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Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Muscle Nervous Epithelial Connective Connective
Connective tissue forms from stem cell tissue called: mesenchyme. blastocyst. endoderm. ectoderm. mesenchyme.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue? Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes Protects the body from foreign invaders Supports the body Transports substances throughout the body Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes
Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood? Oligodendrocytes Neurons Astrocytes Microglia Astrocytes
What structure is formed by the union of the basal and reticular lamina? Nucleus Basement membrane Lysosome Endoplasmic reticulum Basement membrane
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissue? Forms glands that secrete substances into and out of the body Is important in communication and control Covers and protects body surfaces Lines the interior of body cavities Is important in communication and control
Which cells electrically insulate axons to increase the speed of conduction? Oligodendrocytes Schwann cells Astrocytes Both A and B Both A and B
A tissue is: a membrane that lines body cavities. a group of similar cells that perform a common function. a thin sheet of cells embedded in a matrix. the most complex organizational unit of the body. a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of muscle tissue? Cells are specialized to contract Produces movement for the body Generates heat for the body Cells are separated by a large quantity of extracellular matrix Cells are separated by a large quantity of extracellular matrix
The type of tissue that contains cells called neurons is called: muscle. epithelial. connective. nervous. nervous.
Which cells help destroy pathogens and damaged tissue in the brain? Oligodendrocytes Schwann cells Astrocytes Microglia Microglia
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the: heart. lungs. bones. intestines. bones.
Which of the following epithelial functions is a primary activity of glandular epithelium? Protection Secretion Sensation Excretion Secretion
Mucous membranes are important because they lubricate and protect passageways. True False True
Which is not a function of epithelial tissue? Absorption Secretion Assimilation Protection Assimilation
Which tissue is most likely to form a keloid scar as it heals? Muscle Nervous Epithelial Connective Connective
Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin K All of the above All of the above
Basement membrane is composed of molecules made by _____ tissue. muscle connective epithelial Both B and C are correct. Both B and C are correct.
Which is not a function of connective tissue? Transport Support Defense Communication Communication
The hypodermis: connects the dermis to underlying tissues. is the layer of skin in which hair is produced. connects the dermis and the epidermis. is the layer of skin in which the nails are produced. connects the dermis to underlying tissues.
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