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Chapter 5

1.

Are groups of similar cells that carry out a common function.

Tissue

2.

The study of tissues and their relationship within organ is called

Histology

3.

An extracellular matrix is virtually nonexistent in which tissue types

  • Muscle
  • Epithelial
  • Nervous
4.

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rest is called and

membrane

Basement

5.

True or False: Epithelial tissue products, binds together and supports organs.

True

6.

The majority of glands are composed of

  • Epithelial tissue
7.

Which three statements correctly describe epithelial tissue?

  • It is richly innervated
  • It lacks blood vessels
  • It has a high regeneration apacity
8.

Identify which option is Not a function of epithelial tissue

  • Muscular contraction

It does

  • Secretion of hormones
  • Physical protection of organs
  • Controlling permeability
9.

Which type of epithelium is one cell layer thick?

  • Simple
10.

Which option best explains the ability of epithelial tissue to repair themselves?

  • High Regeneration capacity
11.

What type of epithelium contains cells able to withstand a significant amount of stretch?

Transitional

12.

which three are functions of the basement membrane?

  • Provides physical support
  • Acts as a barrier
  • Anchors the epithelium to connective tissue
13.

Which of the following are functions of epithelial tissue

  • Sensations
  • Secretions
  • Physical protection
  • Selective permeability