Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Examination of a tissue sample reveals relatively few cells with a large amount of intercellular material. The tissue is most likely

Stringy proteins found in connective tissues are called _________________________.

Which of the following is a term used to describe the number of layers of cells?

Types of connective tissue include

A lymph node contains large amounts of

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?

Which of the following are supportive connective tissues?

The muscle tissue that contains intercalated discs is

Close examination of an organ reveals two middle tissue layers of organized cells. The layers seem to be running in circular and longitudinal directions. This tissue is probably

Cells that release histamine and heparin are

The skin is sometimes referred to as the

The process of normal tissue repair is called

Epithelial cells that are adapted for removing material from the surface usually have ________ at their free surface.

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

This type of tissue typically makes up the internal framework of organs such as the spleen.

Flattened cells on the surface are characteristic of _________________________ epithelia.

_________________________ cells are modified to change shape in response to electrical stimuli.

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is

Intercellular connections that lock cells together are called

Epithelial and connective tissues combine to form _________________________ and tissues in the body.