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Simple |
Single layer connected to basement membrane |
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Psuedostratified |
Appear to have multiple layers but really only have one. (Pseudo) false. (Stratified) layers |
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Stratified |
More than one layer. |
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Squamous |
Flat egg shaped cells |
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Cuboidal |
Cube shaped cells |
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Columnar |
Column shaped cells |
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What tissue forms covers, lines, and forms glands? |
Epithelial |
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What major tissue type holds organs together? |
Connective |
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What tissue facilitates movement substances within the body? |
Muscular |
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What tissue conducts impulses to and from the central Nervous system? |
Nervous |
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The basement membrane is found in Tissues. |
Epithelial |
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What are the two layers of the basement membrane? |
Basal lamina Reticular lamina |
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Anchoring epithelial tissues to the underlying connective tissue is the function of the . . |
Basement membrane |
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What is the name of the tissue that has nuclei at different levels but each cell is attached to the basement membrane? |
Pseudostratified |
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The epithelial tissue in which all the cells are in a single layer is called. . . |
Simple epithelium |
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Multiple layers of cells are referred to as being . |
Stratified |
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A tissue consists of many layers of epithelial cells. At the basal surface, the cells appear to be cuboidal in shape. At the apical surface, the cells appear flat, tile-like cells. This tissue would be appropriately classified as . . . |
Stratified squamous epithelium |
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Widely scattered cells within an abundant extra cellular matrix describes Tissue. |
Connective |
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Endothelium is a specialized form of epithelium found in the lining of . . |
Blood vessels |
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The two main functions of simple cuboidal and columnar epithelium are And . |
Excretion and absorption |
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Many glands consist of simple Epithelium. |
Cuboidal |
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The structure of simple columnar epithelium can vary. The cells may be , , or contain numerous . |
Ciliated, non-ciliated, microvilli |
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. Provide increased surface area for absorption. |
Microvilli |
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Which cell of connective tissue produces fibers? |
Fibroblasts |
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Which type of epithelium would be found in areas of extreme wear and tear? |
Stratified squamous |
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Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found? |
Sweat and esophageal glands; male urethra |
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Cells that are as tall as they are wide and have multiple layers are called . . |
Stratified cuboidal |
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The bladder needs to stretch. Which epithelial tissue would be best for this function? |
Transitional |
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The bladder needs to stretch. Which epithelial tissue would be best for this function? |
Transitional |
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What is the main function of glandular epithelium? |
Exocrine |
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The bladder needs to stretch. Which epithelial tissue would be best for this function? |
Transitional |
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What is the main function of glandular epithelium? |
Exocrine |
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Glandular epithelium that is associated with a duct would be classified as an Gland. |
Exocrine |
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Glandular epithelium that is void of ducts would be classified as an Gland. |
Endocrine |
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Merocrine secretions are released through vesicle-mediated . |
Exocytosis |
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Merocrine secretions are released through vesicle-mediated . |
Exocytosis |
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Exocrine secretion resulting from the pinching off of the apical surface of a cell is known as Secretion. |
Aprocrine |
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Exocrine secretion through cellular rupture is known as .Secretion. |
Halocrine |
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Embryonic connective tissue is known as Tissue. |
Mesenchymal |
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Fibroblasts are the most numerous cells in .Tissue. |
Connective |
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Which connective tissue has the greatest amount of extracellular matrix? |
Loose |
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Simple squamous epithelium can be found where? |
Lining of the heart, blood and lymphatic vessels, the air sacs of the lungs |
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Globules cells produce . |
Mucous |
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Adipocytes are found in . |
Mucus |
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Adipocytes are found in .Tissues |
Loose |
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Plasma cells (activated B lymphocytes) produce . |
Antibodies |
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Areolar tissue is classified as a . Connective tissue? |
Loose |
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What type of connective tissue is found under the skin, behind and around the eyes, and in yellow bone marrow? |
Adipose |
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What type of connective tissue is found under the skin, behind and around the eyes, and in yellow bone marrow? |
Adipose |
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. Connective tissue very little extracellular space and has a regular arrangement of collagen fibers? |
Dense regular |
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The epiglottis, external ears, and auditory tubes are formed by . Cartilage. |
Elastic |
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What are the two types of bone tissue? |
Compact; spongy |
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Platelets are not true cells; they are cell . |
Fragments |
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The liquid matrix of blood is called? |
Plasma |
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Desmosomes Adjacent cells and Separation. |
Anchor; resists |
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Desmosomes Adjacent cells and Separation. |
Anchor; resists |
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Tight junctions form a Seal between two or more cells? |
Leak-proof |
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Desmosomes Adjacent cells and Separation. |
Anchor; resists |
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Tight junctions form a Seal between two or more cells? |
Leak-proof |
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Hemidesmosomes are connected to the basement membrane by Proteins. |
Integrin |
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________ junctions allow small ions to pass from cell to cell. |
Gap junctions |
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Proteins in gap junctions that form the channels to provide a means of ion exchange are called? |
Connexons |
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Desmosomes are critical in the formation of the __________. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Desmosomes are critical in the formation of the __________. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Epithelial membranes are formed by both______and ______ tissues. |
Epithelial, connective |
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Desmosomes are critical in the formation of the __________. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Epithelial membranes are formed by both______and ______ tissues. |
Epithelial, connective |
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What type of membranes line the exterior surfaces of the body? |
Mucous |
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Desmosomes are critical in the formation of the __________. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Epithelial membranes are formed by both______and ______ tissues. |
Epithelial, connective |
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What type of membranes line the exterior surfaces of the body? |
Mucous |
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Synovial membranes are formed by ______ connective tissue. |
Areolar |
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Desmosomes are critical in the formation of the __________. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Epithelial membranes are formed by both______and ______ tissues. |
Epithelial, connective |
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What type of membranes line the exterior surfaces of the body? |
Mucous |
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Synovial membranes are formed by ______ connective tissue. |
Areolar |
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Body cavities are lined by________ membranes. |
Serous |
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The serous membrane has two layers; the outer most is the _______ layer. |
Parietal |
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The serous membrane has two layers; the outer most is the _______ layer. |
Parietal |
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The serous membrane has two layers; the inner most is the _________ layer. |
Visceral |
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Synovial membranes secrete _________ fluid. |
Synovial |
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Skeletal muscle is under __________ control. |
Voluntary |
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Skeletal muscle is under __________ control. |
Voluntary |
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Cardiac muscle is different in appearance than smooth muscle because of___________? |
Arrangement of contractile proteins |
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Glial cells provide structural and _________ support for the nervous system. |
Nutritional |
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Of the four main tissue types, which are the most electrically excitable? |
Muscular and nervous |