Compare the structures and functions of loose connective tissue to those of epithelial tissue. What percentage of loose connective tissue is composed of cells, as opposed to the matrix? What is the function of each type of cell observed? What percentage of the matrix are fibers and what is the function of each type of fiber?

HYALINE CARTILAGE CONNECTIVE TISSUE   What does the ground substance resemble?                             [ Select ]                          [A."stratified squamous epithelium", B."straight lines with some random dots", C."gel (or glass)", D."the marbled fat of a raw steak"]            What cell type is found most predominantly in this tissue type?                             [ Select ]                          ["A.osteocyte", B."chondrocyte", C."adipocyte", D."fibroblast"]            What is the location of this tissue?                             [ Select ]                          A."epiglottis, par of external ear, auditory tubes", B."pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs, menisci, portions of tendons", C."most abundant cartilage in the body; ends of long bones; anterior ends of ribs, nose, parts of the larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchial tubes, embryonic and fetal skeleton"]            What is the function of this tissue?                             [ Select ]…

Many choice: The structural properties of epithelial tissue are primarily due to the structure of Select one or more: a. The ground substance in the tissue b. The protein fibers in the extracellular matrix c. The cells that make up the tissue

SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM a. What is the location and shape of nucleus within cell? Round, centrally located nucleus  Centrally located nucleus, flattened and oval or spherical oval nuclei near base of cells  appears to have several layers because nuclei of cells are at various levels b. When this tissue type lines the cardiovascular and lymphatic system, it is called what? endothelium mesothelium c. When this tissue forms the layer of serous membranes it is called what? mesothelium endothelium d. What other organs contain this tissue type? epididymis, ducts of glands, male urethra surface of ovaries and lens of eye; retina of eye; kidney tubules, ducts of glands air sacs of lungs, glomerular, capsule of kidneys, inner surface of tympanic membrane GI tracts, ducts of glands, gallbladder e. What is the function of this tissue? Protects against abrasion, water loss, UV radiation, foreign invasion, defense against microbes filtration or diffusion, and site of secretion in serous…