Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

The serous membrane that covers the exposed surfaces of enclosed organs such as the liver and stomach is called the

The combination of extracellular fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

This connective tissue is found in organs with an open meshwork of thin collagen fibers-the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. It facilitates diffusion and cell movements.

Which of the following is a connective tissue with a solid matrix?

________ are cells that support and protect the neurons.

The type of epithelium found lining the trachea is

Jim and Pam are at the beach soaking up the sunlight when Pam notices that Jim's feet are very callused and hers are not. What would cause Jim's feet to be callused, while Pam's are not?

Flattened cells on the surface of an epithelial tissue are characteristic of ________ epithelia.

The tissue type in the body that lines internal passageways is ________ tissue.

The type(s) of muscle cell that has/have the ability to divide, and regenerate after injury, is/are ________ muscle(s).

Damaged skin cells are usually shed in sheets because the cells are held together by

Which of the following may occur with aging?

Which connective tissue type provides insulation?

The skin is sometimes referred to as the

Which of the following is a type of secretion in which cells become packed with secretions and then burst apart and die?

What is the primary function of any serous membrane?

If you were looking at connective tissue in the microscope, you would notice

Which secretion type, secreted by the parotid salivary glands, is comprised of a watery solution containing enzymes?

A difference between mucous membranes and serous membranes is

Analysis of a glandular secretion indicates that it contains some DNA, RNA, and membrane components such as phospholipids. What mechanism of secretion does this indicate, and why?