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Name four of the main functions of epithelial tissues. Protection, absorption, filtration, secretion
What are the five types of epithelia? Squamous, cuboidal, columnar, transitional, pseudostratified
What area in the body contains the most visible and largest quantity of stratified squamous epithelium? Skin
What do lumen and basal surfaces have in common? Parts of epithelial cells
Distinguish between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. Exocrine = outside , Endocrine = inside
There are four different classes of connective tissue. What are they, and what are their functions? Proper: support Cartilage: cushion Bone: structure Blood: transport
Name the three types of fibers found in connective tissue. Collagen, elastic, reticular
What is the function of the blood? Transports oxygen, nutrients, waste
Explain why irregular dense connective tissue is “irregular.” What is the benefit of this connective tissue’s irregularity? Fibers in all directions = strength
What are the three types of cartilage? Name them, and give an example of each type found in the body. Hyaline = nose Elastic = ear Fibrocartilage = discs
What similarity do skeletal and cardiac muscle share? Striated
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the hollow organs? Smooth
Nerve tissue is composed of what two elements? What is the function of each? Neurons (signal), Glial (support)
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