Exam 9: Tissue Types

Match each category of epithelial cell with its corresponding definition. -Single layer of cube-shaped cells

Match each category of epithelial cell with its corresponding definition. -Layers of cells that appear cubelike when the organ is relaxed and flattened when the organ is distended by fluid

Oligodendrocytes help destroy damaged tissue and pathogens in the brain.

Dense irregular fibrous tissue is not found in which of the following structures?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of skeletal muscles?

Tendons have more elastic fibers than do ligaments.

Microvilli are found on which types of cells lining of the intestine?

The basic organizational or structural unit of bone is called the:

Oil-producing glands that self-destruct in order to function are referred to as:

Both neurons and neuroglia are found in nervous tissue.

Smooth muscle fibers tend to be longer, but weaker, than striated muscle fibers.

Epithelial tissue can be subdivided into two types: squamous and columnar.

Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by _____ tissue.

Endocrine glands can be classified by the shape and complexity of their ducts.

The mature cells of bone are called:

Describe the three types of muscle tissue, and give a location and function of each.

Match each category of epithelial cell with its corresponding definition. -Single layer of tall, thin cells; modification may appear goblet shaped

Stratified columnar epithelium is the most common type of epithelium and is found in many areas throughout the body.

Skeletal muscle cells are referred to as muscle fibers and are characterized by a high degree of contractility.

Blood is a member of which basic tissue type?