Chapter 4

Question 0

Structural and functional characteristics of epithelial tissue

Answer 0

Functions: Protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, sensory reception.

Structure: categorized by shape and layers

Question 1

4 major tissue types

Answer 1

Epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous Tissue

Question 2

Gland

Answer 2

Organ specialized to secrete or excrete substances for further use in the body or for elimination.

Question 3

exocrine gland

Answer 3

glands that have ducts through which their secretion are carried to a particular site.

Question 4

endocrine gland

Answer 4

ductless glands that empty their hormonal products directly into the blood.

Question 5

Functions of the skin (integumentary)

Answer 5

Protection, body temp regulation, cutaneaous sensation (touch or feel), Metabolic functions, excretion, blood reservoir,

Question 6

Layers of the epidermis (top to bottom)

Answer 6

Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum Basale

Question 7

Apocrine Glands

Answer 7

the less numerous type of sweat glands produces a secretion containing water, salts, proteins and fatty acids.

Question 8

Which of the tissues is the most abundant and widely distributed?

Answer 8

connective tissue

Question 9

Epithelial cells have a unique feature in that they all have an exposed _______ surface and bound basal surface.

Answer 9

apical

Question 10

Membranes that line open body cavities are classified as _______

Answer 10

mucous

Question 11

The first step in tissue repair involves ________

Answer 11

inflammation

Question 12

The sweat glands that are important in body temp regulation are the ________glands.

Answer 12

eccrine

Question 13

The ________ glands secrete sebum, an oily holocrine secretion that also has bactericidal qualities.

Answer 13

sebaceous