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tissue that always has an apical and basal layer________.
epithelial
all are characteristics of epithelia, except ________.
extracellular matrix
Junction that lets neighboring cells exchange molecules:__________________.
gap junction
epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption: ________________
microvilli

intercellular junction that stops material from crossing epithelium:___________________
tight junction
epithelium connected to underlying connective tissue by:_______________
a basement membrane
in stratified epithelium adapted to resist mechanical forces, abundant in ____________________.
desmosomes
cells that are flat and thin: ___________
squamous
transitional epithelium are found: ______________.
lining the urinary bladder
watery perspiration is an example of ___________.
merocrine
glands that secrete by bursting:_____________
holocrine
cell produces proteins and fibers, in areolar connective tissue:_____________
fibroblast
watery fluid composed of blood:______________
plasma
the viscous material between cells of areolar connective tissue:______________
ground substance
areolar connective tissue that releases histamine:_________
mast
cells that store fat:____________
adipocytes
the framework or stroma of these organs (spleen, liver, lymph nodes) is made of____________________
reticular connective tissue
antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by________________.
chondrocytes
dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is__________.
collagen
the 3 categories of connective tissue:__________,___________,____________
connective tissue proper, fluid connective tissue, and supporting connective tissue
Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are _________________________.
dense irregular connective tissue
3 types of protein fibers in connective tissue:____________,__________,____________
collagen, reticular, and elastic
the color distinction between white fat and brown fat exists because brown fat is _________________________.
highly vascular
all are loose connective tissue functions except:
providing structural connection between muscles and bones.
osseous tissue:____________
is bone
found in trachea and between ribs and sternum:____________
hyaline cartilage
a tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae:________
cartilage
Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissue by a fibrous ______________.
perichondrium
______________membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body.
mucous
reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surface:________________
serous membrane
framework of connective tissue between the skin and under muscle is called the__________________.
superficial fascia
intercalated discs and pacemaker cells:___________
cardiac muscle
muscle showing no striations:______________
smooth
tissue that specializes in conduction of electrical impulses:________________
neural tissue
supports, protects, and nourishes nerve cells:__________
neuroglia
body's first tissue response to injury:______________
inflammation
which is least likely in the region of the injury:_____________
cold, pale skin
the 2 components of the integumentary system:_____________&______________
cutaneous membrane and accessory structures
Type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are_____________.
Keratinocytes
tough superficial layer of the epidermis:___________
corneum
water loss due to evaporation of fluid is ______________.
insensible perspiration

characteristics of epidermis:


a.multilayered


b.UV protection


c.flexible


d.contains desmosomes

all of the above
layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew, epidermis:____________
stratum basale
Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated his skin to the dermis--how many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?
5
The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are_________________________.
carotene, melanin, and hemoglobin
cyanosis is ___________________.
oxygen-starved skin
exposure to ultraviolet light...skin darkens...increased production of __________________.
melanin
formed in the skin with sunlight, __________.
vitamin D
the following are skin cancer types ___________.
carcinoma, melanoma, (a,b, and c)
Children in northern regions have inadequate sunlight exposure on the skin. The organic nutrient needed to prevent possible abnormal bone development is _________________.
cholecalciferol (vit. D)
epidermal growth factor, effects on epidermis:__________.
all of the answers are correct (speeds up..,accelerates..,stimulates...,promotes..)
The layer of the skin that contains the blood vells and nerves closest to the surface of the skin is the _________.
papillary layer
skin inflammation, primarily involved in papillary layer:____________.
dermatitis
surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage:___________________.
closes and heals with little scarring
stretch marks occur when __________________.
the skin is so extensively stretched that its elastic limits are exceeded.
all of the following are true of epidermal ridges except:___________________.
extend into the hypodermis
when arrector pilli muscles contract _________________.
"goose bumps" are formed
which of the following about hair is false?
scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.
earwax produced by _______________.
ceruminous
discharge oily secretion into hair:____________.
sebaceous
glands in the axilla:______________.
apocrine sweat
body temperature rises above normal, ________________________.
blood flow to skin increases
a burn that requires a skin graft: _____________.
3rd degree burn
fair skinned person is sunburned.....
blood flow to the skin increases
skin can regenerate effectively because,___________________.
stem cells persistant in skin after injury
which is the correct order of the stages in the regeneration of skin?
1,2,3,4 (infection, cells, gran., scar tissue)
elderly prone to skin infection because ______________.
all of the answers are correct
fine hairs that lack pigment are ____________.
vellus
thickened area of scar tissue is _________.
keloid
a fibrin cloth that's formed over skin:_________.
scab
jaundice, turns the skin into a ___________ color.
yellowish