Tissues (general)
Define tissue
Groups of cells with a similar function and structure
How is the Epithelium classified?
Shape and Size
How do the muscle tissues produce movement?
By contraction or shortening
From the top layer to bottom, list the three layers of the skin
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
What are the four basic types of tissues in the human body?
Epithelial, Muscle, Connective and Nervous
What are the two surfaces of the epithelium called?
Open (Apical) surface and the Basement (basal) surface.
Name the three types of muscle
Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth muscle
Which layer of skin houses hair follicles and is vascularized?
Dermis
Which tissue can be classified as voluntary or involuntary?
Muscle tissue
Which Epithelial Tissue is best suited for gas diffusion?
Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue
This is the most common type of cartilage in the body; found connecting ribs to the sternum
Hyaline Cartilage
List out three main functions of the skin
Responsible for maintaining homeostasis
Temperature regulation
Protection of underlying tissues
Slows down water loss
House sensory receptors
Synthesize certain biochemicals
Excrete wastes
8. Part of the process to make vitamin D
Which tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed?
Connective
Which epithelial tissue lines the Alveoli of the lungs and blood vessels?
Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Put the following tissues in one of the two categories: Loose or Dense Connective Tissue.
1. Areolar
2. Tendon
3. Ligament
4. Adipose
Loose = Areolar, Adipose
Dense = Ligament, Tendon
What are the Rules of Nine used for?
Burn patients and their treatment
If lacking striations, how do smooth muscle tissues move?
Spindle constrictions
Which type of tissue is found lining the respiratory tract?
Ciliated Pseudostratified Epithelial Tissue
Mast Cells main functions are:
Fibrocartilage main function is:
Mast Cells: Promotes Inflammation
Fibrocartilage: Shock-absorption
Why are the ends of your fingernails white?
Lack vascularization, free edge