Biology Chapter 5: Tissues

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What is the primary function of connective tissue in the body?

To cover body surfaces and organs

To carry electrical signals

To support and protect other tissues (correct)

To facilitate movement

What is unique about connective tissue compared to epithelial tissue?

It contains more cells

It only supports muscles

It only covers body surfaces

It contains fewer cells (correct)

Which tissue type is responsible for movement in the body?

Epithelial tissue

Nervous tissue

Connective tissue

Muscular tissue (correct)

What is the function of nervous tissue in the body?

To carry electrical signals and connect body parts to the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the most diverse tissue type in the body?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the kidney tubules and ducts of pancreas?

Simple cuboidal Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple squamous epithelial tissue in the air sacs of lungs and lining of blood capillaries?

Allows exchange of nutrients, gases, and wastes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the urethra and functions in protection and secretion?

Stratified columnar Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the cells in stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

Flat Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the digestive tract and functions in absorption and secretion?

Simple columnar Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of transitional epithelial tissue?

Cells that change shape Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection between cells is characterized as a 'zipper-like' connection?

Tight Junctions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is found under the skin, around kidneys, and heart?

Adipose Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are found in cartilage?

Chondrocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of red blood cells in the blood?

Transport O2 to cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is the most rigid and hardest?

Bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of large arteries, such as the aorta?

Elastic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of hyaline cartilage?

It contains tiny collagen fibers that are not visible Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement?

Skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is found in the auricle of the ear?

Elastic cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cardiac muscle?

Contracts and propels blood through the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of smooth muscle cells?

They are spindle-shaped and have a single nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is resistant to stretch?

Fibrocartilage Signup and view all the answers