Unit 2 - Tissues

1. What shape do squamous epithelial cells have?

1. In what type of tissue would you find stores of calcium and phosphorus?

1. A tissue that is avascular is said to be what?

1. What type of tissue is responsible for forming our glands?

1.What type of tissue makes up the discs between our vertebrae and the meniscus in our knees?

1. What type of tissue lines most of our digestive system and assists in peristalsis?

1. Which type of tissue forms the bulk of the heart wall?

1. What type of gland secretes its products into ducts that empty outside of the body?

1. 1. The type of muscular tissue that allows our body to move is called ______ tissue.

1. What type of muscular tissue is known for being “multinucleate”?

1. What is the study of tissues called?

How many layers of cells does simple columnar epithelial tissue have?

1. Muscles which we do not control, such as smooth and cardiac muscles are called _____.

1. The ligaments and tendons of our body are examples of what type of connective tissue?

1. A connective tissue with a liquid extracellular matrix is...

1. What type of tissue regulates and controls body functions?

1. The central structure of a nerve cell, which houses the nucleus is known as the _____.

1. ________ is the production and release of substances such as mucus, sweat, or enzymes.

1. What type of nervous tissue cells are responsible for conducting nerve impulses?

How many layers of cells does stratified cuboidal epithelial tissue have?