Cell and Tissue Types Lecture 2 - Human Anatomy

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A typical cell is composed of a single nucleus embedded in __________.

False (B)

Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue are recognized as four basic types of ___________.

False (B)

No single cell is able to perform the many functions of the human body, instead, each cell specializes to perform a relatively restricted range of ___________.

False (B)

The primary function of the nucleolus is to produce and assemble the cell's __________.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cytosol is known as the matrix of the ___________.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Epithelial tissues can be classified according to __________ and number of cell layers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tissue is a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a __________.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most common subtype of glandular secretion, in which secretions exit the cell via exocytosis, is called __________.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________ epithelium is located in the alveoli of the lung and has the function of reducing friction.

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In apocrine secretion, buds of the membrane break off into the duct, losing part of the __________ in the process.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connective tissues are characterized by widely spaced cells with abundant __________ substance.

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The function of connective tissue is to __________.

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Nervous tissues are a type of __________ tissue.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of histology?

<p>Classify different types of tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The type of epithelial tissue that lies on the basement membrane and is involved in defense mechanisms such as protecting the skin is __________ epithelium.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many different types of cells are there in the human body?

<p>200 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of connective tissue?

<p>Protection of internal organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

<p>Protect the body from infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of cytosol in a typical cell?

<p>Matrix of the cytoplasm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of differentiation in cells?

<p>To specialize and perform restricted functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

<p>Producing and assembling the cell's ribosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is characterized by cells that are closely packed without any intracellular space?

<p>Epithelial tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subtype of glandular secretion involves the cellular membrane rupturing to release its product into the duct?

<p>Holocrine secretion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which location can simple squamous epithelium be found?

<p>Alveoli of lung (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue has cells that are flat, thin, and irregular like a floor?

<p>Stratified squamous epithelium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of connective tissue?

<p>Connecting tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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