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Which of the following is an example of epithelial tissue?

A
the brachialis muscle
B
insulating fat
C
the outer lining of the parotid gland
D
hyaline cartilage covering bone
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How does the structure of epithelial tissue help it to perform its function?

A
Its ability to conduct electrical signals allows for control and coordination of body movements.
B
Its fibrous layers allow the tissue to be a strong yet flexible binding agent.
C
Its contractile cells that make up the tissue allow for movement.
D
Its tightly packed cells allow for protection against harmful substances.
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What is a group of cells that are similar in structure working together to perform a similar function?

A
colony
B
organ
C
tissue
D
organism
4

When you are exposed to disease-causing germs, which type of tissue is your first line of defense?

A
epithelial
B
connective
C
muscle
D
nervous
5

Which is the basic functional unit of life?

A
organism
B
organ
C
tissue
D
cell
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An allogenic skin graft allows a person with a burn to receive skin from a donor. Patients are often given drugs to suppress their immune system. Why would a patient need to be given these drugs?

A
The body would recognize the donor tissue as foreign material and would mount an immune response.
B
More blood is needed to heal tissue and thus would result in great vascularization of the tissue.
C
Nerve endings would be regenerated.
D
Pain would be diminished during the transplant.
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The image below shows a type of human tissue.What is its function?

Question illustration
A
binding organs and tissues together
B
control and coordination
C
movement
D
protection
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The image below shows a type of human tissue.What is its main function?

Question illustration
A
binding organs and tissues together
B
control and coordination
C
movement
D
protection
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Which property of connective tissue is fundamental to its function of binding tissues and organs?

A
cells that contain actin and myosin
B
mostly made of protein fibers
C
regenerative properties
D
tightly packed cells

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