Chapter 17

Question 1

Tissues

Answer 1

group of similar cell types that perform a common function

Question 2

Matrix

Answer 2

composed of protein fibers and ground substance

Question 3

Osteocyte

Answer 3

maintains the hardened bone matrix

Question 4

Contractile

Answer 4

tissue capable of shortening

Question 5

Actin and Myosin

Answer 5

two types of protein that interact to cause contraction of muscle fibers

Question 6

Salivary Amylase

Answer 6

performs chemical digestion in the oral cavity

Question 7

Peristalsis

Answer 7

further breaks down food into chyme

Question 8

Chyme

Answer 8

the combination of digested food with gastric juices

Question 9

Small Intestine

Answer 9

the chyme is completely broken down into nutrients

Question 10

Villi and Microvilli

Answer 10

increases the surface area of the intestines to allow nutrient absorption

Question 11

Homeostasis

Answer 11

the ability to maintain a constant internal environment under changing conditions

Question 12

Thermoregulation

Answer 12

the regulation of temperature to maintain homeostasis