Biology: Tissues and Intercellular Junctions
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What is the primary function of dense connective tissue?

  • To produce blood cells
  • To provide a framework for epithelial tissues
  • To bind body parts together (correct)
  • To protect internal organs

    • Which type of connective tissue is abundant in elastic fibers?

  • Dense connective tissue
  • Reticular connective tissue
  • Elastic connective tissue (correct)
  • Bone tissue

    • What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

  • To bind body parts together
  • To produce blood cells
  • To provide a framework for epithelial tissues
  • To produce collagenous fibers (correct)

    • What is the primary function of reticular connective tissue?

    <p>To support internal organ walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bone tissue?

    <p>To support and protect the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dense connective tissue that allows it to bind body parts together?

    <p>Packed collagenous fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of serous membranes?

    <p>To reduce friction and secrete serous fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of smooth muscle?

    <p>Non-striated and involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is composed of fibrocartilage and lacuna?

    <p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of platelets in blood?

    <p>To be involved in clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial membrane covers the body?

    <p>Cutaneous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of cardiac muscle?

    <p>Striated and involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of tissues?

    <p>Histology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four primary or major tissue types?

    <p>Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the junction that forms 'spot welds' between cells?

    <p>Desmosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of epithelial tissue that allows for easy passage of substances?

    <p>Simple squamous shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue is found in kidney tubules?

    <p>Simple cuboidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Is avascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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