A&P Chapter 5

Have intercellular connections

lateral

Which three are functions of the basement membrane? -anchors the epithelium to connective tissue -anchors epithelial cells together -provides physical support -acts as a barrier

-anchors the epithelium to connective tissue -provides physical support -acts as a barrier

Which option best explains why nutrients for epithelial cells are obtained by diffusion from the underlying connective tissue? -regenerative capacity -avascularity -polarity -extensive innervations

-avascularity

Which are considered the functions of connective tissue? -cellular communication -binding and support of structures -physical protection -storage and transport -secretion and sensation

-binding and support of structures -physical protection -storage and transport

Which statements describe the locations of epithelial tissues? -covers body surfaces -lines many organs -lines body cavities -covers many organs -attached to bones

-covers body surfaces -lines many organs -lines body cavities -covers many organs

Select all that contain a simple cuboidal epithelium -ducts of most glands -lining of the digestive tract -lumen of blood vessels -kidney tubules

-ducts of most glands -kidney tubules

Which two statements characterize simple squamous epithelial tissue? -it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration -it secretes mucus -it lines most digestive organs -it lines blood vessels

-it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration -it lines blood vessels

Which statements characterizes smooth muscle tissue? -it is found in the walls of most viscera -it is multinucleated -it is striated -it is voluntary -it is involuntary

-it is found in the walls of most viscera -it is involuntary

Which statements characterize skeletal muscle tissue? -it has intercalated discs -it is multinucleated -it is voluntary -it is striated -it is found in the walls of most viscera

-it is multinucleated -it is voluntary -it is striated

Where might you find simple squamous epithelium? -lining of air sacs (alveoli) of lungs -lining of lumen of blood vessels (endothelium) -lining of upper respiratory tract -lining of lumen of ureters

-lining of air sacs (alveoli) of lungs -lining of lumen of blood vessels (endothelium)

Identify which option is NOT a function of epithelial tissues - controlling permeability -physical protection of organs -secretions of hormones -muscular contractions

-muscular contractions

Functions of muscle tissue include: -propulosion of materials through digestive tract -filtering of blood to remove waste products -production of blood cells -contraction of the heart -voluntary movements of body parts

-propulosion of materials through digestive tract -contraction of the heart -voluntary movements of body parts

Functions of muscle tissue include -propulsion of material through digestive tract -voluntary movements of body parts -filtering of blood to remove waste products -production of blood cells -contraction of the heart

-propulsion of material through digestive tract -voluntary movements of body parts -contraction of the heart

Which three are functions of adipose tissue? -provides padding -makes new blood cells -synthesizes hormones that control blood pressure -cushions shock -acts as an insulator to slow heat loss

-provides padding -cushions shock -acts as an insulator to slow heat loss

Which three are functions of the basement membrane? -provides physical support -acts as a barrier -anchors the epithelium to connective tissues -anchors epithelial cells together

-provides physical support -acts as a barrier -anchors the epithelium to connective tissues

Which criteria are used to classify epithelia? -shape of cells at basal surface -shape of cells at apical surface -function -number of cell layers

-shape of cells at apical surface -number of cell layers

Which three are locations of areolar connective tissue? -within tendons and ligaments -surrounding blood vessels -subcutaneous layer deep to skin -dermis to the skin

-surrounding blood vessels -subcutaneous layer deep to skin -dermis to the skin

Which three characteristics describe epithelial tissue? -a large amount of extracellular matrix separates the cells -the basal surface is bound to a basement membrane -it is composed almost entirely of cells -the cells are bound closely together -it is composed almost entirely of extracellular matrix

-the basal surface is bound to a basement membrane -it is composed almost entirely of cells -the cells are bound closely together

What are three characteristics of cardiac muscle tissue? -it is found in the walls of most viscera -the presence of intercalated discs -it is voluntary -cells often bifurcate -it is striated

-the presence of intercalated discs -cells often bifurcate -it is striated

Which are characteristics of collagen fibers? -they are strong and flexiable -they appear white in fresh tissues -they resist stretching -they are smaller than elastic fibers

-they are strong and flexiable -they appear white in fresh tissues -they resist stretching

Store lipid reserves

Adipocytes

_______ tissues function to support tissues and bind structures together

Connective

Protects, binds together and supports organs

Connective tissue

Covers surfaces and lines body cavities and organs

Epithelial tissue

Which is the most common type of cartilage, and also the weakest?

Hyaline

Which connective tissue cells are derived from monocytes in the blood and reside in the extracellular matrix after leaving the blood

Macrophages

Facilitates movement

Muscle tissue

Controls activities, processes information

Nervous tissue

Which type of epithelium is composed of a single layer of cells that are attached to a basement membrane, but not all the cells reach the apical surface of the epithelium

Pseudostratified

Lines upper respiratory tract

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

One layer of tall, narrow cells that can move objects along their apical surface

Simple columnar, cilliated

One layer of tall, narrow cells that often contain microvilli

Simple columnar, noncilliated

Lining of urinary bladder, ureters and part of the urethra

Transitional epithelium

T/F: Epithelium acts as "gatekeepers" to control the movement of substances into the body

True

T/F: Most connective tissue cells are not in direct contact with each other

True

T/F: There are a larger number of glial cells than neurons.

True

Exposed to surface or lumen

apical

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue is located

as the epidermis of the skin

the long nerve cell process that extends from the cell which carries outgoing signals to other cells is called a(n) ______

axon

Where epithelium is attached to underlying connective tissue

basal

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests is called a(n) ___________ membrane

basement

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests is called a

basement membrane

Which is an example of a supporting connective tissue

cartilage

Connective tissue, although diverse, share the following basic components ________, ___________, and _________.

cells, ground substances, and protein fibers

________ tissues function to support tissues and bind structures together

connective

Loose connective tissue is best categorized as what tissue type?

connective tissue proper

Loose connective tissue is best categorized as which of the following tissue types?

connective tissue proper

In __________ ___________ connective tissue, collagen fibers are packed tightly and aligned parallel to an applied force.

dense regular

Tendons and ligaments are made of _________ _________ connective tissue

dense regular

The two categories of connective tissue proper are ________ connective tissue and _________ connective tissue

dense, loose

The simple squamous epithelium that lines blood and lymphatic vessels is called a(n)

endothelium

The majority of glands are composed of

epithelial tissue

Produce fibers and ground substances

fibroblasts

These large cells phagocytize damaged cells and pathogens

fixed macrophages

Which of the following cell types in nervous tissue functions in support and protection?

glial cells

many areas of spongy bone contain ______ cells, which are responsible for producing blood cells.

hematopoietic

Which option best explains the ability of epithelial tissues to repair themselves?

high regenerative capacity

The study of tissues and their relationships to organs is call ________

histology

__________ stratified squamous epithelial tissue forms the epidermis of skin

keratinized

Epidermis of the skin

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Transitional epithelial tissue is located

lining the urinary bladder

The four major tissue types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and _________

nervous

Body openings like the oral cavity, vagina, and anus

nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

One layer of cells that are about as high as they are wide

simple cuboidal

One layer of flat, wide irregular shaped cells

simple squamous

The three types of muscle tissue are

skeletal, smooth, cardiac

A ________ epithelium contains two or more layers of epithelial cells

stratified

A _________ epithelium is found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities and mechanical stress

stratified

Connective tissue is designed to __________, _________, and ________ organs

support, bind, and repair

The function of a ________ is to attach a muscle to bone

tendon

What type of epithelium contains cells able to withstand a significant amount of stretch?

transitional