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Human Anatomy and Physiology

John W. Hole

Chapter 5

Tissues - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Define tissue.

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00:23

Problem 2

Name the four major types of tissue found in the human body, and list the general functions of each.

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Problem 3

Describe the general characteristics of epithelial tissue.

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07:11

Problem 4

Distinguish between a simple epithelium and a stratified epithelium

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Problem 5

Explain how the structure of simple squamous epithelium is related to its function

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Problem 6

Name an organ in which each of the following tissues is found, and give the function of the tissue in each case:
a. Simple squamous epithelium
b. Simple cuboidal epithelium
c Simple columnar epithelium
d Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
e. Stratified squamous epithelium

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01:09

Problem 7

Define gland

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Problem 8

Distinguish between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland.

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Problem 9

Explain how glands are classitied according to the arrangement of their cells.

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Problem 10

Explain how glands are classified according to the nature of their cellular secretions.

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Problem 11

Distinguish between a serous cell and a mucous cell.

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Problem 12

Describe the general characteristics of connective tissue.

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Problem 13

Describe three major types of connective tissue cells.

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Problem 14

Distinguish between collagen and elastin

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Problem 15

Explain the relationship between loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.

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Problem 16

Explain how the quantity of adipose tissue in the body is related to diet.

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Problem 17

Explain why injured fibrous connective tissue and cartilage are usually slow to heal.

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00:34

Problem 18

Name the major types of cartilage, and describe their differences and similarities

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02:01

Problem 19

Describe how bone cells are arranged in bone tissue.

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Problem 20

Describe vascular tissue.

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Problem 21

Describe the composition of blood.

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Problem 22

Define reticuloendothelial tissue.

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Problem 23

Describe the general characteristics of muscle tissue.

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Problem 24

Distinguish between skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissues.

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Problem 25

Describe the general characteristics of nerve tissue.

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Problem 26

Distinguish between neurons and neuroglial cells.

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