54 Questions
Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissues?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
They have apical and basal surfaces
Which of the following is used to classify epithelial tissues?
All of the above
Which type of epithelium lines the surface of body cavities and surfaces involving passage of gas or liquid?
Simple squamous
Which type of epithelium is found in the renal tubular cells, exocrine gland and biliary ducts, bronchioles, and follicles in the thyroid gland?
Simple cuboidal
Which type of epithelium is found in the stomach, gallbladder and intestines?
Simple columnar
Which type of epithelium is found in the skin but also mucus membranes?
Stratified squamous
Which type of epithelium is usually only two cell layers thick and lines large excretory ducts?
Stratified cuboidal
Which type of epithelium appears stratified but is actually a simple epithelium?
Pseudostratified columnar
Which type of epithelium lines the nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, bronchi & trachea?
Pseudostratified columnar
Which type of epithelium lines portions of the urinary tract where changes in volume occur?
Transitional epithelium
What is the function of the surface layer of mucus in the respiratory tract?
To trap particles
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
To connect epithelial cells to the underlying connective tissue
Which type of gland secretes hormones into circulation?
Endocrine gland
What type of secretion is watery with a high concentration of enzymes?
Serous secretion
Which type of gland has a main duct that is unbranched?
Simple gland
What is the method of secretion for merocrine glands?
Secretion packaged in granular units & released via exocytosis
Which type of epithelial cell secretes mucin that becomes mucus when mixed with water?
Goblet cell
What is the function of myoepithelial cells in exocrine glands?
To aid in the discharge of secretion into ducts
Which type of secretion is composed of both serous and mucous components?
Mixed secretion
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing a framework for certain organs?
Reticular connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue is highly vascularized and functions as an energy source and thermal insulator?
Adipose connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue has tightly packed, parallel collagen fibers and provides tensile strength in one direction?
Dense regular connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue has thicker collagen fiber bundles arranged randomly for strength in many directions?
Dense irregular connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue is most rigid and commonly found in articular cartilage and trachea?
Hyaline cartilage
Which type of connective tissue is most flexible and commonly found in the epiglottis and pinnae?
Elastic cartilage
Which type of connective tissue lacks a perichondrium and is found in intervertebral discs, pelvis, and knee joint?
Fibrocartilage
Which type of connective tissue contains osteoblasts, osteoclasts, collagen, and calcium salts?
Bone
Which type of connective tissue is composed of cells, proteins, and plasma?
Blood
Which type of membrane lines body cavity walls and covers the outer surfaces of organs?
Serous membrane
Which of the following is the body's first response to tissue injury?
Inflammation
What are the clinical signs of inflammation?
Heat and redness
What is the purpose of clot formation in the process of inflammation?
Slows bleeding and isolates bacteria
What is the function of phagocytic cells in the process of inflammation?
Removal of debris and bacteria
What is the term used to describe the formation of granulation tissue?
Organization
What is the function of granulation tissue in wound repair?
Inhibits bacteria and promotes healing
What happens during epithelialization in wound repair?
Epithelial cells divide to form a new tissue layer
What is the final stage of wound repair?
Scar tissue formation
What is the classification of wound repair based on?
Mechanism of healing and proximity of wound edges
What is the function of scar tissue in wound repair?
Provides strength but is less flexible
Amorphous, homogenous material, medium for nutrient/waste exchange
Ground substance
Types of fibers
Collagenous, reticular, elastic
What are the types of fixed cells
Fibroblasts, adipocytes, reticular cells
Types of transient cells
Leukocytes, mast cells, macrophages
Involved in production of reticular fibers and in the immune response
Reticular cells
Secrete collagen and ground substance
Fibroblasts
Which type of membrane produces thin, watery fluid called transudate that serves to reduce friction?
Serous membrane
Chondroblasts are made up of
Cartilage
What moves into tissues via diapedesis in response to infection
Leukocytes
Releases granules containing histamine and heparin to initiate an inflammatory response
Mast cells
Phagocytosis and lysosomal digestion of microbes and cellular debris is enabled by
Macrophages
What is the structure of the lamina propria
Either stratified squamous or simple columnar epithelial layer covering layer of loose connective tissue
Which type of gland secretes regulatory chemicals (hormones) into circulation?
Endocrine gland
What membrane lines mobile joint cavities and bursae, it is composed entirely of loose connective tissue and adipose covered by a layer of collagen fibers and fibroblasts, does not have an epithelial layer
Synovial
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