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