Exam 32: Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

A(n)_________ is made up of two or more tissue types that work together to carry out body functions.

Similar cells that perform a particular function are known as

The basement membrane of epithelial tissues produces a waterproof barrier of cells to protect the tissue above it.

When an animalʹs body temperature drops below normal, the body responds to raise the temperature using positive feedback loops.

Cardiac muscle requires input from the nervous system to contract.

Most body systems maintain homeostasis through_________ systems.

You are given a sample of tissue to identify. The cells contain large amounts of protein arranged in stripes. When an electrical charge is applied to it, the tissue twitches and then relaxes. You classify this sample as__________ tissue.

The outer layer of the skin is the dermis.

Which tissue type is most suited to areas of the body in which the cells need continuous replacement to repair damage from daily wear and tear?

Tightly packed collagen fibers arranged in either parallel rows or an irregular meshwork are characteristic of_________ connective tissue.

When the body?s response to swelling caused by an insect bite is to release histamine, which causes more swelling and releases more histamine, the organism is using a_________ feedback loop.

In stratified epithelium, such as the epidermis of the skin, cell division occurs

Cells that store lipids (fats) for long-term energy are found in _________ tissue.

Connective tissues include lymph, ligaments, tendons, and

Large amounts of extracellular material are characteristic of

Hypertension damages the lining of the arterioles of the kidneys, which results in the release of molecules that further raise blood pressure. This is an example of a(n)

Cartilage, bone, and blood are examples of_________ tissue.

Which of the following tissues is used for energy storage?

Bones are connected to other bones by _________ .

The pads that cushion the vertebrae are made of