Tissues

Question 1

Define the term tissue, and describe the three embryonic germ layers from which tissue arise

Question 2

Name the our primary adult tissue, and give a brief description of each

Question 3

Describe features, location and function of epithelial tissue

Question 4

Discuss the classification scheme for epithelia

Question 5

Describe the structure, location and functions of different epithelial subtypes in the body

Question 6

Define a gland, and differentiate between exocrine and endocrine, merocrine, apocrine and holocrine, and serous and mucous types

Question 7

Describe the general characteristics of connective tissues, and discuss their major structural differences from epithelial tissue

Question 8

Explain how CTs are composed of cells plus an extracellular matrix composed of ground substance and fibers

Question 9

Describe matrix and ground substance, list the three CT fiber types, and name the types of cells which CT can be composed

Question 10

For each of the following CTs, describe its structure, name a key body location, and identify its functions: mesenchyme, areolar CT, adipose tissue, reticular CT, dense regular CT, dense irregular CT, elastic CT, hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage, bone, and blood

Question 11

Compare and contrast the three types of muscle tissue in terms of their structure, control, location in the human body and function

Question 12

Identify the major cell of nervous tissue, denote the location of nervous tissue in the body, and discuss its function

Question 13

Define the term epithelial membrane, and discuss the structure, location, and function of the four different types- cutaneous, mucous, serous and synovial

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Question 14

Describe the nature of cancer and how tissues respond to injury