histology

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

A group of similar cells working together to perform common functions.

Question 2

Nervous Tissue Characteristics

Answer 2

Cell body
Axon
Dendrites

Question 3

Nervous Tissue Function

Answer 3

Sense stimuli
Send electrical impulses

Question 4

Nervous Tissue Locations

Answer 4

Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves

Question 5

Muscle Tissue

Answer 5

Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth

Question 6

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Characteristics

Answer 6

Visible striations
Multiple nuclei

Question 7

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Functions

Answer 7

Movement
Maintain Posture

Question 8

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Locations

Answer 8

Attached to skeleton by tendons

Question 9

Cardiac Muscle Tissue Characteristics

Answer 9

Large number of mitochondria
Visible striations
Intercalated discs

Question 10

Cardiac Muscle Tissue Functions

Answer 10

Heart contractions

Question 11

Cardiac Muscle Tissue Locations

Answer 11

Heart

Question 12

Smooth Muscle Tissue Characteristics

Answer 12

Uninucleate
Smooth

Question 13

Smooth Muscle Tissue Functions

Answer 13

Move substances around body

Question 14

Smooth Muscle Tissue Locations

Answer 14

Digestive organs
Respiratory organs
Blood vessels
Bladder
Uterus

Question 15

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 15

Classification based on cell shape and number of layers.

Question 16

Simple Squamous Epithelium Characteristics

Answer 16

Single layer
Thin, flattened cells

Question 17

Simple Squamous Epithelium Functions

Answer 17

Diffusion
Filtration

Question 18

Simple Squamous Epithelium Locations

Answer 18

Air sacs of lungs
Blood and Lymph Vessels

Question 19

Simple Columnar Epithelium Characteristics

Answer 19

Single layer
Longer than they are wide

Question 20

Simple Columnar Epithelium Functions

Answer 20

Secretion
Absorption

Question 21

Simple Columnar Epithelium Locations

Answer 21

Uterus
Digestive tract

Question 22

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (Ciliated) Characteristics

Answer 22

Single layer of irregularly shaped columnar cells

Question 23

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (Ciliated) Functions

Answer 23

Filtration

Question 24

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (Ciliated) Locations

Answer 24

Trachea

Question 25

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Characteristics

Answer 25

Many cell layers

Question 26

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Functions

Answer 26

Cover Protection

Question 27

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Locations

Answer 27

Outermost layer of skin Oral cavity

Question 28

Connective Tissue

Answer 28

Most abundant tissue in body.

Question 29

Areolar Characteristics

Answer 29

Delicate, thin

Question 30

Areolar Functions

Answer 30

Binds cells and fibers together Allows for movement

Question 31

Areolar Locations

Answer 31

Between skin and organs Spaces between muscles

Question 32

Adipose Characteristics

Answer 32

Contain fat droplets

Question 33

Adipose Functions

Answer 33

Stores nutrients Insulates and protects organs

Question 34

Adipose Locations

Answer 34

Beneath skin Around kidneys

Question 35

Hyaline Cartilage Characteristics

Answer 35

Fine collagen fibers Pliable

Question 36

Hyaline Cartilage Functions

Answer 36

Support Provide framework

Question 37

Hyaline Cartilage Locations

Answer 37

Ends of bones/joints Soft part of nose

Question 38

Elastic Cartilage Characteristics

Answer 38

Flexible

Question 39

Elastic Cartilage Functions

Answer 39

Support Provide flexible framework

Question 40

Elastic Cartilage Location

Answer 40

External ears Voicebox

Question 41

Fibrocartilage Characteristics

Answer 41

Tough Many collagen fibers

Question 42

Fibrocartilage Functions

Answer 42

Absorbs shock

Question 43

Fibrocartilage Locations

Answer 43

Between bony parts of spinal column

Question 44

Bone (Osseous) Characteristics

Answer 44

Hard tissue Many collagen fibers

Question 45

Bone (Osseous) Functions

Answer 45

Support Protection

Question 46

Bone (Osseous) Locations

Answer 46

Bone

Question 47

Blood Characteristics

Answer 47

Formed elements (cells and platelets) suspended in plasma

Question 48

Blood Functions

Answer 48

Transports substances

Question 49

Blood Locations

Answer 49

Enclosed within blood vessels and heart