histology of tissues

Question 1

what does a dense, regular tissue do?

Answer 1

provides strength and flexibility in one direction

Question 2

_____ is the strongest of the 3 fibers that make up CT.

Answer 2

collagen

Question 3

chondrocytes are also known as _______

Answer 3

cartilage cells

Question 4

which tissue is made up of cells that contract when stimulated?

Answer 4

muscle

Question 5

this muscle type is a striated, involuntary type found only in the heart.

Answer 5

cardiac

Question 6

what does dense irregular tissue do?

Answer 6

provides strength in all directions

Question 7

______ tissue is found under the skin, around the kidneys, and breasts

Answer 7

adipose

Question 8

what is adipose tissue’s function?

Answer 8

protects, insulates, and stores fat

Question 9

_____ is the most delicate of the three types of fibers that make up areolar tissue.

Answer 9

reticular

Question 10

what is the function of areolar tissue?

Answer 10

packs and binds around organs

Question 11

this tissue forms the inner lining of the respiratory passages

Answer 11

ciliated

Question 12

reticular tissue is found in where?

Answer 12

in walls of liver, spleen, and lymphatic organs

Question 13

what type of tissue is reticular tissue?

Answer 13

connective

Question 14

which cells release mucus?

Answer 14

goblet

Question 15

which structure connects bones to muscles?

Answer 15

tendons

Question 16

_____ cartilage is found at the end of bones, the tip of the nose, and costal cartilage

Answer 16

hyaline