BIO120 CHP4

what is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances

TISSUES

which type of tissue forms linings or coverings 

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

which type of tissue contains cells called neurons

NERVOUS TISSUE

which type of tissue possesses an abundant extracellular matrix

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

4 primary tissue types

EPITHELIAL, CONNECTIVE, MUSCLE, NERVOUS

epithelial tissue is characterized by…

…tightly packed cells

the various types of epithelium are classified by…

…the shape of cells and number of cell layers

stratified epithelium consists of…

…multiple layers of cells

to determine that a type of epithelium is squamous what is most important…

…the shape of the most superficial epithelial cells

what is the epidermis of the skin is composed of

STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

which type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder

TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM

a general characteristic of connective tissue is that it…

…consists of cells with much extracellular material (matrix) between them

connective issue in tendons

DENSE REGULAR COLLAGENOUS TISSUE

functions as an insulator and a site of energy storage

ADIPOSE TISSUE

cartilage heals slowly after an injury because…

…it has few, if any, blood vessels

which type of connective tissue is found in the external ears

ELASTIC CARTILAGE

muscle tissue is characterized by its

CONTRACTILITY

movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of _____ muscle 

SMOOTH

which type of muscle is attached to bones

SKETEL MUSCLE

which type of muscle is found in the wall of the heart

CARDIAC MUSCLE

conduct action potentials away from the cell body

AXONS

provider of support and protections of neurons

GLIA

which body membrane would be found lining the inside of the knee joint

SYNOVIAL MEMBRAN