Unit 2 A&P Final Review

What is the primary function of epithelial tissues

To cover body surfaces

What are the 3 different cellular shapes

Squamous, cubodial, or columnar

What are the different types of layers

Simple squamous, simple cubodial, Simple columnar, stratified squamous, stratified cubodial, pseudostratified columnar, and transitional

Which shape of epithelium is best for diffusion such as gas exchange in the alveoli

Simple squamous

Which type of epithelium is best for protection against abrasion

Stratified squamous

Which of the following are types of tissues are connective

Dense regular, loose adipose, cartilage

What is the function of psuedostratified tissue

Absorption and secretion of mucus and transport of materials (hormones and enzymes)

What is the function of dense regular tissue

Tendons and ligaments (connect muscles)

What is the function of loose adipose tissue

Provides insulation, energy storage,and protects organs

What is the function of the Cartilage tissue

Connects/ structural, supports structures in your body, shock absorber, Protects joints and bones

What is the function of cardiac muscle

Heart muscle, responsible for pumping blood to the heart

What is the function of skeletal muscle

Voluntary, contract to produce muscle, protect organs and tissues (deltoid)

What is the function of nervous tissue

Brain and spinal cord cordinates and controls movement

What is the function bone tissue

Support and protect soft tissue

What is the function of blood

Bring oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body so they can keep working.