Week 2 Learning Outcomes Flashcards
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What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
To cover body surfaces, line cavities and organs, and form glands.
True or False: Simple epithelium consists of multiple layers of cells.
False
Fill in the blank: ______ epithelium is made up of a single layer of flat cells.
Simple squamous
Which type of epithelium is specialised for absorption and secretion?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue? A) Simple Columnar B) Stratified Squamous C) Connective D) Transitional
C) Connective
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What type of epithelium is composed of a single layer of flat cells?
Simple squamous epithelium.
True or False: Simple squamous cells are primarily involved in secretion and absorption.
False.
Fill in the blank: Simple squamous cells are commonly found in areas of ________ and ________.
diffusion, filtration.
Which of the following is NOT a location where simple squamous cells can be found? A) Alveoli of lungs B) Lining of blood vessels C) Skin surface D) Glomeruli of kidneys
C) Skin surface.
What is one primary function of simple squamous cells?
Facilitating diffusion of gases and nutrients.
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All of the above
What is loose areolar tissue?
Loose areolar tissue is a type of connective tissue that provides support, elasticity, and cushioning to various organs and structures in the body.
True or False: Loose areolar tissue contains a high density of collagen fibers.
False: Loose areolar tissue contains a low density of collagen fibers.
Fill in the blank: Loose areolar tissue is primarily made up of __________, elastic fibers, and a variety of cells including fibroblasts and macrophages.
ground substance
Which of the following is a function of loose areolar tissue? A) Storage of fat B) Protection against infection C) Structural support D) All of the above
D) All of the above
List two locations in the body where loose areolar tissue can be found.
Loose areolar tissue can be found beneath the skin and surrounding blood vessels.
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
To cover and protect surfaces, both inside and outside the body.
True or False: Connective tissue primarily supports and binds other tissues.
True
Fill in the blank: Epithelial tissue is characterized by closely packed ________ cells.
epithelial
Which type of tissue is responsible for the transport of nutrients and waste products?
Connective tissue
What is a key difference between epithelial tissue and connective tissue in terms of blood supply?
Epithelial tissue is avascular (lacks blood vessels), while connective tissue is vascular (contains blood vessels).
What are the three types of fibres in the extracellular matrix and what is role of each of these fibres?
Collagen fibres are found in bone, tendons and ligaments.
Elastic fibres are found in skin, blood vessel walls and lungs.
Reticular fibres are found around skeletal and smooth muscle cells, fat cells and nerve fibres.
What are neurons?
Neurons are nerve cells, consisting of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon
