CH6: AP Tissues

Question 1

In the digestive system, what is the chief function of columnar tissue?

Answer 1

Secretion of digestive fluids and the absorption of nutrients from digested foods

Question 2

What is the function of cilia?

Answer 2

Move secretions and other matter along the surfaces

Question 3

What is the main protective tissue of the body?

Answer 3

Squamous

Question 4

What tissue is found in the more highly specialized organs?

Answer 4

Cuboidal

Question 5

In the kidneys, what is the function of cuboidal tissue?

Answer 5

Secretion and absorption of fluids

Question 6

What is included in extracelluar materials?

Answer 6

Fibers and ground substances

Question 7

What is contained in ground substances?

Answer 7

Proteins, water, salts, and other diffusible substances

Question 8

Define osseous connective tissue.

Answer 8

“Bone tissue” dense fibrous connective tissue that forms tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones

Question 9

Define neuron.

Answer 9

Basic cell of the nerve tissue