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tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lu

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tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs Name: Date: Lab Section PART I. Check Your Understanding Activity 1: Examining Epithelial Tissue 1. Which of the following statements regarding stratified squamous epithelium is true? it has many layers of cells It contains predominantly cube-shaped cells. c. It functions in transport. d. It is located in the lining of the stomach. e. It has the ability to stretch 2. The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is transitional epithelium. b, simple squamous epithelium. c. simple cuboidal epithelium. d. stratified columnar epithelium. e. pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Activity 2: Characterizing Connective Tissue 1. Which of the following tissue(s) contain(s) protein fibers? (More than one answer may be correct.) a. dense regular connective tissue b. hyaline cartilage c. bone d. loose connective tissue Loose connective tissue (More than one answer may be correct.) a. functions primarily to generate heat b. is classified as a dense connective tissue. c. has a mineralized matrix containing all three fiber types d. wraps and cushions organs e. contains fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells. 2· 3. The major cell type in a tendon is the a. chondrocyte. b osteocyte c. fibroblast. d. leukocyte. e. mast cell.

Explanation / Answer

Answer

1. A. It has many layers of cells. - They are stacked together and works has a protective tissue.

2. simple squamous epithelium

Connective tissue
1. All contains the protein (collagen) fibers

2. C, D, E

3. Fibroblast