Quiz 5 Flashcards
Strong, flexible connections between adjoining epithelial cells are called:
junctional complexes
The structure that attaches epithelial cells to underlying tissue and helps anchor cells in place is the:
basement membrane
Glands that discharge secretions into the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body are classified as:
endocrine glands
Glands that secrete hormones into other organs and exert more local influence are classified as:
exocrine glands
Blood vessels and nerves access deeper bone tissue through:
haversian canals
Mucus membranes serve an immune / protective function by:
trapping micro-organisms and debris
a thin, watery fluid with low cell counts and low protein levels is classified as:
a transudate
A thicker fluid having higher protein levels and higher cell counts is classified as:
an exudate
The first step in the healing process is:
inflammation
New, bright pink, moist looking tissue seen during the healing process is called:
granulation tissue
Transitional epithelial cells are commonly found in areas subjected to repeated stretching
true
Connective tissue consists of a larger percentage of live cells than non-living matrix
false
Connective tissue cells obtain nutrients and eliminate wastes through exchanges within the capillary network found in the tissue matrix
false
Tendons & ligaments consist of large percentage of dense regular connective tissue
true
Cartilage is poorly vascular resulting in slow healing after injury
true
Skeletal muscle is classified as involuntary, non striated muscle
false
Neurons transmit electrical impulses and are the shortest cells in the body
false
Regardless of wound size, healing always occurs from edge to edge
true
First intention healing results in the formation of large amounts of scar tissue
false
Second intention healing results in minimal scar tissue formation
false
