Chapter 5 Learning Objectives:

After studying this material you should be able to:

1. Name the four major classes into which all adult tissues are classified.
2. Identify the major structural components of tissues.
3. Describe the properties that distinguish epithelium from other tissues.
4. List and classify the 6 subtypes of epithelium presented in class, distinguish them from each other both structurally and functionally, and identify where each can be found in the body.
5. Describe how the structural differences of various epithelia relate to their specific functions within the body.
6. Explain why pseudostratified columnar epithelium belongs in the simple epithelia category.
7. Compare and contrast keratinized and non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
8. List the 2 properties common to all connective tissues.
9. Explain what the matrix of a connective tissue is and describe its components.
10. Classify the 10 subtypes of connective tissue into their primary (and secondary classification categories where appropriate), describe their cellular components and matrix, and explain what distinguishes them from each other, especially by how structure determines function.
11. Compare and contrast loose and dense connective tissue.
12. Describe some similarities, differences, and functional relationships between hyaline cartilage and bone.
13. Name the cell types that compose nervous tissue.
14. Identify the major parts of a nerve cell.
15. Name the 3 subtypes of muscular tissue, and compare and contrast them both structurally and functionally.
16. Compare and contrast exocrine and endocrine glands.
17. Distinguish between regeneration and fibrosis.

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