Human Anatomy & Physiology: Chapter 04 - Tissue: The Living Fabric

These flashcards cover the key concepts from Chapter 04 of Marieb's Human Anatomy & Physiology, focusing on tissue types and characteristics.

Epithelial tissue is also known as __.

Epithelium.

The study of tissues is called __.

Histology.

The four basic types of tissues are __, __, __, and __.

epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

The first step in preparing tissue for microscopy involves __, where the tissue is preserved with a solvent.

fixing.

The two main forms of epithelial tissue are and epithelium.

covering and lining, glandular.

Epithelial tissue is __, meaning it lacks blood vessels.

avascular.

Epithelial tissues are classified by the number of cell layers and the __ of the cells.

shape.

The two types of glandular epithelial tissues are and glands.

endocrine, exocrine.

Simple squamous epithelium is optimal for and due to its thin structure.

diffusion, filtration.

Stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas subject to and .

high abrasion, wear and tear.

Connective tissue proper includes __, __, and __ connective tissues.

loose, dense.

Cartilage is avascular, meaning it __.

lacks blood vessels.

The three types of muscle tissue are __, __, and __ muscle.

skeletal, cardiac, smooth.

The cells in nervous tissue that support and protect neurons are called __.

glial cells.

Regeneration of tissue is defined as __.

same kind of tissue replaces destroyed tissue.

The three steps in tissue repair are inflammation, organization, and __.

regeneration.

Epithelial tissues regenerate extremely well due to their __ capacity.

high regenerative.

The primary germ layers are ectoderm, __, and __.

mesoderm, endoderm.