Exam 2 tissue lab Flashcards
the study of tissues is called_______
histology
an artificial feature introduced into a microscopic section is an _______
artifact
list the 4 basic types of tissue
epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
This epithelium has a surface layer of protein from dead cells. It is called [a]
keratin
This epithelium is able to distend or stretch. This is _____epithelium
transitional
the tissue adapted for secretion and found in glands and kidney tubules is
simple cuboidal
a non-cellular, fibrous layer of material that separates the epithelium from the underlying tissues is the [a][b]
basement membrane
connective tissue is defined by two major components
cells
extracellular matrix
the most common cell type in loose connective tissue is the ______
fibroblast
within bone and cartilage cells are located in cavities called
lacuna