Human Tissues

Question 1

epithelia

Answer 1

• layers of cells that covered expose surfaces and line internal cavities and passageways
• no blood vessels and often regenerate quickly to replace dead and damage cells

Question 2

squamous

Answer 2

appears flattened

Question 3

cubodial

Answer 3

cubes

Question 4

columnar

Answer 4

tall columns

Question 5

simple

Answer 5

1 row

Question 6

stratified

Answer 6

multiple rows

Question 7

pseudostratified

Answer 7

when cells in one row but nuclei of cells appear stratified

Question 8

avascular

Answer 8

receive nutrients from substance that diffuse through blood vessels of underlying connective tissue

Question 9

glands

Answer 9

• substances that are made up of EPITHELIAL TISSUE and involved in secretion of fluids
• synthesize substances and then release them into bloodstream, into inner body or surface

Question 10

epithelial tissues

Answer 10

• PROTECT underlying tissue from toxin and physical trauma
• ABSORB substances in digestive tract lining
• REGULATE and EXCRETE chemicals between bpdy cavities and underlying tissue surfaces
• SECRETE hormones in vascular system
• DETECT sensation

Question 11

connective tissue

Answer 11

• fills internal space and never exposed to outside of body
• PROVIDES STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR BODY AND STORES ENERGY
• made up of cells, ground substances, and fibers

Question 12

muscle tissue

Answer 12

• specialized for contraction, which is the force that produces movements
• help maintain body structure (posture) and controlling body temp

Question 13

neural tissue

Answer 13

• conducts ELECTRICAL impulses, which help send info and instructions through-out body
• mostly concentrated in brain and spinal cord

Question 14

neurons

Answer 14

transmit and receive impulses

Question 15

neuroglia

Answer 15

provide nutrients to neurons and help pass impulses from neurons through tissue