Cells and Tissues Flashcard

Front

What type of tissue is characterized by closely packed cells with minimal extracellular matrix?

Back

Epithelial tissue.

Front

What is the term for a single layer of flat cells?

Back

Simple Squamous Epithelium.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue consists of a single layer of tall, skinny cells?

Back

Simple Columnar Epithelium.

Front

What is the first stage of tissue regeneration where a scab forms and phagocytes clean the wound?

Back

Inflammatory stage.

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and has striations?

Back

Cardiac muscle tissue.

Front

What type of connective tissue stores fat?

Back

Adipose tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect surfaces, and to facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer?

Back

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

Front

What is the main characteristic of connective tissue?

Back

It has a large amount of extracellular matrix.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is voluntary and striated?

Back

Skeletal muscle tissue.