Worksheet On Tissues 1

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Name: ____________________________ Section: ______________ Date: __________ Score: _____

EXPLORING TISSUE TYPES


I. There are four main types of tissues namely, Epithelial,
Connective, Muscle and Nervous tissue. Identify the primary
tissues shown on the right by writing your answer on the
blanks.

A. Epithelial Tissue
An epithelial tissue type could have more than one
function. Match the descriptions of the tissues and their
functions by writing the CAPITAL letter on the blank before
the number. Use the choices below:
A. Absorption D. Secretion
B. Diffusion E. Filtration
C. Distensibility F. Movement of substances over epithelial surface
G. Protects underlying tissues in areas subjected
to abrasion
____ 1. Stratified squamous epithelium lining the mouth.
____ 2. Simple squamous epithelium forming air sacs of the lungs.
____ 3. Simple cuboidal epithelium forming kidney tubules.
____ 4. Ciliated pseudostratified epithelium lining the nasal cavities.
____ 5. Simple squamous epithelium forming mesothelium of serous membranes.
____ 6. Non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium lining the stomach.
____ 7. Transitional epithelium lining the ureters.

B. Connective Tissue
A. Identify the following connective tissue types. Write the appropriate or corresponding terms in the blanks.
Choose the terms inside the box.
Adipose connective tissue Osseous tissue Dense fibrous connective tissue
Areolar connective tissue Hyaline cartilage Reticular connective tissue

1. __________________________provides strength through parallel bundles of collagen fibers found in tendons.


2. __________________________acts as a storage depot of the skin.
3. __________________________composes the dermis of the skin.
4. _________________________ forms the bony skeleton.
5. _________________________ composes the basement membrane and packages organs; includes a gel-like with
all categories of fibers and many cells types.
6. _________________________ forms the embryonic skeleton and the surfaces of bones at the joints; reinforces
the trachea
7. _________________________ provides insulation for the body.
8. _________________________ structurally amorphous matrix, heavily invaded with fibers; appears glassy and
smooth.
9. _________________________contains cells arranged concentrically around a nutrient canal; matrix is hard
due to calcium salts.
10. _________________________ forms the stroma or internal “skeleton” of lymph nodes, the spleen and other
lymphoid organs.

C. Muscle Tissues
A. Three types of muscle tissue exhibit certain similarities and differences. Check (/) the appropriate spaces
in the following table to indicate which muscle types exhibit each characteristic. (1 point each item)
C. Nervous Tissues
1. Label the parts of the nervous tissue. Use the set of words below:
Dendrite Schwann Cell Nucleus Soma
Axon Myelin Sheath Nodes of Ranvier Axon Terminal

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