Exam 4: Tissues and Membranes

_____________ is the main tissue in ligaments and tendons.

_____________ consists of fibers that are oriented in multiple directions, and is found in the joint capsules and the deep layer of skin.

_____________ tissue(s) is(are) found in the walls of stomach and intestines; its(their) contractions are slow and involuntary.

The membranes that line the cavities of freely movable joints are referred to as

_____________ secrete mucus.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissues?

The mouth, esophagus, and vagina are lined with nonkeratinized ________ epithelium.

_____________ forms the larynx and part of the nose, and provides protective covering on the bone surfaces forming freely movable joints.

Simple squamous epithelium can be found in the lungs because

A carcincoma is a cancer derived from __________ tissue.

The tissue that binds organs together and provides protection and support for the organs is the _______ tissue.

Epithelial membranes consist of

_____________ contains widely spaced collagen and elastic fibers, and is the most abundant connective tissue in the body.

________ are the fluid-filled spaces in which the osteocytes of bone reside.

__________ tissue(s) can be characterized as striated and involuntary.

Which of the following cell types would be found in places such as the kidneys or the secretory portions of some glands?

Connective tissue membranes usually consist of

Blood is classified as

Compact bone is arranged in concentric circles around ____________, and smaller _________ bring nutrients to osteocytes.

_____________ contains short rows of chondrocytes between tightly packed collagen fibers.