NGN HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology/200 Questions And Answers GRADED A+

NGN HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology/200 Questions And Answers GRADED A+ What is histology? - Correct Answer -The study of tissues What is a tissue? - Correct Answer -A group of cells that act together to perform a specific function. What are the fundamental tissues? - Correct Answer -Epithelial Connective Muscle Nerve (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 Answer -Corneum Lucidum Granulosum Germivatum ( basale & spinosum) Mnemonic: Candy Lions Growl Great.