module 2 tissues

Question 1

simple squamous

Answer 1

epithelial tissue; allows passage of materials by diffusion and secretes lubricating substances in serosae; in air sacs of the lungs

Question 2

simple cuboidal

Answer 2

epithelial tissue; secretion and absorption of molecules; found in kidney tubules

Question 3

simple columnar

Answer 3

epithelial tissue; absorption of molecules and secretion of mucous and enzymes; found in lining of most of the digestive tract

Question 4

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Answer 4

epithelial tissue; secretion of mucous, propulsion of mucous by ciliary action; found in the lining of the trachea

Question 5

stratified squamous

Answer 5

epithelial tissue; protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion; found in moist linings of the esophagus

Question 6

transitional

Answer 6

epithelial tissue; stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ; found in lining of ureters

Question 7

areolar tissue

Answer 7

connective tissue; wraps and cushions organs, plays an important role in inflammation, and holds and conveys tissue fluid; found under the epithelia of body

Question 8

adipose tissue

Answer 8

connective tissue; provides reserve food fuel, insulates against heat loss, and supports and protects organs; found under skin, and around kidneys

Question 9

hyaline cartilage

Answer 9

connective tissue; supports, reinforces, cushions, and resists compressive stress; covers the ends of long bones

Question 10

elastic cartilage

Answer 10

connective tissue; maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility; supports external ear

Question 11

fibrocartilage

Answer 11

connective tissue; high tensile strength with the ability to absorb compressive shock; found in the discs of the knee joint

Question 12

blood

Answer 12

connective tissue; transport of respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes, and other substances; found within the blood vessels

Question 13

cardiac muscle tissue

Answer 13

muscle tissue; propels blood into circulation as it contracts; located in the walls of the heart

Question 14

skeletal muscle tissue

Answer 14

muscle tissue; voluntary movement, locomotion, manipulation of environment, facial expressions and voluntary control; found in skeletal muscle attached to bones

Question 15

smooth muscle tissue

Answer 15

muscle tissue; moves substances (food stuffs, urine, a baby) along internal passageways; found in the walls of hollow organs

Question 16

nervous tissue

Answer 16

transmits electrical signals from sensory receptors to effectors; found in the brain