissue is called

fibrosis

The four primary tissue types found in adult organs include all of the following EXCEPT ________ tissue.

fibrous

The most immediate threat to the life of a patient with severe burns is _______

fluid loss

Each hair grows in an oblique epithelial tube called a _____

hair follicle

The contraction of the arrector muscles in humans causes________

hairs to stand on end with no apparent function

The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is_____

hematoma

Excessive hairiness is called________

hirsutism

A thin, stained slice of tissue mounted on a microscope is called a _______

histological section

In which of the following regions would a subcutaneous injection be administered?

hypodermis

Mucin is secreted by______ glands, which combines with water to form a thick and sticky product ______ glands produce a relatively watery fluid.

mucous, Serous

_______burns involve the epidermis, and often some deeper tissue.

second degree

An epithelium whose cells are tall and narrow, with each one touching the basement membrane and reaching the apical surface, is called _______ epithelium.

simple columnar

6. A brush border of microvilli is found in_______ epithelium, which can be found in_____

simple columnar, small intestine

Most kidney tubules are made of ________ epithelial tissue, which is specialized for absorption and secretion.

simple cuboidal

Rapid diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs takes place through_________epithelium

simple squamous

Astronauts in zero gravity are able to move food through their digestive tracts because________

. smooth muscle produces waves of contractions that propel material though the digestive tract

What type of hair is present prenatally and usually replaced by birth

Downy(Lanugo)

_______ epithelium is the most widespread epithelium in the body, whereas______ epithelium is rare.

stratified squamous, stratified columnar

which layer of the epidermis consists of up to 30 layers of dead cells?

stratum corneum

which of the following are associated with the sense of touch

tactile cells

Collagenous fibers are very abundant in:

tendons, ligaments and the deeper portion of the skin

1. Columnar cells lining the small intestine have a brush border of microvilli on the apical surface? True or False

true

Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs.

true

In an epithelium, there is almost no extracellular matrix

true

Scar tissue helps to hold an organ together but does not restore normal function of the damaged tissue.

true


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