Chapter 5 Objectives -- Tissues
When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.
1. List the general characteristics of the following:
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
2. List and describe the structure and location of each type of epithelial tissue.
3. Differentiate between and exocrine gland and an endocrine gland.
4. Explain how exocrine glands are classified.
5. Describe and give examples the different types of exocrine glands.
6. Differentiate between a serous and mucous cell.
7. List and describe the major cell types found in connective tissue.
8. List and describe the major types of fibers produced by fibroblasts. Give examples of places you would find each type in the body.
9. Distinguish between a tendon and an ligament.
10. List and describe the different types of connective tissues. Tell where each type is found in the body. List cells found in each type.
11. List and describe three types of cartilage. Tell where each is found in the body.
12. Describe the three different types of muscle tissue. Tell how they differ and give examples of where you find each in the body.
13. Describe the location of nervous tissue.