Human Anatomy - Unit 1 Tissues

What is a tissue?

• A type of molecule found in cells

• A single cell that performs multiple functions

• A group of cells that function together to carry out specialized activities

• A group of organs functioning together

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is Histology?

• The study of diseases

• The study of cells

• The study of tissues

• The study of human history

What is the main function of epithelial tissues?

• To connect body parts

• To cover body surfaces and line hollow organs

• To produce movement

• To conduct impulses

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

• Elastic

• Skeletal

• Cardiac

• Smooth

What does the extracellular matrix of connective tissue consist of?

• Only fibers

• Only cells

• Ground substance and fibers

• Cells and blood

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by having collagen fibers heavily packed in the ECM?

• Adipose Tissue

• Dense Connective Tissue

• Loose Connective Tissue

• Reticular Connective Tissue

What is the main difference between epithelial and connective tissues?

• Connective tissues cover body surfaces, while epithelial tissues do not

• Epithelial tissues are avascular, while connective tissues have a significant network of blood vessels

• Connective tissues can contract, while epithelial tissues cannot

• Epithelial tissues are mainly composed of ground substance, while connective tissues are not

Which of the following is a function of epithelium tissues?

• Supporting the body and its organs

• Protection and absorption

• Producing movement

• Conducting impulses

What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

• None of the above

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

Which of the following cells are found in cartilage?

• Fibroblasts

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

• Erythrocytes