A&P quiz 2 Flashcards
the tissues that cover external and internal body surfaces are
epithelial
cells with a flat shape are names
squamous
when a structure cut has a circular appearance, the sectional cut is a
cross section
____ tissue functions as protection, secretion, and absorption
epithelial
The study of tissues
histology
____ tissue functions as providing support, binding structures together, and filling space
connective
the most abundant fibers of connective tissues are
collagen
____ is a loose connective tissue
areolar
what connective tissue is liquid?
blood
the connective tissue that composes tendons and ligaments is
dense regular connective
the connective tissue ____ contains abundant fibers of collagen and cells in a solid matrix
bone
loose connective tissues
adipose, areolar, reticular
protection
excrete small amounts of waste
aid in regulating body temperature
integumentary system
the two distinct skin layers are
dermis and epidermis
apocrine sweat glands are located in _____
axillary regions
the hypodermis consist of ________ tissues
areolar and adipose connective
the _____ layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin
stratum granulosum
frequent cell division occurs in the _____ of the epidermis
stratum basale
dense connective tissue
cartilage
blood
part of the bone as an organ
the organic matter of the living bone includes
collagen fibers and cells
what is an example of a sesamoid bone
patella
the epiphyseal plate represents the
growth zone of hyaline cartilage
the central canal of the bone contains the
blood vessels and nerves
what is an example of an irregular bone
vertebra