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1Define tissue.


2Define organ.


3The levels of organization in the body start at the basic level of the ________ which in turn form tissues, which in turn form organs. Several organs working together to carry out a function are called ___________.


4What are the four types of tissues?


5_____________ is the study of microscopic anatomy of tissues.


6Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue?
A)secrete fluids
B)conduct electrical impulses
C)provide sensory surfaces
D)protect underlying tissue
E)provide a selectively permeable barrier


7What are the three types of epithelial tissue based on shape?


8Which of the following are not cells of loose connective tissue?
A)blood
B)macrophages
C)adipose cells
D)fibroblasts


9What is the function of platelets?


10Erythrocytes contain large amounts of the protein ________________, which binds and transports oxygen.


11Cartilage occurs in muscles.
A)True
B)False


12Bone is deposited in thin, concentric layers called ________.
A)osteocytes
B)lamellae
C)Haversian canals
D)osteoblasts


13What are the three types of muscle?


14Smooth muscle is involuntary.
A)True
B)False


15In cardiac muscle, special junctions between cells that support synchronized contraction are called ________ disks.
A)interrelated
B)calciated
C)intercalated
D)intracalated


16What are the three basic parts of a neuron?


17Collagen occurs in both loose and dense connective tissue. Why is it stronger in dense connective tissue?


18Cartilage consists of an extracellular matrix called _____________, which is secreted by _______________.


19What is the function of compact bone? What is the function of spongy bone?





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