IVY TECH APHY CERTIFICATION REVIEW
SCRIPT 2026 ACCURATE Q&A
COLLECTION
◉histology. Answer: the study of tissues; structural basis for
understanding organ physiology
◉tissue. Answer: a group of similar cells that perform the same
function; consists of cells and matrix (fibers and ground substance)
◉tight junctions. Answer: Membranes of neighboring cells are
pressed together, preventing movement of fluid between cells
◉gap junctions. Answer: (communicating junctions) provide
cytoplasmic channels between adjacent cells; allow materials to
move from one cell directly into a neighboring cell
◉adhering junctions/desmosomes. Answer: cells linked by protein
plaques; resist tension; prevents the cells from being pulled apart
◉epithelial tissue. Answer: function= protection, excretion,
absorption, secretion. Location= cover body surface, cover and line
, internal organs, compose glands. characteristics= lack blood vessels
(avascular), cells readily divide, cells are tightly packed, polarity,
innervated
◉connective tissue. Answer: function= bind, support, protect, fill
spaces, store fat, and produce blood cells. location= widely
distributed throughout the body. characteristics= good blood supply,
cells are farther apart, have extracellular matrix in between
◉muscle tissue. Answer: function= movement. location= attached to
bones, in the walls of hollow internal organs, heart. characteristics=
contract in response to stimuli
◉nervous tissue. Answer: function= conduct impulses for
coordination, regulation, integration, and sensory reception.
location= brain, spinal cord, nerves. characteristics= communicate
with each other and other body parts
◉basement membrane of epithelial tissues. Answer: anchors
epithelium to underlying connective tissue
◉simple. Answer: a single layer of cells
◉stratified. Answer: more than one layer of cells
SCRIPT 2026 ACCURATE Q&A
COLLECTION
◉histology. Answer: the study of tissues; structural basis for
understanding organ physiology
◉tissue. Answer: a group of similar cells that perform the same
function; consists of cells and matrix (fibers and ground substance)
◉tight junctions. Answer: Membranes of neighboring cells are
pressed together, preventing movement of fluid between cells
◉gap junctions. Answer: (communicating junctions) provide
cytoplasmic channels between adjacent cells; allow materials to
move from one cell directly into a neighboring cell
◉adhering junctions/desmosomes. Answer: cells linked by protein
plaques; resist tension; prevents the cells from being pulled apart
◉epithelial tissue. Answer: function= protection, excretion,
absorption, secretion. Location= cover body surface, cover and line
, internal organs, compose glands. characteristics= lack blood vessels
(avascular), cells readily divide, cells are tightly packed, polarity,
innervated
◉connective tissue. Answer: function= bind, support, protect, fill
spaces, store fat, and produce blood cells. location= widely
distributed throughout the body. characteristics= good blood supply,
cells are farther apart, have extracellular matrix in between
◉muscle tissue. Answer: function= movement. location= attached to
bones, in the walls of hollow internal organs, heart. characteristics=
contract in response to stimuli
◉nervous tissue. Answer: function= conduct impulses for
coordination, regulation, integration, and sensory reception.
location= brain, spinal cord, nerves. characteristics= communicate
with each other and other body parts
◉basement membrane of epithelial tissues. Answer: anchors
epithelium to underlying connective tissue
◉simple. Answer: a single layer of cells
◉stratified. Answer: more than one layer of cells
