Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric
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- An epithelium that has several layers, with an apical layer of flattened cells, is called (choose all that apply): a. ciliated, b. columnar, c. stratified, d. simple, e. squamous.
Problem 2
- Scar tissue is a variety of a. epithelium, b. connective tissue, c. muscle tissue, d. nervous tissue, e. all of these.
Problem 5
- Name the primary cell type in connective tissue proper; in cartilage; in bone.
Problem 6
- Name the two major components of the extracellular matrix and, if applicable, subclasses of each component.
Problem 7
- Name the specific connective tissue type found in the following body locations: a. forming the soft packing around organs, b. supporting the ear pinna, c. forming 'stretchy' ligaments, d. first connective tissue in the embryo,
Problem 8
- Name the specific connective tissue type found in the following body locations: e. forming the intervertebral discs, f. covering the ends of bones at joint surfaces, g. main component of subcutaneous tissue.
Problem 8
- What is the function of macrophages?
Problem 9
- Define tissue.
Problem 10
- Name four important functions of epithelial tissue and provide at least one example of a tissue that exemplifies each function.
Problem 11
- Provide examples from the body that illustrate four of the major functions of connective tissue.
Problem 12
- Matrix is extracellular. How does the matrix get to its characteristic position?
Problem 13
- John sustained a severe injury during football practice and is told that he has a torn knee cartilage. Can he expect a quick, uneventful recovery? Explain your response.
Problem 15
- Compare bone to cartilage tissue relative to its resilience, speed of regeneration, and access to nutrients.
Problem 18
- In what ways are adipose tissue and bone similar? How are they different?
Problem 21
- In adults, over 90% of all cancers arise in epithelium. Such cancers are called carcinomas, or adenomas (adenocarcinomas) if they arise in glandular epithelia. In fact, cancers of the skin, lung, colon, breast, and prostate are all in these categories. Why do you think this is so?
Problem 22
- Cindy, an overweight high school student, is overheard telling her friend that she's going to research how she can transform some of her white fat to brown fat. What is her rationale here (assuming it is possible)?
Problem 23
