Anatomy Unit 2 - Histology Review

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for moving your limbs?

Back

Skeletal muscle is the type of tissue responsible for voluntary movements, such as moving limbs.

Front

What is the function of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are cells that build bone tissue by producing the bone matrix.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells?

Back

Simple columnar epithelium is characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells, often found in the digestive tract.

Front

What is the role of ground substance in the extracellular matrix?

Back

Ground substance acts as a filter/sieve to help distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the tissue.

Front

What type of tissue is nervous tissue?

Back

Nervous tissue is specialized for the transmission of electrical signals and is composed of neurons and glial cells.

Front

What are the main types of muscle tissue?

Back

The main types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and is found only in the heart.

Front

What is the difference between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary and found in hollow organs, while skeletal muscle is voluntary and attached to bones.

Front

What is the function of chondrocytes?

Back

Chondrocytes are cells that maintain cartilage tissue.

Front

What are collagen fibers?

Back

Collagen fibers are strong, flexible protein fibers that provide structural support in connective tissues.