Histology test

Question 1

Which tissue is most abundant, diverse and widely distributed through the body?

Answer 1

Connective

Question 2

5 distinct functions of connective tissue

Answer 2

1. ) binding/supporting
2. ) protecting
3. ) insulating
4. ) storing reserve fuel
5. ) transporting substances within the body

Question 3

List/ explain the ways that connective tissue is different from epithelial

Answer 3

Epithelial: made of small amounts of intercellular matrix
Connective: made of huge amounts of intercellular matrix

Question 4

Name, draw, and give the function of each of the 4 cell types present in connective tissue

Answer 4

Fibroblasts: plays a role in wound healing
Adipocytes: works as a fuel tank for the storage of lipids
Macrophages: destroys pathogens
Leucocytes: protects body against disease

Question 5

What feature of connective tissue determines its properties?

Answer 5

Composition

Question 6

Give an example of a connective tissue that has each of the following types of ground substance

Answer 6

Solid: bone
Liquid: blood
Gel: cartilage

Question 7

How many different types of fibers are found in connective tissue? List each one, then give 2 features of each

Answer 7

Collagen: 1/3 of protein in the body, hard/insoluable
Elastic: compromises elastin core, endow connective tissue
Reticular: attached to reticular cells, can’t move around

Question 8

Compare and contrast the three types of loose connective tissue

Answer 8

Areolar: binds the skin to the underlying organs
Adipose: adipose tissue lies beneath the skin. Cushions joints and some organs.
Reticular: helps provide framework of certain internal organs

Question 9

Name the tissue that is strong, flexible, and forms tendons

Answer 9

Dense regular

Question 10

Which tissue has a solid matrix and is responsible for blood cell formation?

Answer 10

Bone

Question 11

Name the type of connective tissue that is the “glue” that holds organs and tissues together

Answer 11

Areolar

Question 12

Name the cells that contain large compartments for protection and energy storage

Answer 12

Adipocytes, and fat cells

Question 13

Which general connective tissue type consists of a flexible matrix with embedded chondrocytes?

Answer 13

Cartilage

Question 14

Which type of tissue cushions organs?

Answer 14

Adipose

Question 15

Name the tissue that consists of a hard, solid, calcified matrix that is arranged in Haversian systems

Answer 15

Bone

Question 16

Which specific type of connective tissue forms the external ear?

Answer 16

Elastic cartilage

Question 17

Name the types of tissues involved in the body’s defense against disease

Answer 17

Lymph

Question 18

Which specific type of tissue forms the discs between your vertebrae?

Answer 18

Fibrocartilage

Question 19

Which specific type of tissue is found predominantly in the hypodermis?

Answer 19

Adipose

Question 20

Which specific type of tissue is found in the trachea?

Answer 20

Hyaline cartilage

Question 21

List the functions of bones

Answer 21

• supports body structure
• forms red blood cells
• attatchment site for muscles

Question 22

Compare and contrast the three types of cartilage listing them from strongest to weakest

Answer 22

Fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage, hyaline cartilage

Question 23

What is the function of the nervous tissue?

Answer 23

• communication between different parts of the body

- control body functions

Question 24

What two cell types are present in nervous tissue?

Answer 24

Nervous cells