Q&A: HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 200 Questions
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What is histology? - The study of tissues
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What is a tissue? - A group of cells that act together to perform a specific function.
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What are the fundamental tissues? - Epithelial Connective Muscle Nerve (Elephants Can Make News)
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What is the function of epithelial cells? - Cover, line, and protect the body and the internal organs.
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What is the function of connective tissue? - Framework of the body. Provides support and structure to organs.
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What is neuroglia? - The neurons and connective tissue cells that compose nerve tissue.
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What ability does muscle tissue have? - Ability to contract and shorten.
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What is muscle tissue classified as? - Voluntary(skeletal muscles) and involuntary(smooth & cardiac)
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What is meiosis? - The cell division that takes place in the gonads, i.e. the ovaries and testes.
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What two layers compose the skin? - Epidermis and dermis.
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What is the epidermis? - The outermost protective layer of dead keratinized epithelial cells.
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What is the dermis? - The underlying layer of connective tissue with blood vessels, nerve endings, and the associated skin tissues.