Anatomy Chapter Overview Quiz

The study of the structure of living organisms.

The microscopic features of an organism.

The study of the macroscopic features of an organism.

The relationship between structure and function in an organism.

The smallest functional unit of an organism.

A group of similar cells working together.

Two or more tissues working together.

A group of organs working together to perform a common function.

The space within the body that contains organs.

The dorsal cavity contains the brain and spinal cord.

The ventral cavity contains the organs of the chest and abdomen.

The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs.

The abdominal-pelvic cavity contains the digestive organs and reproductive organs.

A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right parts.

A vertical plane that divides the body into front and back.

A horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom.

A type of tissue that covers the surfaces of the body, lines internal cavities, and forms glands.

A type of epithelium that forms sheets of cells that cover the external and internal surfaces of the body.

A type of epithelium that secretes substances.

The exposed surface of epithelial cells facing the exterior of the body or an internal space.

The surface of epithelial cells attached to the underlying tissue.

A thin, non-cellular layer that separates the epithelial cells from the underlying connective tissue.

A type of epithelium with one layer of cells.

A type of epithelium with two or more layers of cells.

Connective tissue is a diverse and abundant type of tissue that plays a crucial role in supporting, connecting, and protecting other tissues and organs.

Fibres are the structural components of connective tissue, providing strength and flexibility. They are composed of long chains of proteins called peptide chains.

Collagen fibres are the most common type of connective tissue fibre. They are strong and flexible, providing high tensile strength. Their microscopic structure resembles a rope, composed of tightly intertwined strands.

Elastic fibres are thin and branched. They can stretch and recoil like a rubber band, allowing for movement and flexibility in connective tissues.

Reticular fibres are thin, branching fibres that interweave to form a delicate network. They provide support and structure for delicate organs.

Ground substance is a gel-like substance that fills the space between cells and fibres in connective tissue. It is transparent, viscous, and contains a high water content.

Loose connective tissue is characterized by a high proportion of ground substance and fewer fibres. Adipose tissue is a specialized type of loose connective tissue where fat cells are dominant.

Dense connective tissue has a higher density of fibres and less ground substance. Elastic tissue is a type of dense connective tissue with bundles of thick, parallel elastic fibres, allowing it to stretch and recoil.

Multiple layers of flat, scale-like cells, often found in the outermost layer of skin, providing protection.

Multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, often found in glandular ducts, involved in secretion and protection.

Multiple layers of column-shaped cells, relatively rare, found in the male urethra, providing protection and secretion.

A type of epithelium with multiple layers that can stretch and change shape, found in the bladder, allowing it to accommodate urine.

A single layer of cells that appears to be multilayered due to the arrangement of nuclei, often found in the respiratory tract, with cilia to move mucus.

The most abundant and diverse tissue type, forming the framework of the body, providing support, protection, and other functions.

Bones and cartilage provide structural support, forming the skeleton and protecting vital organs.

Blood acts as a medium, transporting vital substances throughout the body.

The firm gel-like substance within cartilage, providing support and structure.

Dense, irregular connective tissue surrounding most cartilage, providing nutrition and support.

Strong, flexible cartilage found in joint surfaces, nose, trachea, and ribs. It's designed for smooth movement and weight distribution.

Tough and inflexible cartilage found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis. It resists compression and provides durable support.

The structural unit of bone, composed of concentric rings around a central canal containing blood vessels and nerves.