Chapter 3 Review

Question 0

What is tissue?

Answer 0

Group of cells similar in form and perform related functions

Question 1

Endocrine glands vs. exocrine glands

Answer 1

Endo: no ducts; releases chemical signals into blood stream
Exo: ducts; secrete substances thru ducts–>skin/exterior of body

Question 2

Functions of epithelial

Answer 2

Filters
Absorbs
Protects
Secretes

Question 3

Functions of connective

Answer 3

Protection
Support
Binding
(PBS connects kids)

Question 4

Characteristics of epithelial (5)

Answer 4

Cells are close together
Apical surface 
Basement membrane 
Avascular 
Regeneration

Question 5

Characteristics of connective (3)

Answer 5

Vascular
Extra cellular matrix
Variation of fibers

Question 6

Main function of muscular tissue

Answer 6

To contract or shorten to produce movement

Question 7

Main function of nervous tissue

Answer 7

Send and receive electrochemical signals

Question 8

Skeletal tissue: action? Striated? Nucleus?

Answer 8

Voluntary
Striated
Multi-nucleus

Question 9

Cardiac: action? Striated? Nucleus?

Answer 9

Involuntary
Striated
Single nucleus

Question 10

Smooth: action? Striated? Nucleus?

Answer 10

Involuntary
Not striated
Single nucleus

Question 11

Supporting nerve cells called…?

Answer 11

Neuroglia

Question 12

Nerve cells are called…?

Answer 12

Sensory neurons

Question 13

Inflammation; signs?

Answer 13

Body’s initial response to injury

Redness, swelling, pain, heat

Question 14

Vasodilation?

Answer 14

Widening or opening of blood vessels which leads to redness and heat

Question 15

Histamine

Answer 15

Chemical compound released by mast cells which leads to vasodilation

Question 16

Steps of tissue repair

Answer 16

Removal of toxins/waste
Clotting or coagulation to reduce blood loss
Scab forms
Pus formulates in wound
Angiogenesis–>granulation tissue
Clot retracts and dissolves, pulling wound together
Pale scar is visible