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Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric
Marieb - Human Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 5

Scar tissue is a variety of
a. Epithelium
b. Connective tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Nervous tissue
e. All of these

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Step 1: Understand the types of tissues listed in the options: epithelium, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. Each has distinct functions and characteristics in the body.
Step 2: Recall that scar tissue forms as part of the body's healing process after injury, where damaged tissue is replaced by a fibrous tissue to restore integrity.
Step 3: Recognize that scar tissue is primarily composed of dense collagen fibers produced by fibroblasts, which are cells found in connective tissue.
Step 4: Since scar tissue is made up of collagen and fibroblasts, it falls under the category of connective tissue rather than epithelium, muscle, or nervous tissue.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct classification of scar tissue is connective tissue, corresponding to option b.

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Scar Tissue

Scar tissue forms as part of the body's healing process after injury, replacing normal tissue with fibrous connective tissue to repair damage. It is less flexible and has a different structure compared to the original tissue.
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Connective Tissue

Connective tissue supports, binds, and protects other tissues and organs in the body. It includes various types such as bone, cartilage, and fibrous tissue, which is the main component of scar tissue.
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Tissue Types in the Body

The body has four primary tissue types: epithelium (covering surfaces), connective (support and structure), muscle (movement), and nervous (signal transmission). Understanding these helps identify the nature of scar tissue.
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Name 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

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An epithelium that has several layers, with an apical layer of flattened cells, is called (choose all that apply):

a. Ciliated

b. Columnar

c. Stratified

d. Simple

e. Squamous

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Name the primary cell type in connective tissue proper; in cartilage; in bone.

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Name the two major components of the extracellular matrix and, if applicable, subclasses of each component.

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Use the key to classify each of the following described tissue types into one of the four major tissue categories.

Key:

a. Connective tissue

b. Epithelium

c. Muscle

d. Nervous tissue 

_________    (1) Tissue type composed largely of nonliving extracellular matrix; important in protection and support 

_________    (2) The tissue immediately responsible for body movement 

_________    (3) The tissue that enables us to be aware of the external environment and to react to it 

_________    (4) The tissue that lines body cavities and covers surfaces

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