Tissue Flashcards

(41 cards)

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What are the four main types of tissue in the human body?

A

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

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True or False: Epithelial tissue is responsible for covering body surfaces.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Connective tissue primarily functions to ________ and ________ body structures.

A

support, bind

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What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

A

Smooth muscle tissue.

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5
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Which type of connective tissue stores fat?

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Adipose tissue.

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True or False: Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

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True

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What type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flat cells?

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Simple squamous epithelium.

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Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is striated and voluntary?

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Skeletal muscle tissue.

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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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To protect, absorb, secrete, and sense.

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Fill in the blank: Cartilage is a type of ________ tissue that provides flexibility and support.

A

connective

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True or False: There are three types of muscle tissue.

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False

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What is the primary characteristic of transitional epithelium?

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It can stretch and change shape.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

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Epithelial tissue.

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What type of nervous tissue cell supports and protects neurons?

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Glial cells.

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Fill in the blank: The primary role of ________ tissue is to facilitate movement.

A

muscle

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16
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What connects muscles to bones?

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Tendons.

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True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.

18
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What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?

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To provide protection against abrasion.

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Multiple Choice: Which type of connective tissue acts as a shock absorber?

20
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Fill in the blank: The ________ system is primarily made up of nervous tissue.

21
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What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion?

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Simple cuboidal epithelium.

22
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True or False: Cardiac muscle tissue is involuntary and striated.

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What is the main function of loose connective tissue?

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To provide support and elasticity.

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Fill in the blank: ________ tissue is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.

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Which type of connective tissue is the most abundant in the body?
Loose connective tissue.
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Multiple Choice: Which tissue type is mainly involved in the immune response?
Connective tissue.
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What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
To store energy in the form of fat.
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True or False: Simple columnar epithelium can be found in the digestive tract.
True
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What type of connective tissue forms the framework of organs?
Reticular connective tissue.
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Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which epithelial cells are replaced.
Regeneration
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What type of muscle tissue is found exclusively in the heart?
Cardiac muscle tissue.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion?
Simple squamous epithelium.
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True or False: Epithelial tissues have a high rate of cell division.
True
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What is the main characteristic of dense connective tissue?
It has a high density of collagen fibers.
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
ligament
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What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion and absorption?
Simple columnar epithelium.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is not under voluntary control?
Smooth muscle tissue.
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True or False: The extracellular matrix is a component of connective tissue.
True
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What is the function of ciliated epithelium?
To move substances across the surface.
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Fill in the blank: The ________ tissue provides insulation and energy storage.
adipose
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What type of connective tissue is responsible for transporting nutrients and gases?
Blood.