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How many primary tissue types are found in the human body?
4
Endocrine and exocrine glands are classified as epithelium because they usually develop from epithelial membranes.
True
Epithelial tissues can be classified according to cell shape. ___ epithelial cells are scalelike and flattened.
squamous
This type of epithelium lines the digestive tract from stomach to anus.
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All connective tissue is derived from an embryonic tissue known as?
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All of the following are examples of connective tissue except:
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Blood is a type of connective tissue.
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Of the two major cell populations in nervous tissue, ___ are highly specialized to receive stimuli and conduct waves of excitation to all parts of the body.
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How many basic types of muscle tissue are there?
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This type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs; it has no striations and its cells are spindle shaped.
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What is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
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Where is simple cuboidal epithelium typically found?
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What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?
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Where is transitional epithelium located?
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Connective tissue proper includes which types of tissues?
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What is the primary function of adipose connective tissue?
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What type of connective tissue forms the framework of lymphoid organs?
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What are the two main types of cartilage?
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What is one key function of blood?
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Where is blood located in the body?
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What is the main function of skeletal muscle?
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Where can cardiac muscle be found?
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What is the main characteristic of smooth muscle?
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Study Notes
Primary Tissue Types
- Four primary tissue types identified in the human body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
Epithelial Tissue
- Characterized by its development from epithelial membranes; includes endocrine and exocrine glands classified as epithelium.
- Epithelial cells are classified by shape: squamous (scalelike and flattened), cuboidal (cube-shaped), and columnar (column-shaped).
- Simple columnar epithelium lines the digestive tract from the stomach to anus, facilitating absorption and secretion.
- Simple squamous epithelium functions in diffusion and filtration, found in kidneys and blood vessels.
- Transitional epithelium allows flexibility and stretching, located in the urinary system.
Connective Tissue
- Derived from mesenchyme, an embryonic tissue; serves to protect, support, and bind other tissues.
- Types of connective tissue include bone, cartilage, fat (adipose), blood, and connective tissue proper (areolar, dense, etc.).
- Blood is classified as connective tissue, playing a role in transport throughout the body.
- Bone provides structural support and protects vital organs; blood is essential for transporting gases and nutrients.
- Dense connective tissue includes tendons and ligaments, providing strength and support.
Muscle Tissue
- Three basic types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
- Skeletal muscle is voluntary, striated, and responsible for locomotion and facial expressions; multinucleated with nuclei at the periphery.
- Cardiac muscle is found in the heart, involuntary, with striations and intercalated discs that synchronize contractions.
- Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs, lacks striations, and controls involuntary movements.
Nervous Tissue
- Composed of neurons and supporting glial cells; neurons are specialized for transmitting electrical signals.
- Functions in communication between the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
- Located primarily in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, orchestrating reflexes and sensory transmissions.
Additional Details on Specific Types
- Stratified squamous epithelium provides protection in areas subject to abrasion (e.g., esophagus, skin).
- Stratified cuboidal epithelium is found in large ducts of glands and functions in protection.
- Stratified columnar epithelium serves as a protective layer and is rare in the body.
- Cartilage types (hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage) vary in strength and flexibility, serving roles in joints and structural support.
Cellular and Matrix Components
- Connective tissue features an extracellular matrix that provides strength and supports tissue structure.
- Ground substance in connective tissue includes interstitial fluid and cell adhesion proteins.
- Hematopoietic tissue is responsible for blood cell formation, found in bone marrow.
These notes summarize the major concepts of human tissue types, their functions, locations, and characteristics critical for understanding anatomy and physiology.
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