Chapter 5. Tissue Organization

squamous

An epithelial cell is classified as ______ if it is thin and flat. Multiple choice question.

Which is an example of connective tissue proper?

adipose tissue

Name each surface of this epithelium. Letter A represents the

free basement basal

Which statements characterize nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

the cells remain moist the cells remain alive all the way to its apical surface keratin is not present within the cells it lines part of the anus

Transitional cells change their shape from polyhedral to flat depending on ______ of the epithelium.

the degree of stretch

Connective tissues perform ______.

wide variety of functions

The type of loose connective tissue shown here is

areolar

The two categories of connective tissue proper are

dense loose

Which two statements characterize simple squamous epithelial tissue?

it allows for rapid diffusion or filtration it lines blood vessels

An epithelium is composed of ______ packed cells.

tightly

Which three are functions of adipose tissue?

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

The main type of tissue that functions to support tissues and bind structures together is

Connective

The major tissue type that acts as "a gatekeeper" because it regulates the movement of materials in and out of certain body regions is

Epithelial

True or false: Mucous connective tissue is the first type to emerge in the developing embryo.

False

tissues

Groups of similar cells and extracellular material that perform a common function are ______.

True or false: Areolar connective tissue is found nearly everywhere in the body.

True

True or false: Most connective tissue cells are not in direct contact with each other.

True

Different types of connective tissue have ______ amount of ground substance.

a varying

Sacs that produce secretions of multicellular exocrine glands are ______.

acini

A multicellular exocrine gland consists of ______.

acini and at least one duct

In the connective tissue shown here, letter A is a(n) _____.

adipocyte

These connective tissue cells are closely packed together and have nuclei squeezed to one side by the material that they store.

adipose

The type of connective tissue shown here is found nearly everywhere in the body. It is also a major component of the subcutaneous layer of the skin. It is called ______ connective tissue.

areolar

The type of cartilage is the provided image is

articular

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue is located ______.

as the epidermis of the skin

Which option best explains why nutrients for epithelial cells are obtained by diffusion from the underlying connective tissue?

avascularity

Endothelium lines ______.

blood vessels

The connective tissue represented in this histological image is

bone

The type of connective tissue characterized by osteons with lacunae, which is functionally used to support and protect other tissues in the body, is compact

bone

Which are the functions of bone

carries out hematopoiesis provides levers for movement stores calcium and phosphorus protection of vital organs

Cells of cartilage are called ______.

chondrocytes

In the epithelial picture provided, letter A indicates

cilia simple

This type of epithelium is known for its ability to move structures like the oocyte in a uterine tube or small particles in the bronchioles of the lung.

ciliated simple columnar epithelium

Which type of epithelial is cell is taller than it is wide?

columnar

The most diverse, abundant, and widely distributed tissue in the body is ______.

connective

Which primary type of tissue is pictured here?

connective tissue

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

connective tissue proper

The type of epithelial tissue that form the epidermis of skin is

cornified

Which statements describe the locations of epithelial tissue?

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

The type of connective tissue pictured is

dense regular

Collagen fibers are packed tightly and aligned parallel to an applied force in

dense regular

The function of this connective tissue pictured is to withstand stress applied in all directions and is extremely durable. Choose its correct name from the list below.

dense irregular

Which of the following would you expect to find in the walls of the large arteries?

elastic connective tissue

Which type of glands lack ducts and can secrete their products directly into the bloodstream?

endocrine

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

endothelium

What is the simple squamous epithelium that lines blood and lymphatic vessels called?

endothelium

The majority of glands are composed of ______.

epithelial tissue

These glands have ducts and excrete their products onto the surface of the skin or into the lumen.

exocrine

Epithelial tissues have ______ innervation.

extensive

The type of connective tissue that serves as padding and acts as an insulator to slow heat loss through the skin is

fat or adipose

he type of connective tissue that serves as padding and acts as an insulator to slow heat loss through the skin is

fat or adipose

Which connective tissue cell produces fibers and ground substance?

fibroblasts

Blood is a type of ______ connective tissue.

fluid

Which of the following secretes mucin?

goblet cells

Letter A indicates a ______ cell and letter B indicates ______.

goblet; microvilli

A simple epithelium ______.

has one layer of epithelial cells

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

hemopoietic

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 called which of the following?

histology

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

hyaline

Which type of cartilage is surrounded by a perichondrium and named for its clear, glassy appearance?

hyaline cartilage

Hyaline cartilage is located ______.

in costal cartilages in the fetal skeleton in the nose at the ends of long bones

Select all that contain a simple cuboidal epithelium.

kidney tubules ducts of most glands

Where might you find simple squamous epithelium?

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

Which is a location of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

lining of the oral cavity

Which is a location of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

lining of the trachea

Transitional epithelial tissue is located ______.

lining the urinary bladder

The relative proportions of cells, fibers, and ground substance are the basis of classification for ______ connective tissues.

loose and dense

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

macrophages

Tiny, cytoplasmic projections on the apical surface of a cell that increase the surface area for secretion and absorption are called ______.

microvilli

Which type of connective tissue is located in the umbilical cord only?

mucous connective tissue

These epithelial cells form a single layer of tall, narrow cells whose apical membranes may have microvilli for increased absorption and secretion.

nonciliated simple columnar

Name the type of epithelium shown in the given picture.

nonkeratinized stratified squamous

This type of epithelium has live cells all the way to its apical surface as evidenced by the nuclei that are present in their flattened cells.

nonkeratinized stratified squamous

Which are considered the functions of connective tissue?

physical protection storage and transport binding and support of structures

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

Which type of epithelium is indicated by the letter D in the given diagram?

pseudostratified ciliated

The lining of the larynx consists of what type of epithelial tissue?

pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Choose the type of connective tissue one would find in the stroma of lymph nodes, in the spleen, the thymus, and in the bone marrow.

reticular

The connective tissue type shown in the illustration is which of the following?

reticular

Which of the following are functions of epithelial tissue?

sensations physical protection secretions selective permeability

Which criteria are used to classify epithelia?

shape of cells at apical surface number of cell layers

Which type of epithelium is one cell layer thick?

simple

The type of tissue labeled A is a

simple cuboidal

The tissue type shown here is called a

simple squamous

Which is found in areas where stress is minimal and where filtration, absorption, or secretion is the primary function?

simple epithelium

Which type of epithelium is in the lining of the lung air sacs?

simple squamous

Name each epithelial SHAPE. Letter A represents a

squamous cuboidal columnar

The type of epithelium found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities and mechanical stress is a

stratified

The type of epithelium that contains two or more layers of epithelial cells is a

stratified

he type of epithelium found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities and mechanical stress is a

stratified

Connective tissue is designed to

support, protect, and bind organs

Which three are locations of areolar connective tissue?

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

The function of a

tendon

Dense regular connective tissue is found in ______.

tendons and ligaments

The type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder is

transitional

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

transitional