Hesi A2 Anatomy And Physiology/200 Questions And Answers

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