abubutissues.two Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a feature of epithelia?
-Abundant extracellular material
Epithelia are strong membranes that function to bind the body together.
-FALSE
An epithelium with a single layer of tall cells would be classified as which type of epithelium?
-Simple Columnar Epithelium
Where are chondrocytes and osteocytes located?
-In lacuna
Intercellular junctions important in sealing the space between the cells and filling the “gaps” are called gap junctions.
-FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a category of connective tissue?
-Aerobic Connective Tissue
Adipose connective tissue is a type of dense connective tissue.
FALSE
Which type of connective tissue is abundant in the walls of arteries, and in the airway?
-Elastic Tissue
One function of muscle tissue is to provide heat production.
-TRUE
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?
-Smooth
Perimysium covers a muscle fascicle.
-TRUE
How would the genetic inheritance of a gene producing abnormal gap junctions affect muscle tissue?
-Cardiac muscle and some smooth muscle would function abnormally. Skeletal muscle would be unaffected.
Which of the following parts of a neuron receives and processes information?
-Cell body
Schwann cells are glial cells of the central nervous system.
FALSE
What is a collection of similar cells & surrounding substances?
Tissue
