Questions and Answers
Which of the following is not a feature of epithelia?
Epithelia are strong membranes that function to bind the body together.
True
An epithelium with a single layer of tall cells would be classified as which type of epithelium?
simple columnar epithelium
Intercellular junctions important in sealing the space between the cells and filling the 'gaps' are called gap junctions.
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Which of the following is not a category of connective tissue?
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Adipose connective tissue is a type of dense connective tissue.
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Which type of connective tissue is abundant in the walls of arteries and in the airway?
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Where are chondrocytes and osteocytes located?
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Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?
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How would the genetic inheritance of a gene producing abnormal gap junctions affect muscle tissue?
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Which of the following parts of a neuron receives and processes information?
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Which of the following characteristics is common to oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells?
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______ ______ is a network of specialized cells that monitors the internal and external environment and initiates commands through which the body reacts.
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______ ______ can be classified using the number of cell layers and the shape of the cell at the apical surface.
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There are three types of _____ _____: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
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______ ______ is widely distributed throughout the body to allow for movement of the skeleton or other tissues of the body.
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______ ______ is diverse, abundant, and widely distributed throughout the body.
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______ ______ forms the surface layer of the body, lines body cavities, hollow organs and structures, and constitutes most gland tissue.
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______ ______ is composed of two types of cells: neurons and glial cells.
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______ ______ epithelium can function in diffusion, filtration, secretion, and protection based on location.
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______ ______ epithelium can function in absorption, secretion, and protection.
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______ ______ epithelium functions in protection of underlying layers.
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______ ______ epithelium functions in movement of a secretion (like mucus) across the apical surface of the tissue.
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______ ______ accommodates distension and relaxation with changes in organ volume.
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Abundant extracellular material is not a feature of epithelia.
- Epithelial tissues are strong membranes that bind the body together.
- A single layer of tall cells is classified as simple columnar epithelium.
- Tight junctions create seals between cells, while gap junctions allow communication.
Connective Tissue
- Aerobic connective tissue is not a recognized category; the main categories include connective tissue proper, supporting connective tissue, and fluid connective tissue.
- Adipose tissue is classified as loose connective tissue, not dense.
- Elastic connective tissue is found in artery walls and airways.
- Chondrocytes and osteocytes are located in lacunae.
Muscle Tissue
- Smooth muscle is present in the walls of hollow organs.
- Genetic inheritance affecting gap junctions can lead to abnormal cardiac and smooth muscle function, while skeletal muscle remains unaffected.
- There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
Nervous Tissue
- Nervous tissue consists of specialized cells that monitor environments and initiate bodily responses.
- It comprises neurons and glial cells, which support neural activities.
Classification of Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue is classified by the number of cell layers and the shape of cells at the apical surface.
- Simple squamous epithelium is involved in diffusion, filtration, secretion, and protection based on location.
- Simple cuboidal epithelium functions in absorption, secretion, and protection.
- Stratified squamous epithelium provides protection for underlying layers.
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium aids in moving secretions across the tissue surface.
- Transitional epithelium accommodates changes in organ volume through distension and relaxation.
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Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of epithelial tissues with this quiz based on Chapter 4 of ES 207. Questions cover the characteristics and functions of epithelial membranes, helping to reinforce your understanding of this essential topic in anatomy and physiology.