Exam 39: Animal Structure and Function: an Introduction

Intercalated disks are gap junctions between cells of

Figure 39-1 ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. What major function is associated with this type of tissue?

Endocrine glands

Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue?

Epithelial tissues are attached to the underlying tissues by a basement membrane.

Lungs absorb oxygen from inhaled air, and the small intestine moves ingested material through the digestive tract and absorbs nutrients from ingested food. Which statement describes the type of epithelium you would expect to line each of these surfaces?

Identify and describe the functions of three different types of epithelial tissues.

Bone cells communicate with one another by

Define positive feedback systems and describe why they are not necessarily beneficial to organisms. Include a description of the changes associated with severe blood loss and circulatory shock to substantiate your answer.

The cells comprising pseudostratified epithelium occur in layers.

The four basic animal tissues are

Cardiac muscle fibers lack striations.

Briefly describe how the structure of a neuron relates to its function.

Which tissue covers or lines a cavity?