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Tissues that are “bulbous” at the apical surface and flatten and stretch as the organ fills like the urinary bladder are classified as:   Obj 4.5

Grace stepped on a tack in the carpet which is a ___________ detected by a ___________. This information is sent to a _______________, the brain, where it is determined that the skin on the foot is out of normal range. The brain sends signals to _____________ that cause physiological responses to jerk the foot up.  Obj 1.6/ 1.7

Neutrophils and macrophages are WBCs that engulf bacteria and cell debris are known as: Obj 4.11

Hilda damaged cartilage in her joint while exercising. She learned that she will have to wait a few months before returning to physical activity. Why is cartilage, in general, slow to heal?  Obj 4.6/ 4.13

Which type of cell are located within the dermal papillae for light touch and pressure?  Obj 5.4

What type of protein fiber, commonly found in the extracellular matrix, is extensible but recoils? Obj 4.3

What tissue composes the upper papillary layer of the dermis?  Obj 5.6

Striated, multinucleate cells are commonly found in:  Obj 4.14

These glands are found in the ear canal and produce earwax, which helps trap dirt and debris.  Obj 5.11

How do melanocytes and keratinocytes work together to protect the skin from UV damage? Obj 5.4 and 5.8