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a&p chap4 prac quiz
Question | Answer |
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A single layer of square-like cells describes which of the following tissues? | simple cuboidal epithelium |
Which of the following cell types would be found in places such as the kidneys or the secretory portions of glands? | simple cuboidal epithelium |
A single layer of flat scale-like cells with a centrally located nucleus describes | simple squamous epithelium. |
________________ is found lining the intestines and is important in the secretion and absorption of substances. | Simple columnar epithelium |
_____________ is found lining the upper respiratory passages and may include specialized mucus secreting goblet cells. | Pseudostritified columnar epithelium |
_______________ is found lining the urinary bladder and is specialized to stretch and return to its original shape. | Transitional epithelium |
Elastic connective tissue is formed by ________, which secretes collagen and elastin proteins that form the matrix. | fibroblasts |
Cells that are active in the breakdown of a connective tissue will have the suffix _______. | -clast |
The matrix of bone is formed in circular layers called | lamellae |
The ________ are the spaces in which the ostocytes of bone reside. | lacunae |
The membranes of the body are formed from | epithelium and connective tissues. |
The cells that support the nervous system are referred to as _______. | neuroglia |
The muscle tissue(s) that can be characterized as striated and involuntary is/are ________. | cardiac muscle |
The muscle tissue(s) that can be characterized as striated and voluntary is/are ________. | skeletal muscle |
Intercalated disks are contained in | cardiac muscle. |
The membranes that line the joints of the body are referred to as | synovial membranes. |
The membranes that line the cavities of the body and the internal organs are referred to as | serous membranes. |
_________ is the connective tissue responsible for the storage of fat. | Adipose |
_____________ is a specialized connective tissue located in the intervertebral disks to absorb shock. | Fibrocartilage |
Blood is classified as | connective tissue. |
Tissues that cover the body surface and line body cavities are _______ tissues. | epithelial |
Simple _______ epithelium occurs where diffusion, osmosis, and filtration are important functions within body organs. | squamous |
The upper respiratory passages are lined with ________ epithelium. | pseudostratified ciliated columnar |
The mouth, esophagus, and vagina are lined with nonkeratinized ________ epithelium. | stratified squamous |
Ligaments and tendons are composed of _________ connective tissue, which contains densely packed ________ fibers providing strength and flexibility. | fibrous; collagenous |
The connective tissue that helps insulate the body, cushions internal organs, and stores excess nutrient energy is ________ tissue. | adipose |
_________ cartilage covers bone surfaces in joints and attaches ribs to the breastbone. | Hyaline |
The cartilage containing short rows of chondrocytes between tightly packed collagenous fibers is | fibrocartilage |
The connective tissue with a matrix of calcium salts and a few collagenous fibers is | bone. |
In compact bone, the bone matrix is deposited in concentric rings around ________, and _________ serve as passageways for materials to move between osteocytes in lacunae. | osteonic canals; canaliculi |
Cells of ________ muscle tissue have striations plus multiple nuclei, and this tissue is _______ in function. | skeletal; voluntary |
Cells of _______ muscle tissue are striated with a single nucleus, and this tissue is _________ in function. | cardiac; involuntary |
________ are cells of ________ tissue which are specialized to form and transmit impulses. | Neurons; nerve |
The epithelial membranes lining the ventral body cavity are _______ membranes. | serous |
The fibrous membranes lining joint cavities are _________ membranes. | connective tissue |