A&P1 chapter 5

All of the choices are correct

A neuron consists of an axon. a cell body. dendrites. All of the choices are correct.

all of the choices are correct

A neuron consists of_______ 1. a cell body. 2.All of the choices are correct. 3.dendrites. 4. an axon.

nerve cell

A neuron is a

simple squamous epithelium.

A single layer of flat scale-like cells with a centrally located nucleus describes

histological section.

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

false

The duct of an endocrine gland leads into the bloodstream rather than onto an epithelial surface.

cardiac muscle

The muscle tissue(s) that can be characterized as striated and involuntary is/are ________.

skeletal muscle

The muscle tissue(s) that can be characterized as striated and voluntary is/are ________.

muscle

The only major type of tissue specialized for movement is the _____ tissue.

mast

The source of the anticoagulant heparin is the _____ cell.

Covering cartilage

Where in the body would you expect to find a perichondrium?

Exocrine

glands secrete chemicals through a duct that leads to the outside of a membrane.

Fibroblasts

A cell that forms fibrous connective tissue fibers would be called a

elastin

A coiled fibrous protein in connective tissue that is stretchy is called

an intercalated disk.

An example of a gap junction is

apocrine

An exocrine gland that loses small parts of its cell body during secretion, as is the case for the mammary gland, is further classified as a(n) ____________ gland.

true

Another name for the cutaneous membrane is the skin.

false

Cancer, such as in the lung, that originated from an epithelial cell type is called a sarcoma.

skeletal; voluntary

Cells of ________ muscle tissue have striations plus multiple nuclei, and this tissue is _______ in function.

merocrine

Cells that secrete fluids without losing their internal structure are _____ secreting, in type.

blood

Choosing from the following list of connective tissues, which one consists of cells in a fluid matrix?

True

Collagen is the most common type of protein fiber found in tendons and ligaments.

true

Columnar cells lining the small intestine resemble a brush border because of microvilli on the apical surface.

false

Connective tissue always heals more readily than epithelial because epithelial cells have no blood vessels.

they have abundant extracellular material

Connective tissues are somewhat similar to epithelial tissues in all of these characteristics except ___________________.

skeletal

Contraction of ____________ muscle can be consciously controlled.

false

Epithelial and connective tissue cells are usually classified on the basis of their shape as a main criterion.

stratified

Epithelial membranes that are more than one layer thick are called

All of the choices are correct

Epithelial tissue .......... prevents drying. All of the choices are correct. absorbs molecules. secretes mucus.

epithelial cells are loosely packed and have much intercellular material

Epithelial tissue is characterized by each of these traits, except that ____________.

true

Epithelial tissues cover the outside as well as line the inside of the human organism.

false

Exocrine glands are those that secrete their products directly into the blood.

Microvilli

Folds of the plasma membrane that increase surface area are called

exocrine

Glands that secrete products into ducts are called

simple squamous epithelium

If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients, you would expect the capillary walls to consist of

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

If you gently rub your thumb and forefinger together, each finger is contacting:

Ruptured cells from sebaceous glands

If you were to rub your finger over the surface of your face you would notice that the skin was oily. What makes up the oil?

false

Intercalated discs are found in muscles attached to the skeleton.

phagocytize and digest tissue debris

Macrophages __________________ in the healing of a skin wound.

epithelial

Membranes are formed by ____________ tissue.

false

Microvilli act to secrete mucus because they are specialized cell structures.

bone

Most hematopoietic tissue is found in _____ tissue.

All of the choices are correct

Mucous is a protection against bacteria. viruses. digestive juices. All of the choices are correct.

true

Nervous tissue is specialized to produce and conduct electrical impulses.

false

Nonkeratinized cells exfoliate from the surface of the skin.

true

Organs are comprised of a minimum of two primary tissues.

striated and voluntary.

Skeletal muscle is

false

Stratified epithelial membranes provide little protection but transport substances between the internal and external environments.

True

Tendons are among the strongest structures in the body and are comprised of dense connective tissue.

connective

The _____ tissue has the most numerous and diverse types of cells.

epithelial

The _____ tissue is considered a type of lining for body areas.

basement membrane

The ____________ is the polysaccharide layer attaching an epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.

epithelium and connective tissue.

The basement membrane is found between

lamellae

The bone _____ are the concentric circles that surround a central blood vessel.

neuroglia

The cells that support the nervous system are referred to as _______.

cardiac muscle

The cells, which do not usually divide in an adult, are the ____.

central canal

The center of an osteon is a tube called the _____.

adipose

The connective tissue that helps insulate the body, cushions internal organs, and stores excess nutrient energy is ________ tissue.

Bone

The connective tissue with a matrix of calcium salts and a few collagenous fibers is

bone

The connective tissue with a matrix of calcium salts and a few collagenous fibers is

serous

The epithelial membranes lining the ventral body cavity are _______ membranes.

elastic cartilage

The flexibility of the outer ear is due mainly to _____ tissue.

simple columnar epithelium

The gastrointestinal tract is primarily lined with _____.

Cuboidal

The kidney tubules are lined with _____ epithelial cells.

cutaneous

The largest of the body membranes, commonly called the skin, is the _______ membrane.

synovial membranes.

The membranes that line the joints of the body are referred to as

stratified squamous epithelial

The most protective and driest cells of the body are the _____ cell types.

neuroglia.

The support and protection of neurons rests with

Cardiac muscle

The term intercalated disk is used to describe special cell junctions in which tissue?

False

The thickest fibers in the skin are the reticular type.

hyaline cartilage

The tissue that has an appearance of clear plastic or glass is most likely _____.

neurons and glial cells.

The two types of cells that make up the nervous system are:

fibrocartilage

The type of cartilage found in intervertebral discs of the vertebral column is ________________.

holocrine

The type of exocrine gland in which the entire cell disintegrates, liberating any accumulated products, is the __________ gland.

serous

The type of membrane that protects internal organs from friction is a ________ membrane.

simple columnar epithelium

What type of tissue lines the small intestine?

histology

What is the microscopic study of tissues?

Lacunae

What is the term for the space that a bone or cartilage cell lies in?

adipocytes

What type of cells contain large amounts of lipids?

areolar connective tissue

What type of connective tissue is composed of all three types of fibers, has a spider-web appearance, and binds tissues together?

simple squamous

What type of epithelium is found where simple diffusion occurs?

Simple squamous

What type of epithelium would be most suited for high levels of diffusion and filtration?

skeletal muscle

Which muscle tissue is multinucleate, voluntary, and bears striations?

simple cuboidal epithelium

Which of the following cell types would be found in places such as the kidneys or the secretory portions of glands?

Fibroblasts

Which of the following cells can divide in the adult?

macrophage

Which of the following does not belong with the others? platelet macrophage red blood cell white blood cell

liver tissue

Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue of the body? Nervous tissue Liver tissue Epithelial tissue Muscle tissue

These cells are found in the digestive tract

Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle cells?

adipose tissue

Which of the following is a type of loose fibrous connective tissue?

cartilage

Which of the following would heal the slowest?

connective

Which tissue contains an extensive extracellular matrix?

Adipose

Which tissue has the functions of storing energy, acting as insulation, and protecting organs such as the heart.

tight junctions

Which type of extracellular junction forms an impermeable barrier of cells?

connective

Which type of tissue binds and supports body parts?

epithelium

Which type of tissue covers surfaces and lines cavities?

Epithelial tissue

You would most likely find goblet cells in what type of tissue?

Neurons; nerve

________ are cells of ________ tissue which are specialized to form and transmit impulses.

Transitional epithelium

_______________ is found lining the urinary bladder and is specialized to stretch and return to its original shape.

Mucous; serous

__________________ glands secrete mucin, which combines with water and form a thick and sticky product, whereas __________________ glands produce a relatively watery fluid.

goblet

cells in simple columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelia produce protective mucous coatings over the mucous membranes.

Simple columnar epithelium

is found lining the intestines and is important in the secretion and absorption of substances.