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.