Question 1

Describe how endocrine and exocrine glands differ structurally.

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Question 2

Why is blood a unique type of connective tissue?

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Question 3

Explain how you distinguish between dense regular collagenous connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue if viewing these tissues through a microscope.

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Question 4

Is pseudostratified columnar epithelium a simple tissue or a stratified tissue? Explain.

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Question 5

Stratified epithelium does not line areas where transcellular transport is required.

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Stratified epithelium is primarily involved in protection and is not specialized for transcellular transport, which is more characteristic of simple epithelial tissues.

Question 6

Describe the three types of protein fibers common to the extracellular matrix of tissues.

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Question 7

Through the microscope,you notice a tissue that has an apical surface,multiple layers,and flattened cells near the apical surface.Determine both the general and specific type of tissue you have observed and explain how you came to your conclusion.

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Question 8

Explain the role of the fibroblast in connective tissues.

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Question 9

Determine and explain whether a desmosome or a tight junction is the more suitable cell junction for withstanding mechanical stress.

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Question 10

Explain why fibrocartilage is structurally well-suited to its function.

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Question 11

Gel-like ground substance is the major component of the extracellular matrix (ECM).

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Gel-like ground substance makes up the majority of the ECM, along with collagen and elastin fibers.

Question 12

Would you expect scar tissue to be found in bone? Explain.

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Question 13

Heather damaged cartilage in her joint while exercising.She learned that she will have to wait a few months before returning to physical activity.Discuss why you think cartilage,in general,is slow to heal based on your knowledge of cartilage structure.

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Question 14

Mrs.Lee has been diagnosed with pleurisy affecting the membrane surrounding her lungs.Determine the type of membrane affected and describe its structure.

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Question 15

Rick learned his elbow pain results from a damaged tendon.Identify and describe the type of tissue that forms tendons.

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Question 16

Describe the two criteria by which epithelial tissues are classified.

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Question 17

How do neurons and neuroglial cells differ in their functions as part of nervous tissue?

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Question 18

Explain why a severe heart attack (myocardial infarction)has left Mr.Rodriguez's heart muscle weakened.

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Question 19

What function do intercalated discs serve in cardiac muscle tissue?

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Question 20

What functional advantage is there for skeletal muscle cells to be multinucleate?

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Quiz 4: Histology