Ch6: Review Questions

Question 1

What qualities does connective tissue have?

Answer 1

anchors, packages, and supports body organs

derived from mesenchyme

consists of cells within extracellular matrix

most widespread tissue in body

Question 2

What qualities does epithelium have?

Answer 2

lines body cavities and covers external surface

forms endocrine and exocrine glands

classified by shape and arrangement

Question 3

What qualities does muscle tissue have?

Answer 3

pumps blood, flushes urine, movement

major function is to contract

Question 4

What qualities does nervous tissue have?

Answer 4

transmits electrical signals

forms nerves and the brain

Question 5

What are the five general characteristics of epithelial tissue?

Answer 5

1. polarity - apical (top) and basal (bottom) surface
2. sheet like membranes
3. supported by connective tissue (basement membrane)
4. avascular - depends on underlying tissue
5. high regenerative capacity

Question 6

What terms characterize skeletal muscle? (5)

Answer 6

striated, cylindrical cells, voluntary, many nuclei, attached to bones

Question 7

What terms characterize cardiac muscle? (6)

Answer 7

striated, branching cells,