Anatomy Ch 4 Tissues

If a sample of muscle tissue contracts involuntarily, it must smooth muscle.

• True

• False

The extracellular matrix of connective tissue does more than glue the body together.

• True

• False

Smooth muscle is voluntarily controlled.

• True

• False

Fat droplets are stored in a specialized form of loose connective tissue called adipose tissue.

• True

• False

Stratified columnar epithelium is found lining the larger ducts of the mammary, sweat, and salivary glands.

• True

• False

Neuroglia cells are used for support and nourishing neurons.

• True

• False

The serous membrane is usually thick, relatively waterproof, and usually dry.

• True

• False

The type of membrane that lines a joint is a

• serous membrane.

• synovial membrane.

• cutaneous membrane.

• mucous membrane.

Mucous membranes are located

• around the organs of the respiratory system.

• surrounding the kidneys.

• in areas where two surfaces may rub together.

• in the lining of cavities and tubes that have openings to the outside of the body.

All of the following are characteristics of neurons except

• impulse conduction through axons.

• can communicate with muscles and glands.

• ability to contract.

• located in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.