Chapter 5

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Skin is exposed to friction and has a protective function. What type of epithelial tissue is best suited to form the outer layer of the skin?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Able to contract in response to specific stimuli

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Muscle Tissue

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The most abundant type of tissue; cells are far apart

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Connective Tissue

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Cells communicate with each other and other body parts.

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Nervous Tissue

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Lacks blood vessels; readily divides; cells are tightly packed.

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Epithelial Tissue

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Thin sheet like structures which cover all surfaces and llnethe cavities of the body are known as ______. They are comprised of epithelium plus connective tissue. Three major types are found in or on the body.

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Membranes

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The membranes that line cavities or tubes which open to the outside environment are called ______. These membranes contain goblet cells that secrete ______ to help trap particles and protect the cells.

Answer 7

Mucous Membranes
Mucus

Question 8

The membranous layer that covers an organ is called the ______ layer of the membrane and the layer that lines the wall of the body cavity containing organs is called the ______ layer.

Answer 8

Visceral
Parietal

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The membranes that line body cavities that lack an opening to the outside are called

Answer 9

Serous Membranes

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The membrane that is composed of stratified squamous epithelium and dense connective tissues is called the ______, or skin.

Answer 10

Cutaneous Membrane

Question 11

Which type of cartilage provides support and shock absorption?

Answer 11

Fibrocartilage

Question 12

Nervous tissue can be found mainly in the ______. In the spinal cord, and in the limbs as ______.

Answer 12

Brain
Peripheral Nerves

Question 13

Nervous tissue is composed of ______ main types of cells.

Answer 13

Two

Question 14

On the cellular level, cells called ______ are responsible for carrying electrical signals throughout the body.

Answer 14

Neurons

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Cells called ______ support and bind the components of the nervous tissue.

Answer 15

Neuroglia

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Functions of the Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Filtration
Diffusion
Osmosis

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Functions of the Transitional Epithelium

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Protection
Distensible

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Functions of the Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Secretion
Absorption

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Functions of the Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Protection

Question 20

Dense connective tissue is found in ______ and is made of thick, strong ______ fibers.

Answer 20

Tendons
Collagen

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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Smooth
Skeletal
Cardiac

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Which tissue type is the thinnest and most delicate epithelial tissue?

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Ceruminous (wax) glands lining the ear canal.

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Merocrine Glands

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Salivary glands, sweat glands

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Apocrine Glands

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Sebaceous glands of skin

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Holocrine Glands

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Skeletal Muscle
Usually Attached to Bone
Striated Cells
Voluntarily Controlled

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Smooth Muscle
Found in the wall of hollow organs
Non-striated cells
Involuntarily Controlled

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Cardiac Muscle
Found in the wall of the heart
Striated Cells
Involuntarily Controlled

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue

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