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4958376967simple squamousname the type of epithelial tissue0
4958376968simple cuboidalname the type of epithelial tissue1
4958376969simple columnarname the type of epithelial tissue2
4958376970pseudostratifiedname the type of epithelial tissue3
4958376971stratified squamousname the type of epithelial tissue4
4958376972transitionalname the type of epithelial tissue5
4958376973Allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration.describe the function of this tissue type6
4958376974Secretion and absorption.describe the function of this tissue type7
4958376975Absorption and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances. Line the digestive tract.describe the function of this tissue type8
4958376976Secretion of mucus. Ciliated variety lines the upper respiratory tract.describe the function of this tissue type9
4958376977Protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion. Ex: outer layer of skin and inside of mouth and esophagus.describe the function of this tissue type10
4958376978Stretches, lines the ureters and the bladder.describe the function of this tissue type11
4958376979Loose connective tissue, areolarname the type of connective tissue12
4958376980Loose connective tissue, adiposename the type of connective tissue13
4958376981Loose connective tissue, reticularname the type of connective tissue14
4958376982Dense connective tissue, regularname the type of connective tissue15
4958376983Dense connective tissue, irregularname the type of connective tissue16
4958376984Dense connective tissue, elasticname the type of connective tissue17
4958376985hyaline cartilagename the type of connective tissue18
4958376986elastic cartilagename the type of connective tissue19
4958376987fibrocartilagename the type of connective tissue20
4958376988osseous tissue, bonename the type of connective tissue21
4958376989bloodname the type of connective tissue22
4958376990nervous tissuename the type of tissue23
4958376991skeletal musclename the type of muscle tissue24
4958376992cardiac musclename the type of muscle tissue25
4958376993smooth musclename the type of muscle tissue26
4958376997SkeletalWhich muscle tissue is multinucleate?27
4958376998CardiacWhich muscle tissue has intercalated disks between cells?28
4958376999ElasticWhich type of cartilage provides structure to your ear and other structures that need support with flexibility?29
4958377000FibrocartilageWhich type of cartilage absorbs shock and is located between the vertebrae?30
4958377001HyalineWhich type of cartilage connects your ribs to your sternum?31
4958377002Stratified squamousWhat type of epithelial tissue provides protection with many layers of flattened cells?32
4958377003simple squamousWhat type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs of lungs and the blood vessels.33
4958377004simple cuboidal and simple columnarWhat type of epithelial tissue is usually associated with absorption and secretion?34
4958377005ConnectiveWhat is the most abundant tissue type in the body?35
4958377006simple, cuboidal, columnarWhat are the three cell shapes of epithelial tissue?36
4958377009Dense regularWhat type of connective tissue makes up tendons and ligaments?37
4958377010dense irregularWhat type of connective tissue makes up the dermis?38
4958377011dense elasticWhat type of dense connective tissue contains a higher proportion of elastic fibers and lines the major arteries around the heart?39
4958377012Skeletal muscle is striated, multinucleate, and voluntarily controlled. Smooth muscle has no striations, one nucleus per cell, and is involuntarily controlledName three things that differentiate skeletal muscle from smooth muscle.40
4958377013BloodWhat type of tissue transports nutrients, wastes, and gases throughout the body?41
4958377014They are all types of connective tissueWhat do blood, bone, and fat have in common?42
4958377015Nervous tissueWhat type of tissue transmits electrical signals from sensory receptors to effectors?43
4958377016Loose connective, adiposeWhat type of connective tissue provides insulation for the body?44
4958377018Collagen, Elastic, ReticularWhat are the three types of fibers found in extracellular matrix (ECM)?45
4958377019CollagenWhich type of fiber is the strongest and most abundant? (provides tensile strength)46
4958377020EndocrineWhich type of gland secretes hormones directly into the blood?47
4958377021ExocrineWhich type of gland secretes mucous into the intestines?48
4958377022EndocrineWhich type of gland is ductless?49
4958377023EpithelialWhat category of tissue forms membranes?50
4958377037Loose Connective, AreolarWhat type of connective tissue is found underneath all epithelial tissue in the body?51
4958377038AvascularEpithelial tissue is called ________________ because it does not contain blood vessels.52
4958377040hyalineWhat type of cartilage forms much of the fetal skeleton and has a glassy appearance?53
4958377041reticularWhat type of connective tissue provides the framework for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?54
4958377042in dense regular, collagen fibers are arranged in parallel sheets, in dense irregular, collagen fibers are arranged randomlyWhat is the main difference between dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue?55
4958377043cardiacWhich type of muscle tissue has intercalated disks?56
4958377044smoothWhich type of muscle tissue lacks striations?57
4958377045squamous (think squashed)Which cells are flattened and scale-like?58
4958377046connective tissueBlood falls into what category of tissue types?59
4958377047connectiveWhich category of tissue usually contains a large amount of matrix?60
4958377048fibers and ground substance (the gel-like fluid surrounding the cells and fibers)What two components make up extracellular matrix?61
4958377049Fibroblasts, macrophages, white blood cells, mast cellsWhich cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?62
4958377050cartilageIn what type of tissue would you find chondroblasts and chondrocytes?63
4958377051collagenWhich fiber gives connective tissue it's tensile strength?64
4958377052tissueA group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function is called what?65
4958377053pseudostratifiedThis type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers but all cells are in contact with the basement membrane66
4958377056stratified squamousWhat type of epithelial tissue is best at providing protection from abrasion?67
4969426030Lumenhollow inside portion of a body cavity68
4969428654Histologythe study of tissues69
4969432077Basaloutside or bottom of an epithelial cell; part that faces the deeper body cells70
4969436719Tensile strengththe ability to withstand tension without tearing or breaking71
4969439741Apicalinside or top of an epithelial cell; part that faces the outside world72
4969443492Boneosseous tissue73
4969454791Skeletalthe most common type of muscle tissue74
4969463480fibrocartilagetype of cartilage that makes up the disks in the spine75
4969469177skinstratified squamous keratinized epithelium76

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