Chapter 4

Question 1

It is a group of cells with similar structures and functions.

Answer 1

TISSUES

Question 2

The study of tissues.

Answer 2

Histology

Question 3

It is a type of gland that has ducts.

Answer 3

Exocrine glands

Question 4

It is a type of gland which do not have ducts.

Answer 4

Endocrine gland

Question 5

A tissue that’s one layer thick but appears to be multilayered and is composed of cells taller than they are wide is ______.

Answer 5

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 6

These are composed of soft areolar connective tissue and contain no epithelial cells at all.

Answer 6

Synovial Membranes

Question 7

What is the main cellular mechanism for taking up specific target molecules?

Answer 7

• Receptor- mediated endocytosis

Question 8

Meaning of (cams)?

Answer 8

Cell adhesion molecules

Question 9

This layer is known as the layer that is deeper than the Dermis layer of the skin.

Answer 9

Hypodermis

Question 10

It can be smooth or lined with microvilli or cilia and its smooth type can reduce friction as the material moves across it.

Answer 10

Free Surface

Question 11

It binds adjacent cells together and forms permeability barriers and prevents the passage of materials between epithelial cells because they surround each cell, similar to the way a belt surrounds the waist.

Answer 11

Tight Junctions

Question 12

It is a small channel that allows small molecules and ions to pass from one epithelial cell to an adjacent one.

Answer 12

Gap Junctions

Question 13

It is a secretory organ.

Answer 13

Gland

Question 14

It involves the release of secretory products by exocytosis

Answer 14

Merocrine secretion

Question 15

A rope-like structure that connects to the bone and muscles is tendon _____________ connects bone to bone through joints.

Answer 15

Ligaments

Question 16

Greater amounts of the pigment_______

Answer 16

Melanin

Question 17

It is the very specialized tissue making up the nervous system.

Answer 17

Nervous Tissue

Question 18

If the study of the body structure is known as anatomy. How do you refer to the study of tissues?

Answer 18

Histology

Question 19

True or False. Smooth Muscle is responsible for pumping blood.

Answer 19

False (Cardiac Muscle)

Question 20

True or False. Reticular fibers are fine collagen fibers that form a branching network that supports other cells and tissues.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

True or False. In the span of 16 weeks, embryonic tissue becomes specialized to form the types of connective tissues seen in adults.

Answer 21

False (8 weeks)

Question 22

True or False. Serous membranes contain glands, and they secrete a fluid called serous fluid.

Answer 22

False (serous membrane: no glands)

Question 23

Endothelium is a specialized type of extracellular material secreted by epithelial and connective tissue cells.

Answer 23

False (Basement membrane)

Question 24

Is TISSUE MEMBRANE a thin sheet or layer of tissue that covers a structure or lines a cavity? True or False?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False. Endocrine glands secretes through ducts onto the surface of the gland

Answer 25

False (exocrine glands)

Question 26

True or False. Cartilage is composed of chondrocytes. It is subdivided into 3 types of cartilage, Hyaline, Fibrocartilage and Elastic Cartilage

Answer 26

True

Question 27

True or False. Cardiac muscle is known to be the muscle of the heart.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

True or False. The neuron also known as nerve tissue is responsible for carrying information throughout the human body.

Answer 28

False (nerve cell)

Question 29

True or False. A thin sheet or layer of tissue that covers a structure is called collagen.

Answer 29

False (tissue membrane)

Question 30

True or False. Areolar Connective Tissue fills the spaces between organs and holds them in place, also known as the “packing material” of the body.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is epithelium?

Answer 31

A type of body tissue that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body.

Question 32

What is a gland ? give its major two types .

Answer 32

Glands are composed of epithelium that is supported by network of connective tissue .The two major types of glands are endocrine and exocrine gland.

Question 33

What are the functions of connective tissue?

Answer 33

Connective tissues enclose and separate organs and tissues; connect tissues to one another; help support and move body parts; store compounds; cushion and insulate body; transport and substances; and protect against toxins and injury.

Question 34

Define Tissue Repair.

Answer 34

Tissue repair is a natural process in which the primary goal is to restore the structure and function of the tissue following an injury.

Question 35

Describe the classification of connective tissue.

Answer 35

Connective tissue is a diverse primary tissue type that makes up part of every organ in the body.

Question 36

List the major functions of epithelia.

Answer 36

Protecting underlying structures Acting as a barrier Permitting the passage of substances Secreting substances Absorbing substances

Question 37

List the primary tissues of the body.

Answer 37

Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Muscle Tissue Nervous Tissue

Question 38

What are the three layer of tissue make up the skin?

Answer 38

Dermis Hypodermis Epidermis

Question 39

What pigments determine skin color?

Answer 39

Melanin Carotene Hemoglobin

Question 40

Give at least 2 functions of epithelial tissue.

Answer 40

Epithelial tissue perform variety of functions such as; - Protection - Secretion - Absorption - Excretion - Filtration - Diffusion - Sensory reception

Question 41

What are the four varieties of membranes?

Answer 41

Serous membranes Synovial membranes Mucous membranes Cutaneous membranes

Question 42

Name the three types of muscle tissue.

Answer 42

Cardiac muscle Smooth muscle Skeletal muscle

Question 43

Enumerate the correct sequence involved in wound healing.

Answer 43

* Hemostasis Phase. *Inflammatory Phase. *Proliferative Phase. *Maturation Phase (Remodeling Stage)

Question 44

Classification of Epithelia according to the shape of cells.

Answer 44

Squamous Columnar Cuboidal

Question 45

Classification of Epithelia according to numbers of cell layers.

Answer 45

Simple Stratified Pseudostratified Transitional