Chapter 4

Question 1

four major types of tissues

Answer 1

Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Neural

Question 2

apical surface

Answer 2

is the side of the tissue that’s toward the body surface

Question 3

Basal Surface

Answer 3

is in the direction of what’s underneath

Question 4

Basement membrane

Answer 4

Network of protein fibers (not cells!) that connects the epithelium to what’s underneath.
Provides strength and resists distortion. Also is a barrier to keep proteins and other large molecules from seeping from the connective tissue into the epithelium.

Question 5

importance of epithelial tissue

Answer 5

like a cell
protects what is underneath
controls what goes in and out
provides sensation
gland secretions

Question 6

glands

Answer 6

job is to synthesize (make) and secrete something in a fluid

can be one cell or an entire organ