Tissue Test

Question 1

Define tissues

Answer 1

Groups of similar cells that perform a specialized function.

Question 2

Define basement membrane

Answer 2

A layer of extracellular matrix that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue

Question 3

Define extracellular matrix

Answer 3

Molecules that fill spaces between cells, consisting mostly of protein fiber networks.

Question 4

Define macrophages

Answer 4

also called histiocytes, they are large phagocytic cells

Question 5

Function and Location of Simple Squamous Epithelium

Answer 5

Function: Filtration, diffusion, osmosis; covers surface
Location: Air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels

Question 6

Function and Location of Simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 6

Function: Secretion, absorption
Location: Surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands

Question 7

Function and Location of Simple Columnar Epithelium

Answer 7

Function: Absorption, secretion, protection
Location: Linings of uterus, stomach, and intestines

Question 8

Function and Location of Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Answer 8

Function: Protection, secretion, movement of mucus
Location: Linings of respiratory passages

Question 9

Function and Location of Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Answer 9

Function: Protection
Location: Outer layer of skin, linings of oral cavity, throat, vagina, anal canal

Question 10

Function and Location of Stratified cuboidal epithelium

Answer 10

Function: protection
Location: Linings of larger ducts of mammary glands , sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

Question 11

Function and Location of Stratified Columnar Epithelium

Answer 11

Function: Protection, Secretion
Location: Part of the male urethra and part of the pharynx

Question 12

Function and Location of Transitional epithelium

Answer 12

Function: Distensibility, protection
Location: Inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of ureters and part of urethra

Question 13

Function and Location of Glandular Epithelium

Answer 13

Function: Secretion
Location: Salivary glands, sweat glands, endocrine glands

Question 14

Define fibroblasts

Answer 14

Cells that produce fibers in connective tissue

Question 15

Function and Location of Collagenous fibers

Answer 15

Function: hold structure together with great tensile strength
Location: in components of body parts that hold structures together, like ligaments which connect bones to bones and tendons which connect muscle to bones

Question 16

Function and Location of Elastic fibers

Answer 16

Function: Stretch easily

Location:
common in body parts that are frequently stretched, such as the vocal cords.

Question 17

Function and Location of Reticular fibers

Answer 17

Function: Lend delicate support
Location: form delicate supporting networks in a variety of tissues, like the spleen

Question 18

Function and Location of Loose connective tissue (Areolar tissue)

Answer 18

Function: Binds organs, holds tissue fluids
Location: Beneath skin, between muscles, beneath epithelial tissues

Question 19

Function and Location of Loose connective tissue (adipose tissue)

Answer 19

Function: Protects, insulates, stores fat
Location: Beneath skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on surface of heart

Question 20

Function and Location of Reticular connective tissue

Answer 20

Function: supports
Location: Walls of liver and spleen

Question 21

Function and Location of Dense connective tissue

Answer 21

Function: Binds organs
Location: Tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin

Question 22

Function and Location of Hyaline cartilage

Answer 22

Function: Supports, protects, provides framework
Location: Nose, ends of bones, rings in the walls of respiratory passages

Question 23

Function and Location of Elastic Cartilage

Answer 23

Function: Supports, protects, provides flexible framework
Location: Framework of external ear and parts of the larynx

Question 24

Function and Location of Fibrocartilage

Answer 24

Function: Supports, protects, absorbs shock
Location: Between bony parts of spinal column, parts of pelvic girdle and knee

Question 25

Function of Bone

Answer 25

Supports protects, provides framework

Question 26

Function of Blood

Answer 26

Transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment

Question 27

Define muscle fibers

Answer 27

muscle tissue cells

Question 28

What are striations?

Answer 28

a series of ridges, furrows, or linear marks

Question 29

What are intercalated discs?

Answer 29

Membranous boundary between cardiac muscle cells

Question 30

Function and Location of Skeletal muscle tissue

Striated or Not?

Answer 30

Function: Voluntary movements of skeletal parts
Location: Muscles usually attached to bones
Striated

Question 31

Function and Location of Smooth Muscle Tissue

Striated or not?

Answer 31

Function: Involuntary movements of internal organs
Location: Walls of hollow internal organs.
Lacks Striations

Question 32

Function and Location of Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Striated or not?

Answer 32

Function: Heart Movements
Location: Heart Muscle
Striated

Question 33

Define neurons

Answer 33

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Question 34

Define neuroglial cells

Answer 34

specialized cells of the nervous system that produce myelin, communicate between cells, maintain the ionic environment, and nurture the differentiation of neurons.

Question 35

Function and Location of Nervous Tissue

Answer 35

Function: Sensory reception and conduction of nerve impulses
Location: Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves

Question 36

Define osteocytes

Answer 36

mature bone cells

Question 37

Define lacunae

Answer 37

hollow cavities; spaces in bone

Question 38

What are red blood cells?

Answer 38

a formed element of blood

Question 39

What are white blood cells?

Answer 39

a formed element of blood

Question 40

What is plasma (blood)?

Answer 40

fluid extracellular matrix where the formed elements are suspended in. Fluid portion of circulating blood.