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Which tissue is a continuous sheet of tightly packed cells and covers the bodys surface, lines body cavities and many of its organs, and forms certain glands? |
Epithelial tissue |
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Which of the following statements about epitheal tissue is true? |
This epithelial tissue has no blood supply and depends completely on the connective tissue beneath it to supply it with oxygen and nutrients |
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In what type of epithelia do some cells stack on top of other cells but not touch the basement membrane? |
Stratified |
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Is which glands secrete their products into ducts that empty onto a body surface? |
Exocrine |
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Which tissue is the most widespread and varied of all the tissues? |
Connective |
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Which tissue helps to insulate the body to conserve body heat? |
Adipose |
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Which part of the neuron transmits impulses to other cells? |
Axon |
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The type of healing that occurs when damaged tissue heals and is replaced by new functional tissue is called? |
Regeneration |
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Which membranes line body surfaces that open directly to the body's exterior? |
Mucous |
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Which type of cartilage makes up the discs in the vertebrae? |
Fibrocartilage |