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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
