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The tissue that always has an apical and a basal surface is ________ tissue.
epithelial
A common cause of dandruff is
inflammation around sebaceous glands
________ is considered the oldest medical science.
anatomy
Merocrine sweat contains ________ to protect against bacteria.
dermcidin
Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption usually have ________ at their free surface.
microvilli
A type of intercellular junction that stops materials from crossing an epithelium between cells is called a(n)
tight junction
Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.
sebaceous
Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.
structure; function
The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found
on the palms of hands
Which tissue lines the small intestine and the stomach?
simple columnar epithelium
A layer of glycoproteins that prevents leakage of materials from connective tissues into epithelia is the
clear layer
The ________ glands in the axilla become active at the time of puberty.
apocrine sweat
Cardiovascular function is an example of
systemic physiology
________ sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface, ________ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ________ sweat glands are found only in a few areas.
merocrine, sebaceous, apocrine
Close examination of a healthy organ reveals a lining of several layers of cells. The layers do not contain any blood vessels and one surface of the cells lines the cavity of the organ. This tissue is a type of
epithelium
Examination of a tissue sample reveals groups of cells united by junctional complexes and interlocking membranes. The cells have one free surface and lack blood vessels. The tissue is most likely ________ tissue.
epithelial
Sensible perspiration is produced by ________ glands.
merocrine sweat
Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
skeletal
Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
blood flow to the skin increases
Cells that are flat and thin are classified as
squamous
Mesothelium is to the body cavities as endothelium is to the
heart and blood vessels
Earwax is produced by ________ glands.
ceruminous
Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
cardiovascular
In a penetrating wound, ________ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.
fibroblasts
The epithelium that forms air sacs in the lungs is ________ epithelium.
simple squamous