Epithelial + Connective Tissue

Question 1

Epithelial tissue is lining tissue that is found in the

Answer 1

• Outer layer of skin
• Lining of organs + cavities
• Lining of kidneys + blood vessels

Question 2

Epithelial tissue is found in what kind of glands?

Answer 2

Exocrine + Endocrine

Question 3

Exocrine glands are ones which

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Release substances directly to target organ

Question 4

Endocrine glands are ones which

Answer 4

Release substances directly into bloodstream

Question 5

Simple epithelial tissue is

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One layer thick

Question 6

Simple epithelial tissue is found in areas in which

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Substances need to diffuse (alveoli)

Question 7

Stratified epithelial tissue is

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Two or more layers thick

Question 8

Epithelial tissue is attached to

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The basement membrane

Question 9

What is the basement membrane made of?

Answer 9

Different fibers, making it semi-permeable

Question 10

The epithelial tissue is avascular, it gets its nutrients through the

Answer 10

Diffusion through basement membrane

Question 11

Connective tissues are made of

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• Cells + Matrix

Question 12

What is the Matrix made of?

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Ground substance + fibers

Question 13

Areolar connective tissue is one which

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Binds together tissues + provides cushioning

Question 14

Adipose connective tissue is one which

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Fat tissue that stores energy + cushions

Question 15

Adipose tissue lacks

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Fibers

Question 16

Fibrous connective tissue is one that is

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Strong, provides support + shock absorption

Question 17

Fibrous connective tissue is found in the

Answer 17

Dermis

Question 18

The matrix of the blood contains

Answer 18

Plasma

Question 19

Osseous connective tissue are the

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Bones

Question 20

What is the matrix of Osseous made of?

Answer 20

Hydroxyapatite (collagen fibers + minerals)

Question 21

Cartilage is connective tissue made of

Answer 21

Chondrocytes