A & P chpt 5

Question 1

group of similar cells that performs a specialized function

Answer 1

tissues

Question 2

site of union between cells

Answer 2

intercellular junctions

Question 3

the study of tissues

Answer 3

histology

Question 4

tissue that covers the bodys surface

Answer 4

epithelial tissues

Question 5

anchors epithelium to underlying connective tissue

Answer 5

basement membrane

Question 6

single layer of thin flattened cells

Answer 6

simple squamos epithelium

Question 7

single layer cube shaped cells

Answer 7

simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 8

single layer of elongated cells whose cuclei are usually at about the same level, near the basement membrane

Answer 8

simple columnar epithelium

Question 9

cells that appear stratified or layered but are not

Answer 9

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 10

many layers of cells, making this tissue relatively thick

Answer 10

statified squamos epithelium

Question 11

consists of two or three layers of cubodial cells that form the lining of a lumen

Answer 11

stratified cubodial epithelium

Question 12

superficial cells are elongated, whereas the basal layers consist of cube shaped cells

Answer 12

stratified columnar epithelium

Question 13

organized in layers

Answer 13

stratified

Question 14

specialized to change in response to increased tension

Answer 14

transitional epithelium