Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology : Tissues
Epithelial tissues are found covering the external surfaces of the body and lining internal structures, such as the digestive tract and blood vessels. They act as protective barriers and are involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation.
Where are epithelial tissues found?
Covering the outside of the body and lines the digestive tract, blood vessels
Key Terms
Where are epithelial tissues found?
Covering the outside of the body and lines the digestive tract, blood vessels
What is the most abundant body tissue?
Connective
How many connective tissue types are there?
7
What are the 7 types of connective tissue?
Areolar
Adipose
Fibrous
Cartilage
Bone
Blood
Hemopoietic
Which type of connective tissue attaches skin to underlying tissues?
Areolar
Areolar tissue contains which three types of protein fibers?
Collagen
Reticulum
Elastin
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Where are epithelial tissues found? | Covering the outside of the body and lines the digestive tract, blood vessels |
What is the most abundant body tissue? | Connective |
How many connective tissue types are there? | 7 |
What are the 7 types of connective tissue? | Areolar Adipose Fibrous Cartilage Bone Blood Hemopoietic |
Which type of connective tissue attaches skin to underlying tissues? | Areolar |
Areolar tissue contains which three types of protein fibers? | Collagen |
_______ is the connective tissue which is a fatty tissue that stores lipids. | Adipose |
_______ is the connective tissue which functions as insulator, protector, and site for energy storage. | Adipose |
Which connective tissue consists mainly of collagenous fibers arranges in parallel rows? | Fibrous |
Which type of connective tissue constitutes part of the human skeleton and covers the articulating surfaces of bones? | Cartilage |
What are some examples of long bones? | Humerus Ulna Radius Tibia Fibula Phalanges |
What are some examples of short bones? | Carpal bones of the wrist Tarsal bones of the ankle |
What are some examples of flat bones? | Ribs |
What are some examples of irregular bones? | Vertebrae Facial bones |
Injury to the _____ plate of a bone can impair growth if not recognized and treated. | Epiphyseal |
______ tissue covers surfaces or forms structures derived from body surfaces. | Epithelial |
____ muscle attaches bones. | Skeletal |
What type of muscle is responsible for movement? | Skeletal |
What is the function of smooth muscle? | All involuntary functions |
Nonstriated muscle is also known as? | Involuntary (smooth) muscle |
Which part of the nerve cell contains the nucleus? | Cell body (soma) |
In the nerve cell, the ___ receives electrical impulses and conducts them toward the cell body. | Dendrites |
In the nerve cell, the ________ conducts impulses away from the cell body. | Axon |
An _____ is a structure made up of two or more kinds of tissues organized to perform a more complex function than any one tissue can alone. | Organ |
A is a group of organs arranged to perform a more complex function than any one organ can alone. | System |
How many major organ systems compose the human body? | 11 |
How many types of tissues are there? | 4 |
Which neurotransmitter helps movement? | Dopamine |
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood? | Serotonin |