38. Animal Form and Function

Ligaments connect __________ to __________.

Which of the following is a list of connective tissues?

Bone-forming cells are called __________.

"Striated" is a description that would apply to which kind of animal tissue?

Myosin and actin are __________.

A neuron consists of many components. Name three.

The body tissue that consists largely of material located outside of cells isa. epithelial tissue.b. connective tissue.c. muscle tissue.d. nervous tissue.

In the viral replicative cycle, what reaction do viral proteases catalyze? Select True or False for each statement.T/F They catalyze polymerization of amino acids into peptides.T/F They catalyze folding of long peptide chains into functional proteins.T/F They catalyze cutting of polyprotein chains into functional proteins.T/F They catalyze breaking of peptide bonds

Briefly explain how the structure of each of these tissues is well suited to its function: stratified squamous epithelium in the skin, neurons in the brain, simple squamous epithelium lining the lung, bone in the skull.

For each of the following, explain how structure relates to function: absorptive sections of the digestive tract; capillaries; beaks of Galápagos finches; fish gills.

Human embryonic stem cells are capable of forming all types of cells in the human body. How are these cells similar to meristem cells in plants?