A&P pre-lab 2 chap 4
A tissue layer that covers a structure or lines a cavity is called a(n) _______. membrane tendon aponeurosis organ
A
A watery, low-protein fluid that moistens serous membranes is ______ fluid. serous intracellular mucus
A
Areolar tissue is found ______. widely distributed throughout the body in lymphatic tissues only only in bones primarily in adipose tissue
A
Cells that produce cartilage matrix are called ______. Once they become surrounded by matrix and trapped in lacunae, they become a cell type called ______. chondroblasts, chondrocytes chondroblasts, fibroblasts chondrocytes, chondroblasts chondrocytes, fibroblasts
A
Choose the best description of microvilli. Nonmotile and contain microfilaments Motile and contain microtubules
A
Consider the arrangement of collagen fibers within these tissues: Areolar tissue is a type of ______ connective tissue whereas tendons and ligaments are comprised of ______ connective tissue. loose, dense dense, loose
A
Glycosaminoglycans are long polysaccharides found in what type of molecules? Proteoglycan Chondroitin Chondronectin
A
How do chondrocytes differ from chondroblasts? Cells that produce cartilage matrix are called chondroblasts; once the cells are embedded in the matrix they are called chondrocytes. Cells that produce cartilage matrix are called chondrocytes; once the cells are embedded in the matrix they are called chondroblasts.
A
In a compound exocrine gland the ducts are ______. branched not branched
A
In regards to the presence of blood vessels, epithelial tissue is ______. nonvascular highly vascular
A
What type of epithelium forms glands and lines most kidney tubules? Simple squamous Simple cuboidal Simple columnar Pseudostratified columnar
B
What type of connective tissue is the storage location for triglycerides? Reticular Adipose Areolar
B
Each neuron has a single nerve fiber that sends outgoing signals to other cells called a(n)
axon
A specialized contact region between cells containing protein channels that aid intercellular communication is a _____junction.
gap
Within nervous tissue, a variety of cell types that, as a group, are called _____cells protect and assist the neurons.
glia, glial, or neuroglial
Mucus-secreting gland cells found in the epithelia of many mucous membranes are called _____cells.
goblet
Collections of specialized cells and extra-cellular substances around them are known as a(n)___
tissue
The lining of the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra and kidneys is composed of_____ epithelium.
transitional
Indicate the class of tissue that is capable of regeneration, is avascular, and consists of cells that are bound to each other via specialized junctions. Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Muscular tissue Nervous tissue
A
Indicate the type of epithelium that is best suited for allowing diffusion of substances, as would be found lining the air sacs of the lungs. Simple squamous Simple columnar Transitional Stratified squamous
A
Indicate the type of fat tissue that serves to store energy, insulate the body, and protect/cushion organs. Yellow adipose Brown adipose
A
Mesenchyme is known as what type of tissue? Embryonic connective tissue Interstitial fluid of loose connective tissue Extracellular matrix
A
Mucous membranes ______. line cavities that open to the outside of the body line the mouth only cover the organs that open to the outside of the body line cavities that do not open to the outside of the body
A
Synovial membranes ______. are associated with joints cover organs that open to the outside of the body line cavities that open to the outside of the body line canals within long bones
A
The basal surface of an epithelial cell faces the ______. basement membrane other epithelial cells
A
The component of ground substance that forms a slippery tissue gel and thus functions as a lubricant is called ______. hyaluronic acid proteoglycans hyaline cartilage collagen fibers
A
The stretching of epithelium tissues to allow the filling of the urinary tract is facilitated by ______ epithelium. transitional simple cuboidal stratified squamous simple squamous
A
Three types of cartilage are _____. hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic reticular, fibrous, and elastic areolar, dense, and proper regular, irregular, and fibrous
A
What cell types are found in nervous tissue? Neurons and neuroglia Fibroblasts and neurons Neuroglia and adipocytes
A
What class of connective tissue does areolar, adipose, dense collagenous and elastic collagenous represent? Connective tissue proper Fluid connective tissue Supporting connective tissue
A
What class of tissue is comprised of widely-spaced cells and abundant extracellular material? Connective Epithelial Nervous Muscular
A
What connective tissue cell produces fibrous connective tissue? Fibroblast Osteoblast Chondrocyte
A
What connective tissue is found in the walls of the large elastic arteries? Dense irregular elastic Dense irregular collagenous Dense regular elastic
A
What is a neuron with one axon and more than one dendrite called? Multipolar Bipolar Unipolar
A
What is a tissue membrane? A layer that covers a structure or lines a cavity A layer that forms over an injured area to aid in healing A sheet of tissue holding two structures together
A
What is an action potential? An electrical signal conducted by neurons of nervous system A secretion by exocrine glands A type of contraction occurring in muscle tissue
A
What is an osteoclast? Cell that breaks down bone Cell that breaks down cartilage Cell that makes bone Cell that makes cartilage
A
What is the connective tissue found in lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow? Reticular Dense irregular Areolar Dense regular
A
What is the function of reticular tissue? Framework for lymphatic organs Insulation of organs Energy storage
A
What is the function of the basement membrane? To adhere epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue To attach skin to underlying muscle tissue To secrete mucus To house stem cells for new cell production
A
What is the term for a mature bone cell? Osteocyte Chondrocyte Osteoclast
A
What is the term for a mature bone cell? Osteocyte Osteoclast Chondrocyte
A
What kind of neurons have only a single, short process that extends from the cell body? Pseudo-unipolar neurons Multipolar neurons Bipolar neurons
A
What major category of tissue membrane is composed only of connective tissue? Synovial Mucous Serous
A
What nervous tissue cells protect and assist neurons? Glia Neuromas Neurons Neurosomas
A
What part of a neuron sends outgoing signals to other cells? Axon Dendrite Nissl body
A
What part of a neuron sends outgoing signals to other cells? Axon Nissl body Dendrite
A
What structures on the free surface of epithelium cells increase the surface area for secretion or absorption? Microvilli Stereocilia Cilia
A
What type of collagen is found in tendons, ligaments, skin and bone? Type I Type II Type III
A
What type of collagen is the most abundant type of collagen in the body? Type I Type IV Type II
A
What type of connective tissue contains thick bundles of collagen that run in random directions? Dense irregular Dense regular Yellow elastic
A
What type of epithelium stretches to allow filling of the urinary tract? Transitional Stratified columnar Stratified cuboidal
A
What type of exocrine gland's secretory cells use vesicles to release their secretion by exocytosis? Merocrine Holocrine
A
What type of fibers form a spongelike framework for such organs as the spleen and lymph nodes? Reticular Collagenous Fibrous Elastic
A
What type of gland has sac-like secretory regions? Acinar Tubular Branched
A
What type of loose connective tissue is found around blood vessels and nerves and under epithelium, holding these structures in place? Areolar Dense regular Reticular
A
What type of protein fibers account for the ability of the skin, lungs, and arteries to spring back after they are stretched? Collagenous Fibers Reticular Fibers Elastic Fibers
A
Which is a characteristic of cartilage? Has a perichondrium Has lots of blood vessels Has lots of nerves Heals quickly
A
Within some types of simple epithelia what type of cells produce mucus? Goblet Endocrine Ciliated Window
A
What are the functions of serous fluid? Select all that apply. Reduce friction between serous membrane layers Protect internal organs from friction Provide nourishment for serous membranes
A B
Identify the locations where dense irregular connective tissue will be found. Forming a tough fibrous sheath around the bones, nerves, and most cartilages Forming a protective capsule around some organs Providing supportive stroma (framework) for lymphatic organs Forming most of the dermis of the skin
A B D
Select all that apply Identify the locations where dense irregular connective tissue will be found. Forming a protective capsule around some organs Forming most of the dermis of the skin Providing supportive stroma (framework) for lymphatic organs Forming a tough fibrous sheath around the bones, nerves, and most cartilages
A B D
What are the functions of macrophages? Activate the immune system when they encounter antigens Engulf foreign particles Transport nutrients in blood and lymph fluid Destroy dead or dying self cells
A B D
What are the three types of muscle tissue? Skeletal Cardiac Rough Smooth Irregular
A B D
What are the two criteria used to classify the different types of epithelial tissue? Number of cell layers Its location Shape of epithelial cells Content of extracellular matrix
A C
List the three major types of tissue membranes. Mucous Plasma Serous Synovial
A C D
Where is simple squamous epithelium found? Select all that apply. Serous membranes of the viscera Lining the lumen of the urinary bladder, ureters and urethra Lining the air sacs of the lungs The inner lining of the heart and blood vessels Epidermis
A C D
Simple columnar epithelium can be found lining which organs? Select all that apply. Stomach Surfaces of the ovaries Uterus, and uterine tubes Intestines Gall bladder
A C D E
Indicate functions of connective tissue in the body. Transport of nutrients, gases, enzymes and hormones. Contraction and movement of body parts Attachment of one tissue to another Lends support Communication Storage of high-energy molecules and minerals.
A C D F
Indicate the three components of extracellular matrix. Fluid Lipid/fat Ground substance Cytoplasm Protein fibers
A C E
List the three types of loose connective tissue. Adipose Hyaline cartilage areolar BloodIt Reticular
A C E
Select all that apply Which of the body cavities contain serous membranes? Select all that apply. Peritoneal cavity Nasal cavity Pleural cavity Cranial cavity Pericardial cavity
A C E
Select all that apply Which structures of the body are composed of nervous tissue? Brain Lungs Heart Spinal cord
A D
What type of fibers are found in areolar connective tissue? Select all that apply. Elastic Adipose Areolar Collagen
A D
Where is reticular connective tissue found in the body? Select all that apply. Lymph nodes Neck Armpits Spleen Bone marrow
A D E
Identify the types of connective tissue proper. Reticular Bone Blood Areolar Dense elastic Dense collagenous Adipose Cartilage
A D E F G
A single secretory cell forms a(n) _____ gland. exocrine unicellular simple apocrine goblet merocrine endocrine
B
An exocrine gland that is classified as simple has ______. a branched duct an unbranched duct
B
Dense regular connective tissue is found in ______. skeletal muscle tissue tendons and ligaments skin adipose tissue
B
Glycoproteins that bind plasma membrane proteins to collagen and proteoglycans outside the cell are called ______. absorbent molecules adhesive molecules compressive molecules
B
Goblet cells are examples of what type of exocrine glands? Multicellular Unicellular
B
Histology is the study of ______. cells tissues blood
B
Indicate the class of tissue that is capable of regeneration, is avascular, and consists of cells that are bound to each other via specialized junctions. Muscular tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Nervous tissue
B
Indicate the type of fat tissue that serves to store energy, insulate the body, and protect/cushion organs. Brown adipose Yellow adipose
B
Simple squamous epithelium is best suited for areas ______. subjected to friction and wear-and-tear that allow diffusion of substances across the epithelium
B
Specialized cell to cell connections in cardiac muscle cells are called ______. intercellular plates intercalated discs desmosomes
B
The basal surface of an epithelial cell faces the ______. other epithelial cells basement membrane
B
The primary tissue type that is composed of layers of closely packed cells that cover organ surfaces, line structures, and form glands is called ______. muscular epithelial connective
B
The type of epithelium found in areas that are subjected to wear-and-tear is ______ epithelium. simple stratified
B
Under a microscope, you observe a tissue that consists of an open lacy network of relatively few protein fibers with widely scattered cells. What type of tissue would you be observing? Dense connective Loose connective Transitional epithelial
B
Underlying the epithelium and basement membrane of a mucous membrane is a loose connective tissue layer called the ______. cardiac lamina lamina propria intercalated membrane collagen layer
B
What are macrophages? Connective tissue cells that produce collagen fibers Large phagocytic cells that wander through connective tissue Connective tissue cells the store fat
B
What are the conducting cells of nervous tissue? Neuroglia Neurons Neuromas
B
What are the three major types of tissue membranes? Fibrous, collagenous, keratinized Serous, mucous, synovial Serous, mucous, plasma
B
What cell is a mucus-secreting gland cell found in the epithelia of many mucous membranes? Golgi Goblet Cilia
B
What forms the matrix of blood? Glycoproteins Fluid Hyaluronic acid Collagen fibers
B
What glands shed entire cells which then become part of the secretion? Apocrine Holocrine Merocrine
B
What is the simple squamous epithelium of serous membranes called that lines the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities? Serous fluid Mesothelium Endothelium
B
What is the structure of a bipolar neuron? One dendrite and multiple axons One axon and one dendrite Multiple dendrites and one axon
B
What nervous tissue cells protect and assist neurons? Neurosomas Glia Neuromas Neurons
B
What parts of the body are composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium? Lining of the mouth Epidermis of palms and soles Lining of blood vessels
B
What type of adipose produces heat through oxidative metabolism? White Brown Yellow Red
B
What type of adipose tissue is found primarily in newborns and infants? Brown Yellow
B
What type of adipose tissue is found primarily in newborns and infants? Yellow Brown
B
What type of connective tissue forms most of the dermis of the skin and forms a protective capsule around some organs? Dense regular connective tissue Dense irregular connective tissue Elastic connective tissue Reticular connective tissue
B
What type of connective tissue forms most of the dermis of the skin and forms a protective capsule around some organs? Dense regular connective tissue Dense irregular connective tissue Reticular connective tissue Elastic connective tissue
B
What type of connective tissue forms tendons that help to tightly bind bones together? Hyaline cartilage Dense regular Dense irregular
B
What type of epithelium stretches to allow filling of the urinary tract? Stratified columnar Transitional Stratified cuboidal
B
What type of exocrine glands have branched ducts? Simple Compound
B
What type of fluid protects internal organs from friction? Blood Serous Mucous Sweat
B
What type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities? Connective Epithelial Muscular Nervous
B
What type of tissue lines the ducts of exocrine glands? Areolar tissue Epithelial tissue Smooth muscle Cartilage
B
What type of tissue membrane lines joint cavities of freely movable joints? Serous membrane Synovial membrane Mucous membrane
B
Which tissue can exert physical force on other tissues and organs? Nervous Muscle Epithelial Connective
B
Which type of epithelium makes up the air sacs of the lungs, inner lining of the heart and blood vessels, and serous membranes of the viscera? Simple cuboidal Simple squamous Pseudostratified columnar Simple columnar
B
Your Answer correct What type of gland secretes its products into another organ or onto the body surface by way of a duct? Adrenal Exocrine Endocrine
B
Where is adipose tissue found? Select all that apply. Within tendons and ligaments Within breasts Deep to the dermis of the skin Within the orbits In the spleen Within the spinal cord
B C D
Which cell types are found in connective tissue? Goblet cells Macrophages Mast cells Fibroblasts
B C D
A long polysaccharide that is found in proteoglycan molecules is a ______. nucleotide collagen fiber glycosaminoglycan tertiary protein
C
An aggregation of cells and extracellular materials which performs a discrete function is known as a(n) ______. organ organelle tissue
C
An exocrine gland that consists of an individual secretory cell is called a(n) ______ gland. paracrine multicellular unicellular
C
Areolar and adipose tissue are two examples of ______. muscle tissue dense connective tissue loose connective tissue cartilage tissue
C
Cardiac muscle cells are joined end to end by structures called ______. collagen striations intercalated discs myofibrils
C
Exocrine glands that release their secretion by exocytosis are ______ glands. holocrine apocrine merocrine
C
Fibroblasts produce ______. epithelial cells plasma fibrous connective tissue adipose tissue
C
Glands that are classified as ______ glands release bits of apical cytoplasm from secretory cell surfaces, releasing the secretion. holocrine merocrine apocrine
C
Glycoproteins that hold the proteoglycan aggregates together and to the plasma membranes are ______ molecules. cohesive adipose adhesive collagen
C
Hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans are the molecules that comprise most of the _____ of connective tissue. fibers within the extracellular matrix adhesive molecules ground substance
C
Identify the fiber type of connective tissue that is strong, flexible, and resists stretching. Reticular Elastic Collagen
C
Identify the type of epithelium that functions in secretion and propulsion of mucus. Simple squamous epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
C
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the ______, while nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the ______. stomach, mouth mouth, skin skin, mouth intestine, skin
C
Muscular tissue consists of what type of cells or fibers? Consists of elongated fibers (cells) surrounded by abundant matrix Cells with multiple processes that are specialized to send electrical signals Elongated fibers (cells) that are specialized to contract Spherical cells designed for storage
C
Pseudo-unipolar neurons have ______. many branching processes two short processes a single, short process
C
Stratified cuboidal epithelial tissue is found where? lining of trachea surface of skin mammary gland ducts lining the esophagus
C
Structures found on the free surface of some epithelium which are motile, contain microtubules, and function to move materials across the free surface of the epithelium are ______. stereocilia microvilli cilia
C
The disk-shaped intercellular junction with adhesive glycoproteins that bind cells to each other and filaments that extend into the cytoplasm of the cells is called a(n) ______. gap tight desmosome
C
The gland in which entire cells disintegrate and the secretion is a mixture of cell fragments and the substance the cell had synthesized prior to its disintegration is a(n) ______ gland. apocrine eccrine holocrine
C
The stretching of epithelium tissues to allow the filling of the urinary tract is facilitated by ______ epithelium. simple cuboidal simple squamous transitional stratified squamous
C
The type of epithelium found in sweat glands, follicles of ovaries, and seminiferous tubules of testes is stratified ______. columnar squamous cuboidal
C
What class of connective tissue does blood and hemopoietic tissue represent? Connective tissue proper Supporting connective tissue Fluid connective tissue
C
What class of connective tissue does bone and cartilage represent? Fluid connective tissue Connective tissue proper Supporting connective tissue
C
What epithelium type resists abrasion and prevents entrance of pathogens into underlying tissue? Simple columnar epithelium Pseudostratified columnar epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium
C
What is a chondroblast? A fat cell that stores fat molecules A muscle cell designed to contract A cartilage cell that secretes matrix A bone cell that secretes osteoid
C
What is the branched process of a neuron called that receives action potentials? Axons Nissl bodies Dendrites
C
What is the function of reticular tissue? Insulation of organs Energy storage Framework for lymphatic organs
C
What is the lamina propria? A layer of simple squamous epithelium of a serous membrane A viscous substance secreted by goblet cells The basement membrane of epithelial cells of a mucous membrane
C
What is the substance occupying the spaces between cells and fibers within connective tissue called? Fibrous Lymph Ground substance Collagenous
C
What is the thick secretion produced by goblet cells? Sebum Sweat Mucus Serous fluid
C
What kind of membrane lines an internal body cavity or covers the external surfaces of the viscera? Mucous Synovial Serous
C
What kind of protein fibers has coiled structure that allows them to stretch and recoil? Reticular Collagenous Elastic
C
What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments? Loose Dense irregular Dense regular
C
What type of epithelium lines much of the respiratory tract, including the nasal cavity, the pharynx, the trachea and the bronchi of the lungs? Simple columnar Stratified squamous Pseudostratified columnar Simple squamous
C
What type of epithelium lines the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra and kidneys? Stratified columnar Simple columnar Transitional Stratified cuboidal
C
What type of epithelium makes up the epidermis of the palms and soles? Nonkeratinized stratified squamous Simple squamous Keratinized stratified squamous
C
What type of exocrine gland has multiple secretory regions emptying into a single duct? Acinar Tubular Branched
C
What type of protein fibers account for the ability of the skin, lungs, and arteries to spring back after they are stretched? Collagenous Fibers Elastic Fibers Reticular Fibers
C
What type of tissue is a loose connective tissue that exhibits loosely organized fibers of all types, abundant blood vessels and many cell types? Regular Irregular Areolar Reticular
C
What type of white blood cells found in connective tissue create macrophages? Erythrocytes Mast cells Monocytes Chondrocytes
C
Where is nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium found in the body? Epidermis of the soles of feet and palms of hands Epidermis of thin skin Mucosa of the oral cavity, esophagus, anal canal
C
Which are types of supporting connective tissues? Areolar and adipose Bone and dense connective tissue Bone and cartilage Blood and cartilage
C
Which is a type of fluid connective tissue? Areolar Elastic Blood Adipose
C
Which muscle tissue is composed of cells which are branched, striated, uninucleated and under involuntary control? Smooth Skeletal Cardiac
C
Which type of epithelium makes up the air sacs of the lungs, inner lining of the heart and blood vessels, and serous membranes of the viscera? Simple cuboidal Simple columnar Simple squamous Pseudostratified columnar
C
Which type of epithelium makes up the air sacs of the lungs, inner lining of the heart and blood vessels, and serous membranes of the viscera? Simple columnar Simple cuboidal Simple squamous Pseudostratified columnar
C
What is the extracellular material of a tissue called? Epithelium Ectoderm Matrix Mesenchyme
C Epithelium is a type of tissue, not extracellular material. The ectoderm is one of the germ layers.
Indicate locations where simple cuboidal epithelium is found. The oral cavity The alveoli or air sacs in the lungs Glands Kidney tubules
C D
What are the functions of epithelial tissue? Connect tissues to each other Contraction in response to stimulation Act as a barrier Secretion of substances
C D
What body structures are lined with synovial membranes? Select all that apply. Heart Lungs Elbows Knees
C D
What structures are lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium? Kidney tubules Large and small intestines Auditory tubes Respiratory tract from the nasal cavity to the bronchi Urinary bladder
C D
What type of fibers are found in areolar connective tissue? Select all that apply. Adipose Elastic Areolar Collagen
C D
Which organs or structures are able to return to their original shape due to the presence of elastin fibers? Tendons Ligaments Lungs Arteries
C D
Where is simple squamous epithelium found? Select all that apply. Epidermis Lining the lumen of the urinary bladder, ureters and urethra Lining the air sacs of the lungs Serous membranes of the viscera The inner lining of the heart and blood vessels
C D E
What are the functions of areolar tissue? Select all that apply. Forms tendons. Form a framework of lymphatic tissue Allow passage of nerves and blood vessels through other tissues Binding of epithelia to deeper tissues Storage of lipids Provide an arena for immune defense
C D F
Adipocytes store large amounts of ______. acids water proteins lipids
D
Dense regular connective tissue is found in ______. skin adipose tissue skeletal muscle tissue tendons and ligaments
D
Exocrine glands that have a single unbranched duct are classified as _____ exocrine glands. acinar tubular compound simple
D
Glands (such as sweat glands and mammary glands) are primarily composed of what primary tissue type? Nervous Connective Muscular Epithelial
D
The type of epithelium, a single layer with both tall columnar cells reaching the apical surface and shorter basal cells, is called _______. stratified columnar epithelium simple cuboidal epithelium squamous epithelium pseudostratified columnar epithelium
D
Underlying the epithelium and basement membrane of a mucous membrane is a loose connective tissue layer called the ______. intercalated membrane cardiac lamina collagen layer lamina propria
D
What are the three types of protein fibers in fibrous connective tissue? Collagenous, reticular, and areolar Collagenous, areolar, and elastic Areolar, reticular, and elastic Collagenous, reticular, and elastic
D
What class of tissue is capable of secretion and absorption of substances? Connective tissue Muscular tissue Nervous tissue Epithelial tissue
D
What is another term for a fat cell? Adipose Fibrocyte Glycerocyte Adipocyte
D
What type of connective tissue forms most of the dermis of the skin and forms a protective capsule around some organs? Reticular connective tissue Dense regular connective tissue Elastic connective tissue Dense irregular connective tissue
D
What type of fibers form a spongelike framework for such organs as the spleen and lymph nodes? Fibrous Elastic Collagenous Reticular
D
What type of tissue membrane is found lining cavities and canals that are open to the exterior of the body (i.e. the respiratory tract, digestive tract, etc.)? Cutaneous Synovial Serous Mucous
D
What type of white blood cells found in connective tissue create macrophages? Mast cells Erythrocytes Chondrocytes Monocytes
D
Indicate the two cell types found in nervous tissue. Fibroblasts Adipocytes Osteocytes Glia Neurons
D E
True or false: Epithelial tissue is highly vascular.
F
True or false: Exocrine glands are classified as compound if they have a single unbranched duct.
F
True or false: Extracellular matrix includes protein fibers, cytoplasm, and ground substance.
F
True or false: Like cartilage, bone has a very poor blood supply.
F
True or false: Pseudostratified epithelial tissue consists of many cell layers, therefore it is considered a stratified epithelium.
F
True or false: The collagenous fibers of dense irregular connective tissue are parallel and closely packed. True
F
True or false: A tissue that consists of an open lacy network of relatively few protein fibers with widely scattered cells would be classified as a type of loose connective tissue.
T
Embryonic connective tissue is called ._____
mesenchyme
If the secretory cells of an exocrine gland form a dilated sac, the gland is called a(n) _____gland.
acinar or alveolar
An electrical signal conducted by neurons of nervous system is called a(n) _____ _____
action potentials
The connective tissue that is a storage location for lipid is_____ tissue.
adipose
Binding of epithelia to deeper tissues and providing an arena for immune defense are functions of the loose connective tissue called _____tissue.
areolar
Binding of epithelia to deeper tissues and providing an arena for immune defense are functions of the loose connective tissue called_____ tissue.
areolar
The loose connective tissue that attaches skin to underlying tissue is called _____ tissue.
areolar
The surface of an epithelial cell that faces the basement membrane is its_____ surface.
basal
A specialized layer that serves to anchor an epithelium to the connective tissue below it is called the ___ membrane.
basement
A neuron with one axon and one dendrite is classified as a(n)_____ neuron.
bipolar
An exocrine gland with multiple secretory regions emptying into a single unbranched duct is called a(n)____ gland
branched or simple
Oxidative metabolism of _____adipose tissue results in heat production.
brown
The adipose tissue found in infants and newborns and in specific areas of the adult body such as the armpits and neck is_____ adipose.
brown
A cartilage cell that has become enclosed in a lacuna in the cartilage matrix is called a(n)_____
chondrocytes
Structures that are motile, contain microtubules, and function to move materials across the free surface of the epithelium are called______
cilia
Support and binding tissues together are examples of functions for _____ tissue.
connective
The class of tissue that consists of cells separated from each other by large amounts of extracellular matrix is called_____ tissue.
connective
An epithelial cell whose the height and width are about equal, is referred to as being_____ in shape.
cuboidal
The type of epithelium that is rare and is located in the sweat glands and testes is stratified_____ epithelium.
cuboidal
As part of a neuron, branched processes called_____ receive messages from other cells and transmit them to the soma of the neuron.
dendrite
As part of a neuron, branched processes called _____ receive messages from other cells and transmit them to the soma of the neuron.
dendrites
Protein fibers that have the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed are______ fibers.
elastic
The tissue type composed of a layer, or layers, of closely packed cells that cover organ surfaces, line structures, and form glands is ___tissue.
epithelial
The tissue type that covers and protects surfaces, both inside and outside the body is called ____ tissue.
epithelial
The type of tissue capable of continuous regeneration is _____ tissue.
epithelial
The four primary types of tissue are____ , ___, ___, nervous tissue
epithelial, connective, muscular
Consider the four classes of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous). Glands (such as sweat glands and mammary glands) are primarily composed of ______ tissue.
epithelium
The number of cell layers and the shape of the superficial cells are two criteria used to classify_____ tissue.
epithelium
Glands that release their secretions via ducts onto a body surface are_____glands, while_____ glands that release their secretions into the blood are glands.
exocrine endocrine
The ducts of exocrine glands are lined with_____ tissue.
exocrine endocrine
A gland that secretes its products into another organ or onto the body surface by way of a duct is a(n) _____gland.
exocrine or merocrine
The substance composed of mostly hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans occupying the spaces between cells and fibers within connective tissue is called_____ substance.
ground
The study of tissues is called
histology
A long, unbranched polysaccharide chain found in the ground substance that acts a lubricating agent is called _____acid.
hyaluronic
Large elastic arteries contain_____ dense elastic connective tissue.
irregular
The stratified squamous epithelium of the skin is classified as_____ , whereas the lining of the mouth is classified as_____ .
keratinized nonkeratinized
Areolar tissue is a type of _____connective tissue whereas tendons and ligaments are comprised of regular_____ connective tissue.
loose dense
Cells of the connective tissue that are derived from monocytes and that phagocytize foreign or injured cells are called______
macrophages
Large phagocytic cells that wander through the connective tissues are called_____
macrophages
Heparin and histamine are produced by_____ cells beneath membranes in loose connective tissue.
mast
The noncellular substance around cells is called the extracellular___
matrix
The serous membrane layer composed of simple squamous epithelium is called _____
mesothelium, membrane, or serosa
Structures found on the free surface of some epithelium which are non-motile and contain microfilaments are called_____
microvilli
Structures on the free surface of some epithelia that function to increase the surface area for secretion or absorption are ._____
microvilli
Wineglass-shaped goblet cells, found within some nonsecretory epithelia, produce protective _____coatings.
mucous
The viscous secretion produced by goblet cells is called_____
mucus
A neuron with one axon and multiple dendrites is called a(n)_____
multipolar neurons
Of the four classes of tissues, the tissue that consists of elongated fibers that are specialized to contract in response to stimulation is_____tissue.
muscle
The exertion of force on other tissues and organs is the function of _____tissue.
muscular
A cell that produces bone is a(n)_____
osteoblasts
A cell that breaks down bone is a(n)_____
osteoclasts
An osteoblast becomes surrounded by its own matrix and entrapped in a lacuna creating a mature bone cell called a(n)_____
osteocyte
The epithelial type that has both tall and short columnar cells, where not all reach the free surface, thus creating a false appearance of stratification, is_____ columnar epithelium.
pseudostratified
The epithelium that functions in secretion and propulsion of mucus and other products is ciliated _____columnar epithelium.
pseudostratified
The collagenous fibers of dense _____connective tissue are parallel and closely packed.
regular
The type of connective tissue that helps to tightly bind bones together, resist stress, attach muscle to bone, and transfer muscular tension to bones is called dense _____ collagenous tissue.
regular
The supportive stroma (framework) of lymphatic organs consists of _____ connective tissue.
reticular
A membrane that lines an internal body cavity or covers the external surfaces of the viscera is called a(n)_____ membrane.
serous
A watery, low-protein fluid that moistens serous membranes and reduces friction is_____ fluid.
serous
The pericardium and pleural membranes are examples of _____membranes, a type of tissue membrane.
serous
An epithelium consisting of a single layer of cells in which all cells rest directly on the basement membrane is ______. simple stratified
simple
An exocrine gland with multiple secretory regions emptying into a single unbranched duct is called a(n) _____ gland.
simple
The epithelium consisting of one layer of cells in which all cells rest directly on the basement membrane, but appear to be arranged in layers, is_____ epithelium.
simple
The intercellular junction that holds cells together and form a permeability barrier is a(n) ______junction.
tight
If the secretory portion of an exocrine gland is longer and has a uniform diameter, the gland is classified as a(n)_____ gland.
tubular
The most abundant type of adipose tissue is adipose _____tissue.
yellow
