Unit 2 Knowledge Check Tissue Types and Membranes

Which piece of laboratory equipment is used to visualize small structures, like cells and tissues?

• scalpel

• bunsen burner

• graduated cylinder

• microscope

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

In this unit, you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the different tissue types of the body, as well as the integumentary system. What does the term physiology mean?

• function

• disease

• structure

• homeostasis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Different tissues have different structures and functions. What does the word contraction mean when tissue is "specialized for contraction"?

• to make the tissue taller

• to make the tissue thin

• 
  to make the tissue invisible

• 
  to make the tissue shorter

Which of the following is a function of a membrane?

• produces energy to fuel body processes.

• 
  contracts muscles for muscle movement

• 
  produces proteins in various body cells.

• separates one area from another

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Skin is the largest superficial organ of the human body. What does the term superficial mean?

• 
  toward the surface

• 
  toward the midline

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  toward the trunk

• 
  toward the back

Which of the following identifies the meaning of the prefix histo-?

• 
  relating to cells

• 
  relating to tissues

• 
  relating to the brain

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  relating to blood