Epithelial cells & Connective tissues

Question 1

Simple squamous: Function

Answer 1

• Allows materials to pass through by diffusion
• Secretes lubricating substance

Question 2

Simple squamous: Location

Answer 2

• Air sacs of lungs
• Blood & lymphatic vessels
• Lining of heart

Question 3

Goblet cells

Answer 3

Interspersed between epithelial cells in mucus membranes
ex: lines small intestines
- Secretes mucus

Question 4

Stratified squamous: Location & Function

Answer 4

Protects against abrasion
- Esophagus
- Vagina
- Mouth

Question 5

Simple cuboidal: Location & Function

Answer 5

Secretes and absorbs
- Ducts & secretory portions of small glands
- Kidney tubules

Question 6

Simple columnar: Location

Answer 6

Ciliated:
- Bronchi
- Uterine tubes & uterus
Non-ciliated:
- Digestive tract & bladder

Question 7

Simple columnar: Function

Answer 7

• Absorbs
• Secretes mucus & enzymes

Question 8

Ciliated Pseudostratified Epithelium

Answer 8

• Lines trachea & upper respiratory tract
• Secretes & moves mucus

Question 9

Areolar tissue

Answer 9

Under epithelial membranes
- Fills spaces between muscle fibers
- Surrounds blood & lymph vessels
- Supports organs in the abdominal cavity

Question 10

Adipose tissue

Answer 10

Around kidneys & backs of eyes
- Protects kidneys
- Cushions the back of the eye

Question 11

Blood

Answer 11

Circulates throughout the body
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
- Leukocytes (white blood cells)
- Thrombocytes (platelets)

Question 12

Erythrocytes

Answer 12

Transport oxygen and CO2

Question 13

Leukocytes

Answer 13

Defends immune system against harmful microorganisms

Question 14

Thrombocytes

Answer 14

Clots blood

Question 15

Elastic cartilage: Function

Answer 15

Rigid support & elasticity

Question 16

Elastic cartilage: Location

Answer 16

• Ear lobes
• Larynx
• Epiglottis

Question 17

Bone compact

Answer 17

Protects internal organs & supports the body

Question 18

Skeletal muscle

Answer 18

Attached to bones, mouth, and anus.
- Voluntary movement
- Produces heat & protects organs

Question 19

Smooth muscle

Answer 19

In walls of major organs & passageways
- Involuntary movement

Question 20

Cardiac muscle

Answer 20

Contracts to pump blood

Question 21

Motor neuron

Answer 21

Sends & receives electrochemical information
- Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Question 22

Spinal cord

Answer 22

Sends electrochemical signals to body