Tissues and Epithelial Tissues Overview

<p>Desmosomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To act as a barrier to regulate the passage of molecules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supportive connective tissue beneath and a high turnover rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tissue has one layer of cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aiding in movement of mucus and other substances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its nuclei are not all lined up, and cells are oblong in different orientations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single layer of cells that appears as multiple layers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is avascular but innervated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plate-like (wider than tall) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anchor to connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gap junction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cells separated by a large amount of extracellular matrix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chondroblast -&gt; chondrocyte -&gt; cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To allow for stretch and recoil of the tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chondrocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To synthesize and secrete fibers in the extracellular matrix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Group of closely associated cells that perform related functions and have similar structure.

Covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms most glands; functions include protection and absorption.

Supports and binds other tissues and organs; has diverse functions in the body.

Responsible for movement in the body; includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle types.

Controls and communicates information throughout the body; consists of neurons and supporting cells.

Densely packed cells, specialized contacts, polar, supported by connective tissue, avascular but innervated, and high regeneration rates.

Projections from epithelial cells that increase surface area for absorption and secretion.

Structures that connect adjacent epithelial cells, providing strength and communication.

Epithelial tissue named for its outermost squamous cells; provides protection.

Single layer of flat cells, facilitates easy diffusion and filtration.

Single layer of cube-shaped cells, important for absorption and secretion.

Single layer with varying heights, often ciliated; involved in secretion and movement.

Multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, mainly for protection.

Type of epithelium that can stretch; changes shape based on stretch.

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Cell junctions that anchor cells together for structural support under stress.

Passageways that connect adjacent cells for direct communication.

Seal between cells that prevents leakage of substances.

Includes connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone, and blood.

A cell that produces fibers in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

Mature cartilage cell that maintains the cartilage matrix.

Strong fibers that resist pulling forces better than steel.

A cell that develops into various types of blood cells.