Lab Report: Ecology Concepts Lab Report: Animal Tissues

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Animal Tissues Lab Report

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1. Epithelial Tissue

1. Define the following terms:

microvilli

stratified tissues

1. Describe the four functions of epithelial tissue.

1. Based on Lab, Section 1, Exercise 2, examine the cross section of kidney. Identify and list the structures indicated.

1. Based on images in Lab, Section 1, Exercise 3, where is simple columnar epithelial tissue located?

1. Based on the image in Lab, Section 1, Exercise 5, why are cheek swabs used for DNA analysis?

1. Draw and label 4 types of epithelial cells, including both simple and stratified varieties. Sign, date and prepare an image of your drawing and include it with your lab report.
   
   

1. Connective Tissue

1. Distinguish between hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage.

1. The common term for adipose tissue is

1. Define the following terms:

chondrocytes

central canals

lamellae

lacunae

canaliculi

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 6, which of the labeled structures imparts elasticity to the tissue?

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 8, which of the tissues supports most epithelial tissue and many organs?

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 9, which letter indicates an area of adipose tissue?

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 10, examine the image of hyaline cartilage and identify the labeled structures.

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 11, observe the model of compact bone and identify the labeled structures.

1. Based on Lab, Section II, Exercise 11, why is blood considered connective tissue?

1. Muscle Tissue

1. Give the location, function, and appearance of the following muscle types:

skeletal

smooth

cardiac

1. Distinguish between actin and myosin filaments.

1. Based on Lab, Section III, Exercise 14, identify and label the three types of muscle.

1. Nervous Tissue

1. What is the function of neuroglia?

1. Draw a neuron and include the following labels: cell body, dendrites, axon. Use an arrow to indicate the direction the impulse travels. Sign, date and prepare an image of your drawing and include it with this lab report.

1. Based on Lab, Section IV, Exercise 15, where in the human body are cell bodies found?

1. Skin

1. List six functions of skin.

1. Which layer(s) of skin is/are keratinized?

1. Based on Lab, Section V, Exercise 16, examine the model of the skin and identify the labeled layers.

Summary Questions

Complete the following table:

Provide the term or name the tissue that matches the following:

1. Groups of cells that have the same structure and function.

1. Give an example of an organ.
   

2. Give an example of an organ system.

1. Name two fibers found in connective tissue that allow for flexibility, support, and elasticity.
   

2. Give an example of dense connective tissue.

1. Type of connective tissue that has a jellylike and flexible matrix; found at the ends of bones, in the ear, and in the nose.
   
   

2. Type of involuntary muscle made up of elongated, spindle-shaped cells; found around many internal organs.
   
   

3. The category of tissue that has a matrix and fibers.
   
   

4. Type of tissue that lines the mouth.
   
   

5. Name the two main layers of skin and their major characteristics, including the tissues found in each layer.
   
   

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