Exam 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Adhesions between abdominopelvic organs occur when

Secretions through a duct might provide ________,whereas ductless secretions act as ________.

Mesothelium is to the body cavities as endothelium is to the

The study of tissues is called ________.

In areolar connective tissue,________ cells release histamine.

The permanent replacement of normal tissue by fibrous tissue is called

Tissue that is specialized for contraction is ________ tissue.

The loose connective tissue component of a mucous membrane is called the ________.

Which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?

The lining of the heart and blood vessels is called ________.

The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is

The three kinds of formed elements in blood are erthrocytes,leukocytes,and ________.

Which of the following tissues are classified as "connective tissue proper"? 1. areolar connective tissue 2) adipose tissue 3) fibrocartilage 4) dense irregular connective tissue

The fluid component of connective tissue is called ________.

An epithelial cell can be divided into two functional regions.They are the ________ and the basal surface.

Examination of a tissue sample reveals groups of cells united by junctional complexes and interlocking membranes.The cells have one free surface and lack blood vessels.The tissue is most likely ________ tissue.

Antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ________ that blocks the growth of blood vessels.

The process of lactation (milk production)depends on both merocrine and ________ secretion by mammary gland epithelial cells.

The sticky material between cells of areolar connective tissue is called the

A layer of glycoproteins that prevents leakage of materials from connective tissues into epithelia is the