Tissues, Organ Systems & Homeostasis

1. Label these three types of epithelium

2. What are glands and what are their functions?Glands are epithelial tissues that are specialized to synthesize and secrete a product

3. What is the purpose of these connective tissues

Dense connective tissue– Found in tendons, ligaments and in lower layers of skin, has more collagen fibers. The fibers are oriented primarily in one direction, especially in the tendons and ligaments in and around our joints. Dense connective tissue is the strongest connective tissue when pulled in the same direction as the orientation of the fibers.

Adipose or connective tissue – Supports the softer organs of the body against gravity and connects the parts of the body together. It also stores fat and produces the cells of blood. Stores energy in the form of fat

Compact bone Connective Tissue –

Blood connective tissue –

Areolar connective tissue –

4. Describe tight, adhering and gap junctions.

5. Describe the structure and function of these muscle types:

Skeletal – Connects to tendons which attach to bones. When skeletal muscles contract they cause body parts to move.

Smooth – Surrounds hollow organs and tubes including blood vessels, digestive tract, uterus, and bladder.

Cardiac – IS found only in the heart. The individual cells are much shorter than skeletal muscle fibers and they only have one nucleus.

6. Label this neuron and describe what axons and dendrites do

7. Describe mucous, serous, cutaneous and synovial membranes.

8. List the 11 major organ systems of the human body.Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive systems

9. List the major cavities of the human body.Cranial, Vertebral, Thoracic, Pleural, Pericardial, Abdominal and pelvic cavities

10. Explain the symmetry of the human body. Midsagittal, frontal and transfers planes. Superior, or inferior / distal or proximal/ anterior or posterior

11. Use the image to help you describe the characteristics of the layers of skin:

12. What type of cells make up each of the layers of skin?