Histology Study Guide: Levels of Organization and Tissue Types
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What is histology?

  • The study of weather patterns
  • The study of body tissues and cells (correct)
  • The study of ancient civilizations
  • The study of rocks and minerals

    • What does the microscope do in histology?

  • Produces heat to observe cells
  • Produces sounds to study cells
  • Generates electricity for studying cells
  • Produces enlarged images of cells and enhances contrast for resolving details (correct)

    • What is the main function of an organ system?

  • A mass of protoplasm surrounded by an external plasma membrane
  • The smallest unit of life
  • A group of similar cells specialized for the performance of a common function
  • An association of two or more organs that together perform an overall function (correct)

    • What are red blood cells and white blood cells examples of?

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

    What is the structure of the eukaryotic cell?

    <p>A mass of protoplasm surrounded by an external plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main tissue types present in the human body?

    <p>Epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is part of the protoplasm of eukaryotic cells?

    <p>The cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main functions attributed to the extracellular matrix?

    <p>Furnishing mechanical support, transporting nutrients, carrying away catabolites and secretory products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main tissue type responsible for movement?

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

    Where can epithelial tissue be found in the human body?

    <p>Covering body surfaces, lining body cavities, forming glands, lining ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic functions of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Covering, lining, and protecting surfaces of the body; absorption of material from a lumen; transportation of material along a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle holds the genome consisting of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells?

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

    What is the main function of connective tissue?

    <p>Supporting and connecting other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue integrates information from outside and inside the body to control body activities?

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

    'Parenchyma' in organ structure is composed of cells responsible for which functions?

    <p><strong>Main functions typical of the organ</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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