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Physiology Wk 4 Quiz

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The type of tissue that contains cells called neurons is called: nervous
Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat? brown fat
Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscles? having intercalated discs
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? astrocytes
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? sole of the foot
Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue? Defends the body from microbes and injurious substances
Areolar tissue usually contains which types of cells in the greatest number? fibroblasts
Which of the following is not a characteristic of skeletal muscles? having one nucleus per cell
What structure is formed by the union of the basal and reticular lamina? Basement membrane
Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by _____ tissue. connective and epithelial
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? connective
Which of the following is not a proteoglycan found in the matrix of connective tissue? collagen
Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue? Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes
Which cells electrically insulate axons to increase the speed of conduction? Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells
Which of the following epithelial functions is a primary activity of glandular epithelium? secretion
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissue? Is important in communication and control
Mucous membranes are important because they lubricate and protect passageways. true
A tissue is: a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the: bones
Which of the following is not a function of the skin? synthesis of vitamin E
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? Vitamin A, D, K (all)
Which is not a function of epithelial tissue? assimilation
Connective tissue forms from stem cell tissue called: mesenchyme
Which cells help destroy pathogens and damaged tissue in the brain? microglia
Which of the following is not a characteristic of muscle tissue? Cells are separated by a large quantity of extracellular matrix
Which type of tissue has the greatest capacity to regenerate? Epithelial
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: basale
Which is not a function of connective tissue? communication
The area referred to as true skin is the: dermis
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? connective
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