Exam 4: Tissues

Both neurons and glia cells make up nervous tissue.

Adipose and areolar tissues are examples of:

Which type of tissue allows for rapid communication between various parts of the body?

Summarize the structural characteristics of epithelial tissues that enable them to perform their specific functions.

Bones are a storage area for calcium and provide support and protection for the body.

Match the term with its corresponding description. -intracellular material found between cells

The most abundant tissue in the body is muscle tissue.

Goblet cells are found in squamous epithelial tissue.

Match the term with its corresponding definition. -specialized cells that produce mucus

Classify epithelium according to the arrangement of the cells.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -cell process that transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body

Epithelial tissue can be classified based on the shape of the cells.

Explain why body composition is a good indicator of health and fitness.

Exocrine glands discharge their products directly into the blood.

The tissue connected and supported by glia cells is:

Match the type of epithelial tissue with its location. -transitional

Identify the type of muscle tissue with its corresponding definition -striated,branching,involuntary cells with intercalated disks

Explain why epithelial and connective tissue have the greatest capacity to regenerate.

Cartilage tissue gets its strength from the osteons that make up its matrix.

Which type of tissue can be classified by the shape of its cells?