Multiple ChoiceDuring a dissection, a student comes across a tissue they don't recognize. They note it makes the internal structure of the spleen (an organ of the immune system that filters blood) and when they examine a section under the microscope, they see long dark branched structures, small circular cells, and a significant amount of ECM. What type of tissue could this be?449views6rank
Multiple ChoiceBoth epithelial and connective tissue are involved in transport of materials in the body. How do their functions differ?720views6rank
Multiple ChoiceWhat type of connective tissue provides support and protection for body structures and is a site for synthesizing blood and fat storage?1267views1rank
Multiple ChoiceAll connective tissues arise from a common embryonic tissue called mesenchyme.2434views
Multiple ChoiceWhich fiber is the strongest, with the greatest tensile strength due to cross-linked fibrils?841views1rank
Textbook QuestionCompare and contrast the following pairs of terms:c. Holocrine secretion and merocrine secretion171views
Textbook QuestionEach of the following statements is false. Correct each to make a true statement.a. Mucous membranes are composed of mesothelium and the underlying loose connective tissue.147views
Textbook QuestionVitamin C is required for synthesis of collagen. Predict the effect that a vitamin C deficiency (a disease called scurvy) would have on bone tissue, dense regular collagenous connective tissue, dense irregular connective tissue, and cartilage. What symptoms would you expect to see from this disease?159views
Textbook QuestionIn the disease scleroderma, excessive collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and glycoproteins are produced and deposited in tissues throughout the body. Predict the effects of this disease.151views
Textbook QuestionIn the disease pulmonary fibrosis, elastic fibers of the lung are destroyed and replaced with collagen fibers. Predict the effect this would have on breathing.145views
Textbook QuestionPredict which organelles are likely to be abundant in cells such as fibroblasts that actively produce and secrete proteins. (Connects to Chapter 3)169views
Textbook QuestionName 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,220views
Textbook QuestionName four important functions of epithelial tissue and provide at least one example of a tissue that exemplifies each function.290views
Textbook QuestionJohn 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.215views
Textbook QuestionExplain how connective tissues differ from epithelial tissues in structure and function.195views
Textbook QuestionDescribe the roles of each of the following components of the ECM:f. Elastic fibers142views
Textbook QuestionDescribe the roles of each of the following components of the ECM:b. Glycosaminoglycans136views
Textbook QuestionDescribe the roles of each of the following components of the ECM:d. Proteoglycans130views