Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Identify the six types of epithelial tissue shown in the drawing below.

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Collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a relatively limited number of functions are called

(a) Cellular aggregates,

(b) Tissues

(c) Organs

(d) Organ systems

(e) Organisms

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is

(a) Epithelial tissue

(b) Muscle tissue

(c) Connective tissue

(d) Nervous tissue

A type of cell junction common in cardiac and smooth muscle tissues is the

(a) Hemidesmosome

(b) Basal junction

(c) Tight junction

(d) Gap junction

The most abundant connections between cells in the superficial layers of the skin are

(a) Connexons

(b) Gap junctions

(c) Desmosomes

(d) Tight junctions

A _______membrane has an epithelium that is stratified and supported by dense connective tissue.

(a) synovial

(b) serous

(c) cutaneous

(d) mucous

Mucous secretions that coat the passageways of the digestive and respiratory tracts result from _____secretion.

(a) apocrine

(b) merocrine

(c) holocrine

(d) endocrine

Matrix is a characteristic of which type of tissue?

(a) Epithelial

(b) Nervous

(c) Muscle

(d) Connective

Which of the following epithelia most easily permits diffusion?

(a) Stratified squamous

(b) Simple squamous

(c) Transitional

(d) Simple columnar

Functions of connective tissue include

(a) Establishing a structural framework for the body

(b) Storing energy reserves

(c) Providing protection for delicate organs

(d) All of these

(e) a and c only.

The three major types of cartilage in the body are

(a) Collagen, reticular, and elastic

(b) Areolar, adipose, and reticular

(c) Hyaline, elastic, and fibrous

(d) Tendons, reticular, and elastic

The primary function of serous membranes in the body is to

(a) Minimize friction between opposing surfaces

(b) Line cavities that communicate with the exterior

(c) Perform absorptive and secretory functions

(d) Cover the surface of the body

The type of cartilage growth characterized by adding new layers of cartilage to the surface is

(a) Interstitial growth

(b) Appositional growth

(c) Intramembranous growth

(d) Longitudinal growth.

Tissue changes with age can result from

(a) Hormonal changes

(b) Increased need for sleep

(c) Improper nutrition

(d) All of these

(e) a and c only

Axons, dendrites, and a cell body are characteristic of cells located in

(a) Nervous tissue

(b) Muscle tissue

(c) Connective tissue

(d) Epithelial tissue

The repair process necessary to restore normal function after inflammation subsides in damaged tissues is

(a) Isolation

(b) Regeneration

(c) Reconstruction

(d) All of these

What are the four essential functions of epithelial tissue?

Differentiate between endocrine and exocrine glands.

By what three methods do exocrine glandular epithelial cells release their secretions?

List three basic components of connective tissues.

What are the four kinds of membranes composed of epithelial and connective tissue that cover and protect other structures and tissues in the body?

What two cell populations make up nervous tissue? What is the function of each?

What is the difference between an exocrine secretion and an endocrine secretion?

A significant structural feature in the digestive system is the presence of tight junctions near the exposed surfaces of cells lining the digestive tract. Why are these junctions so important?

Describe the fluid connective tissues in the human body. What are the main differences between fluid connective tissues and supporting connective tissues?