Neuro A&P- types of tissue

Question 1

Epithelial Cells

Answer 1

create the superficial layer of mucous membranes and the skin

Question 2

The purpose of epithelial cells is…

Answer 2

secretion
absorption
removing waste

Question 3

The eight types of connective tissue

Answer 3

1. areolar
2. adipose
3. lymphoid
4. white fibrous
5. yellow elastic
6. cartilage
7. bone
8. blood

Question 4

loose areolar

Answer 4

has some elasticity that supports organs between muscles

Question 5

adipose

Answer 5

fatty tissue

Question 6

lymphoid

Answer 6

• specialized tissue that houses lymphocytes and white blood cells
• makes up tonsils and adenoids

Question 7

white fibrous

Answer 7

strong, dense, and highly organized tissue that is found in ligaments bonding bones together and in the fascia that cover nerves

Question 8

yellow elastic

Answer 8

makes up the trachea and bronchial

Question 9

cartilage

Answer 9

has tensile strength that keeps fibers from being separated when stretched

Question 10

bone

Answer 10

• compact but spongy

- layered sheets of porous tissue

Question 11

red marrow

Answer 11

makes blood cells

Question 12

yellow marrow

Answer 12

makes collegen

Question 13

blood

Answer 13

red and white blood cells are embedded in the matrix that is fluid but the connective tissue of plasma

Question 14

fibroblasts

Answer 14

• produce the extracellular matrix which produces and secretes protein molecules
• aids in wound repair by sending blood supply to the wound

Question 15

macrophages

Answer 15

collect waste and dead tissue

Question 16

Lymphocytes

Answer 16

produce and secrete antibodies to fight off infection

Question 17

mast cells

Answer 17

first responders to inflamed tissue

Question 18

striated or skeletal muscles

Answer 18

used to make voluntary skeletal movements

Question 19

smooth muscles

Answer 19

involuntary action of the heart and GI tract

Question 20

fascia

Answer 20

the dense sheet like membrane that is the packing material of the body

Question 21

ligaments

Answer 21

bind bones together

Question 22

tendons

Answer 22

attach muscles to bone