tissue
osseous tissue
Bone is best described as ________.
true
Stratified squamous epithelium forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the mouth, and the lining of the esophagus. T OR F
dense connective (fibrous) tissue
Tendons and ligaments are classified as ________
true
The four primary tissue types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous. T OR F
true
The matrix of hyaline cartilage consists of abundant collagen fibers hidden in a rubbery matrix. T OR F
extracellular matrix
The nonliving material between the cells of connective tissue is called the _______________.
cartilage
The presence of chondrocytes indicates that a tissue is ________.
simple columnar
The specific type of epithelial tissue found lining organs of the digestive system such as the small intestine is ________.
connective tissue
The tissue that is usually well vascularized and has an extensive extracellular matrix is called ________
smooth muscle
The type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach, and in the walls of blood vessels is ________.
connective tissue
The type of tissue that functions to protect, support, and bind together body tissues are classified as ________.
involuntary contractions
What characteristic is shared by both cardiac and smooth muscle tissue?
inflammation
What is the first stage to occur during tissue repair (wound healing)?
It formed during tissue repair.
What is the significance of granulation tissue?
malignant neoplasm
What term describes an abnormal cell mass that may easily invade surrounding tissues?
simple squamous epithelium
What tissue is specialized for the rapid diffusion of gases and nutrients across its cells?
epithelium
What type of tissue has cells that are tightly packed, sits on a basement membrane, is avascular, and is easily regenerated?
stratified squamous epithelium
Which of the following epithelial tissues is composed of many layers of cells?
Epithelial tissues are well vascularized.
Which of the following is NOT a hallmark feature of epithelial tissues?
skeletal muscle
Which of the following is NOT classified as a connective tissue?
scar tissue
Which of the following tissues is constructed of many collagen fibers?
hyaline
Which type of cartilage is found on the ends of long bone?
bone
Which type of connective tissue contains osteocytes?
cartilage
Which type of connective tissue is avascular?
adipose
Which type of connective tissue provides reserve fuel for the body?
cardiac muscle
Which type of muscle is characterized by the presence of striations and intercalated discs?
smooth
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?
cardiac
Which type of muscle tissue contains branched cells?
skeletal
Which type of muscle tissue contains multinucleate cells?
nervous tissue
Which type of tissue conducts electrochemical impulses via cells called neurons?
tissues whose mature cells are amitotic
Which type of tissue is NOT readily repaired if damaged?
epithelial tissue
Which type of tissue is most likely to repair itself if injured?
transitional epithelium
Which type of tissue is situated in the lining of the urinary bladder and urethra where stretching occurs?
Exocrine
________ glands possess ducts that transport secretions onto epithelial surfaces.
smooth
________ muscle tissue has no visible striations and is found in the walls of hollow organs.
Adipose
________ tissue is commonly called fat.
false, nervous tissue
Muscle tissue is located in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. T OR F
connective tissue
A large amount of extracellular material is a characteristic of which type of tissue?
simple squamous epithelium
A tissue constructed of a single layer of flattened cells is known as ________.
dense connective tissue
Jacinda tore her Achilles (calcaneal) tendon during a recent track meet. She has injured ________.
regeneration
Damaged tissues that are repaired by the same kind of cells experience a replacement process known as ________.
atrophy
Due to the cast placed on her broken leg, Kinsley's muscles have decreased in size. Which term best describes how her muscles have been affected?
endocrine
Glands, such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as ________.
tissues
Groups of cells that are similar in both structure and function are known as ________.
reticular connective tissue
Identify the type of connective tissue that is found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow
nervous tissue
Irritability and conductivity are the two major functional characteristics of ________.