Human Body Systems, Homeostasis & Health Lecture (4) Learning Objectives
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Which type of tissue forms the external coverings or internal linings of organs?

  • Muscle tissue
  • Connective tissue
  • Epithelial tissue (correct)
  • Nervous tissue

    • How many major tissue types are found in humans?

  • Three
  • Two
  • Five
  • Four (correct)

    • What is the function of the main types of tissues in the human body?

  • Neurotransmission
  • Protection and support (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Hormone secretion

    • How do tissues combine to form organs?

    <p>By combining extracellular fibers and materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of cells in the human body?

    <p>$50$ trillion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue forms discrete structures in the body that carry out specific functions?

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

    What are the two broad categories of membranous epithelia?

    <p>Simple and stratified epithelia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial layers?

    <p>Fuses with underlying connective tissue to hold the epithelium in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From what do glandular epithelia arise during embryonic development?

    <p>Tiny 'ingrowths' of membranous epithelia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?

    <p>Binding cells and other tissues together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell is responsible for producing the extracellular fibers found in dense and loose connective tissue?

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

    What type of tissue contains fat cells?

    <p>Loose connective tissue (LCT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adipose tissue serves as a storage deposit for triglycerides?

    <p>&quot;White fat&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives brown fat its brownish color?

    <p>&quot;Iron-containing mitochondria&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cell is most distinctive among all body cells?

    <p>Fat cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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