Chapter 2: Epithelial, Fibrous Connective and Muscle Tissues

Question 1

1. Describe the general features of epithelial tissues

Answer 1

scutoid shaped, tightly packed and form a continuous sheet. It has almost no intercellular spaces

Question 2

Examples of Simple squamous

Answer 2

capillaries to the alveoli of lungs, and nephrons of kidneys

Question 3

Examples of simple cuboidal

Answer 3

surface of ovaries, the lining of nephrons, the walls of the renal tubules, and parts of the eye and thyroid

Question 4

Examples of stratified squamous

Answer 4

lining mucosa of oral cavity, esophagus, anal canal, ectocervix, vagina, foreskin, and the internal portion of the lips

Question 5

Describe and contrast the general features of glandular epithelial tissues

Answer 5

Glandular epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue which covers the glands (both exocrine and endocrine) of our body. Their main function is secretion

Question 6

4. Identify and describe the main features of general (fibrous) connective tissue

Answer 6

Collagen fibres are relatively wide and stain a light pink, while elastic fibers are thin and stain dark blue to black. The space between the formed elements of the tissue is filled with the matrix

Question 7

Examples of dense irregular

Answer 7

submucosa of the digestive tract, fibrous capsules of joints and lymph

Question 8

Examples of dense regular

Answer 8

Tendons and ligaments

Question 9

Examples of adipose

Answer 9

around the hips, thighs, belly or buttocks

Question 10

Examples of skeletal tissue

Answer 10

Biceps

Question 11

Examples of cardiac tissue

Answer 11

Heart

Question 12

Example of smooth muscle

Answer 12

Walls of hollow organs like your intestines and stomach