Bio 132 Chapters 5-9 Exam 2
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What are the four broad categories of tissues? - Answer- Epithelial tissue, Connective
tissue, Nervous tissue, Muscular tissue
What is histology? - Answer- The study of tissues and how they are arranged into
organs.
Define tissue. - Answer- A group of similar cells and cell products working together to
perform a specific role in an organ.
What distinguishes the four primary tissues? - Answer- Types and functions of their
cells, characteristics of the matrix, and the relative amount of space occupied by cells
and matrix.
What is the matrix in tissue composed of? - Answer- Fibrous proteins and a clear gel
called ground substance.
What is ground substance also known as? - Answer- Tissue fluid, extracellular fluid
(ECF), or interstitial fluid.
What are the three primary germ layers in human development? - Answer- Ectoderm,
Endoderm, Mesoderm.
What does the ectoderm give rise to? - Answer- Epidermis and nervous system.
What does the endoderm give rise to? - Answer- Mucous membrane lining digestive
and respiratory tracts, and digestive glands.
What does the mesoderm become? - Answer- Gelatinous tissue called mesenchyme,
which gives rise to cartilage, bone, and blood.
What characterizes epithelial tissue? - Answer- A sheet of closely adhering cells, one or
more cells thick, with an upper surface exposed to the environment or internal space.
What is a key feature of epithelial tissue regarding blood supply? - Answer- It is
avascular (does not have blood vessels) and is usually nourished by underlying
connective tissue.
What are the main functions of epithelial tissue? - Answer- Covers body surfaces, lines
body cavities, and constitutes most glands.
Questions with All Correct Answers A+
Pass
What are the four broad categories of tissues? - Answer- Epithelial tissue, Connective
tissue, Nervous tissue, Muscular tissue
What is histology? - Answer- The study of tissues and how they are arranged into
organs.
Define tissue. - Answer- A group of similar cells and cell products working together to
perform a specific role in an organ.
What distinguishes the four primary tissues? - Answer- Types and functions of their
cells, characteristics of the matrix, and the relative amount of space occupied by cells
and matrix.
What is the matrix in tissue composed of? - Answer- Fibrous proteins and a clear gel
called ground substance.
What is ground substance also known as? - Answer- Tissue fluid, extracellular fluid
(ECF), or interstitial fluid.
What are the three primary germ layers in human development? - Answer- Ectoderm,
Endoderm, Mesoderm.
What does the ectoderm give rise to? - Answer- Epidermis and nervous system.
What does the endoderm give rise to? - Answer- Mucous membrane lining digestive
and respiratory tracts, and digestive glands.
What does the mesoderm become? - Answer- Gelatinous tissue called mesenchyme,
which gives rise to cartilage, bone, and blood.
What characterizes epithelial tissue? - Answer- A sheet of closely adhering cells, one or
more cells thick, with an upper surface exposed to the environment or internal space.
What is a key feature of epithelial tissue regarding blood supply? - Answer- It is
avascular (does not have blood vessels) and is usually nourished by underlying
connective tissue.
What are the main functions of epithelial tissue? - Answer- Covers body surfaces, lines
body cavities, and constitutes most glands.
