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
