IVY TECH APHY 101 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GUARANTEED SUCCESS
●● 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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GUARANTEED SUCCESS
●● 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
