Simple
what are the 4 major categories of tissues found in the human body
nervous, connective, epithelial, muscular
True or False: transition means change in shape with elasticity
TRUE
what are the two types of connective tissues
dense and loose
the two types of bone tissue that are found in the body
what is spongy and compact
What are the surface layers of epithelial tissues? name them from deep to superficial
Basement membrane, basal surface, free ( apical) surface
where is transitional epithelium found
lining of the urinary bladder
this type of connective tissue is compromised of fat cells
what is adipose tissue
which types of cells become bone tissue
osteocytes
What is the difference between simple and stratified?
simple- only one layer of cells
stratified- more than one layer of cells
tis type of stratified epithelium cell nuclei are found at different levels so it appears stratified though its not
what is pseudo-stratified
which type of connective tissue is found in tendons, giving them a rope-like strength in one direction
dense regular connective tissue
what are leukocytes
white blood cells
this type of tissue that contains goblet cells for secreting mucus is called what
what is simple columnar epithelium
True or false
Exocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete hormones through the bloodstream
FALSE
the space surrounding the cell body is a connective tissue that is often gel-like or water is known as the
ground substance
True or false
skeletal muscle contract involuntarily
what are the 4 functions of epithelial tissue
protection, absorption, filtration and secretion
apocrine
what are the 5 functions of connective tissue
support, bind, insulate, protect and transport
what are the three types of muscles
smooth, cardiac and skeletal