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A histologist examines a of tissue using a light microscope. She notices that the tissue consists of cells separated by an extracellular matrix containing numerous collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. Which of the following best describes this tissue? a. epithelium b. connective tissue c. muscle tissue d. nervous tissue e. gland tissue - Answer-B Which branch of anatomy are you primarily studying when you go to the Biology 315 cadaver lab at WSU? a. histology b. gross anatomy c. comparative anatomy d. developmental anatomy e. functional morphology - Answer-B Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelia? a. ability to regenerate b. innervated by sensory neurons c. cell-cell junctions d. contains numerous blood capillaries e. apical and basal surfaces - Answer-D Which of the following structures is part of the axial region of the body? a. neck b. fingers and toes c. arms d. wrists e. legs - Answer-AWhich of the following is classified as a ventral body cavity? a. lateral thoracic cavity b. mediastinum c. abdominal cavity d. pelvic cavity e. all the above are ventral body cavities - Answer-E Which of the following organs is in a dorsal body cavity? a. heart b. lungs c. stomach d. brain e. urinary bladder - Answer-D