Exam 9: Tissue Types

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -The conducting cells of the nervous system

Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the:

The matrix for blood tissue is plasma.

When transitional epithelium stretches, the cell shape changes from cuboidal to squamous in appearance.

Because of their function, some histologists classify endothelium and mesothelium as connective tissue.

Basic characteristics of the nervous system are excitation and conduction.

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

Both collagenous fibers and reticular fibers are made of collagen.

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

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

Another term for a ductless gland is an _____ gland.

Skeletal muscle tissue is striated and voluntary.

Epithelial tissue performs different functions based on the different types of matrix that make up the tissue.

Membranous epithelium is often called surface epithelium.

The type of tissue that lines the vagina, mouth, and esophagus is called keratinized squamous epithelium.

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

Both neurons and neuroglia are found in nervous tissue.

About 40% of the bone matrix is made of inorganic material.

Epithelial tissue produces the glycoprotein part of the basement membrane.

Which is not characteristic of reticular tissue?