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Striated,multinucleate cells are commonly found in:


A) skeletal muscle tissue.
B) smooth muscle tissue.
C) cardiac muscle tissue.
D) both smooth and cardiac muscle tissue.

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Nervous tissue is unique because it completely lacks an ECM.

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Glands,such as the thyroid,that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as:


A) ceruminous.
B) endocrine.
C) exocrine.
D) sebaceous.

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

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The ECM of fibrocartilage is dominated b...

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Fibrosis results in the formation of a type of:


A) loose connective tissue.
B) dense irregular connective tissue.
C) adipose tissue.
D) dense regular collagenous connective tissue.

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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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The presence of apical surface provides ...

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True membranes must fit these structural and functional qualifications: consist of a superficial layer of epithelial tissue and a layer of connective tissue on which it rests; and,anchor organs in place,serve as barriers,function in immunity and secrete various substances.

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Stratified squamous epithelium is composed of multiple layers of flattened cells.

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Which of the following types of tissue can be described as irregular or regular?


A) reticular tissue
B) dense connective tissue
C) osseous tissue
D) loose connective tissue

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

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Cardiac muscle cells cannot undergo mito...

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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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The membrane surrounding the lungs is a ...

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Cells found associated with connective tissue proper that ingest foreign substances,microorganisms,and dead and damaged cells are:


A) mast cells.
B) fibroblasts.
C) adipocytes.
D) phagocytes.

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Hyaline cartilage is found in the ears and part of the larynx.

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The extracellular matrix (ECM) of epithelial tissue is located in the:


A) reticular lamina.
B) apical surface.
C) basal lamina.
D) desmosome.

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Which of the following is a more complex structure than a tissue?


A) fiber
B) organ
C) macromolecule
D) cell

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Cindy had liposuction to remove adipose tissue years ago.However,she has since gained back nearly all the weight lost through the procedure.She does not understand why she gained weight since she learned that adipocytes lack the ability to divide in adults.Speculate on a reason why she gained weight.

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Adipose tissue is the major energy reser...

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

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Tight junctions link cells together and ...

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What type of large,multinucleated cell destroys bone?


A) osteocyte
B) osteoclast
C) chondroblast
D) osteoblast

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Keratinized,dead cells are associated with:


A) stratified squamous epithelium.
B) simple squamous epithelium.
C) simple columnar epithelium.
D) pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

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Why does bone heal faster than cartilage? Predict how injuries affect each tissue.

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Cartilage is an avascular connective tis...

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