Explain why it would be difficult for a mature multinucleate cell such as a skeletal muscle fiber to divide by mitosis. (Connects to Chapter 3)

Which type of muscle is unstriated, unbranched, involuntary, spindle shaped, and found in the walls of most hollow organs?

Which type of muscle tissue has intercalated discs and is involuntarily controlled?

An epithelium that has several layers, with an apical layer of flattened cells, is called (choose all that apply):a. ciliated,b. columnar,c. stratified,d. simple,e. squamous.

Name the two major components of the extracellular matrix and, if applicable, subclasses of each component.

Name the specific connective tissue type found in the following body locations:e. forming the intervertebral discs,f. covering the ends of bones at joint surfaces,g. main component of subcutaneous tissue.

Matrix is extracellular. How does the matrix get to its characteristic position?