squamous epithelium?
4. Explain why the same epithelial organization exists in the pharynx, esophagus, anus, and vagina.
5. Is the skin a tissue or an organ? What statements can you make to justify your response? Are there
any good counterarguments?
6. The architecture of dense connective tissue reflects its function. Relate the organization of collagen
fibers in a tendon, an aponeurosis, an organ capsule, and in the dermis with the function of these
structures.
7. Give examples, if any, of connective tissues that are avascular.
8. Describe the nature of the intercellular materials in connective tissue.
9. Why are burns that cover much of the body such serious medical problems? What are the skin
functions that are interrupted by burns?
10. Why are the ends of long bones covered by hyaline cartilage? Discuss the structural and functional
characteristics of the hyaline, fibro- and elastic cartilages of your skeleton.