Exam 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part B

The tissue that forms a cushion around the kidneys is __________________________.

The tissue that keeps the trachea an open airway is __________________________.

The ________________________ connective tissue that forms tendons is strong.

The type of muscle tissue that MUST receive nerve impulses to contract is ___________________________.

Red blood cells are able to carry ______________________ because they contain the protein ___________________________.

The unicellular glands that secrete mucus in the respiratory tract are called _______________________.

The general function of serous fluid in all its locations is to _________________________.

The tissue that forms smooth surfaces in joints is ___________________________.

The specific tissue that produces a large amount of body heat is _____________________.

Organs that contain epithelial tissue capable of secretion are called ____________________.

The surface area of the lining of the small intestine is increased by the presence of ________________________ on the lining cells.

The type of muscle tissue that constricts the pupil of the eye is ____________________.

The connective tissue membrane that covers a bone is a(n)__________________________.

The _______________________ connective tissue between the skin and muscles contains white blood cells to destroy pathogens.

The tissue that protects the brain from mechanical injury is _______________________.

Fibrous connective tissue is made primarily of the protein ___________________,and its cells are called ___________________________.

The function of platelets is ________________________________.

The most important physical characteristic of collagen is that it is __________________.

The transporting fluid of blood is called ___________________.

All of the kinds of blood cells are produced in the ____________________________.