Chapter 4 Part 1

Question 1

______ are groups of cells similar in structure and function.

Answer 1

Tissues

Question 2

What are the four types of tissues?

Answer 2

1.) Connective
2.) Muscle
3.) Epithelial
4.) Nerve
(CMEN)

Question 3

What type of tissue has polarity (apical and basal surfaces), has special contacts, is composed almost entirely of cells, and is avascular but innervated?

Answer 3

epithelial tissue

Question 4

Epithelial tissue is “avascular but innervated.” What does this mean?

Answer 4

it means that epithelial tissue contains no blood vessels, but is supplied by nerve fibers.

Question 5

_______ epithelium are present in kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of small glands, and ovary surfaces.

Answer 5

Simple cuboidal

Question 6

_______ epithelia streets to permit the distension of the urinary bladder.

Answer 6

Transitional

Question 7

______ are ductless glands that produce hormones and secrete amino acids, proteins, glycoproteins, and steroids.

Answer 7

Endocrine glands

Question 8

______ products are secreted by exocytosis (e.g., pancreas, sweat, and salivary glands).

Answer 8

Merocrine

Question 9

______ products are secreted by the rupture of gland cells (e.g., sebaceous glands).

Answer 9

Holocrine

Question 10

What are the four types of connective tissue?

Answer 10

1. ) Connective tissue proper
2. ) Cartilage
3. ) Bone
4. ) Blood

Question 11

The functions of _______ are binding and support, protection, insulation, and transportation.

Answer 11

connective tissue

Question 12

What are the structural elements of connective tissue?

Answer 12

1. ) ground substance
2. ) fibers
3. ) cells

Question 13

Name and describe the three types of fibers present in connective tissue.

Answer 13

1. ) Collagen - tough, provides high tensile strength.
2. ) Elastic - long, thin fibers that allow for stretch.
3. ) Reticular - branched collagenous fibers that form delicate networks.

Question 14

______ are the stem cells for the blood.

Answer 14

Hematopoietic stem cells

Question 15

______ are the stem cells for bone.

Answer 15

Osteoblasts

Question 16

______ are the stem cells for cartilage.

Answer 16

Chondroblasts