Exam 6: Tissues

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

Which of the following is another name for skeletal muscle?

Compound exocrine glands have one duct and secrete two or more products.

Epithelial tissue is generally able to renew itself throughout life.

Which of the following is not a class of cartilage tissue?

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

Adipose tissue contains predominantly fat cells.

The matrix for blood tissue is plasma.

Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue.

Epithelial tissue is moderately vascular,which results in very little blood loss when cuts occur.

Small spaces in the bone where osteocytes are located are called:

Connective tissue is the most widespread and diverse tissue in the body.

Elastic fibers are made of the protein elastin.

The most abundant fat in the body is brown fat,which is able to generate heat and help maintain body temperature.

Hormones are released into the blood by endocrine glands.

Epithelial tissue is characterized by large amounts of intercellular matrix and few cells.

Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood?

Adhesive molecules called integrins help bind epithelial cells to the basement membrane.

The concentric layers of bone matrix are called lacunae.

Fat cells would most likely be found in _____ tissue.