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1
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name the type of epithelial tissue

A

simple squamous

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2
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name the type of epithelial tissue

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simple cuboidal

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3
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name the type of epithelial tissue

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simple columnar

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4
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name the type of epithelial tissue

A

stratified squamous

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5
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describe the function of the simple columnar epithelial

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  • absorption & secretion of mucus, enzymes, & other substances
  • line the digestive tract
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6
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describe the function of stratified squmous epithelial

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  • protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion
  • ex: outer layer of skin & inside of mouth & esophagus
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7
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describe the function of loose connective tissue (areolar)

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  • holds epithelial tissue to another tissue
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8
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name the type of connective tissue

A

loose connective tissue, adipose (fat)

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9
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name the type of connective tissue

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loose connective tissue, reticular

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10
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name the type of connective tissue

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dense connective tissue, regular

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11
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name the type of connective tissue

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dense connective tissue, elastic

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12
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name the type of connective tissue

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cartilage

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13
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name the type of connective tissue

A

osseous tissue, bone

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14
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name the type of connective tissue

A

blood

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15
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name the type of tissue

A

nervous tissue

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16
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name the type of muscle tissue

A

skeletal muscle

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17
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name the type of muscle tissue

A

cardiac muscle

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18
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name the type of muscle tissue

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smooth muscle

19
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which muscle tissue is multinucleate?

(has multiple nuclei)

A

skeletal

20
Q

which muscle tissue has intercalated disks (spaces) between cells?

A

cardiac

21
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what type of epithelial tissue provides protection with many layers of flattened cells?

A

stratified squamous

22
Q

what type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs of lungs & the blood vessels, & is one layer & very thin?

A

simple squamous

23
Q

what type of epithelial tissue is usually associated with absorption & secretion?

A

simple cuboidal & simple columnar

24
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what is the most abundant tissue type in the body?

A

connective

25
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what are the 3 cell shapes of epithelial tissue?

A

simple, cuboidal, columnar

26
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what type of connective tissue makes up tendons & ligaments?

A

dense regular

27
Q

name 3 things that differentiate skeletal muscle from smooth muscle

A
  • skeletal muscle is striated, multinucleate, & voluntarily controlled
  • smooth muscle has no striations, 1 nucleus per cell, & is involuntarily controlled
28
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what type of tissue transports nutrients, wastes, & gases throughout the body?

A

blood

29
Q

what do blood, bone, & fat have in common?

A

they are all types of connective tissue

30
Q

what type of tissue transmits electrical signals from sensory receptors to effectors?

A

nervous tissue

31
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what type of connective tissue provides insulation for the body?

A

loose connective, adipose

32
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what category of tissue forms membranes (linings)?

A

epithelial

33
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what type of connective tissue found underneath all epithelial tissue in the body?

A

loose connective, areolar

34
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epithelial tissue is called ____ because it does not contain blood vessels

A

avascular

35
Q

which type of muscle tissue has intercalated disks?

A

cardiac

36
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which type of muscle tissue lacks striations?

A

smooth

37
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which cells are flattened & scale-like?

A

squamous (think squashed)

38
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blood falls into what category of tissue types?

A

connective tissue

39
Q

which category of tissue usually contains a large amount of matrix?

A

connective

40
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which fiber gives connective tissue its strength?

A

collagen

41
Q

a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function is called what?

A

tissue

42
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what type of epithelial tissue is best at providing protection from abrasion?

A

stratified squamous

43
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what is skin made up of?

A

stratified squamous epithelium

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