Body Tissues Exam

Front

What are the main tissue types that make up the human body?

Back

Nervous tissue, Muscle tissue, Connective tissue, Epithelial tissue.

Front

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the esophagus?

Back

Stratified squamous epithelium.

Front

What does pseudostratified columnar epithelium mean?

Back

It refers to a type of epithelium that appears to be multi-layered due to varying cell heights but is actually a single layer.

Front

Which tissue type has a fluid-like matrix?

Back

Blood.

Front

What type of tissue is indicated by the letters 'c' and 'n' in a diagram?

Back

Simple squamous epithelial tissue.

Front

Define epithelial tissue.

Back

Epithelial tissue is a type of tissue that covers the body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands.

Front

What is connective tissue?

Back

Connective tissue supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body.

Front

What are the characteristics of muscle tissue?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for movement and is characterized by its ability to contract.

Front

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Back

Nervous tissue transmits impulses and processes information in the body.

Front

What is the difference between simple and stratified epithelium?

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Simple epithelium has a single layer of cells, while stratified epithelium has multiple layers.