Tissues (general)
How is the Epithelium classified?
Structure (shape and # of layers)
What are the primary functions of the connective tissues?
protecting, supporting and binding together.
What 2 cells make up nervous tissues?
neurons and neuroglia
What are the two surfaces of the epithelium called?
Apical surface and the basal surface.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac and smooth
Is the extracellular matrix living or non-living?
Nonliving
What is the main role of nervous tissue?
To detect stimuli and transmit electrical & chemical signals
If the epithelium was simple squamous, what does this imply about the shape of the cells in the tissue?
They are flat.
Which muscle tissue has NO striations?
Smooth muscle
Name 3 of the 4 MAJOR types of connective tissue.
Loose, dense, supporting, fluid
What type of connective tissue transports oxygen, nutrients and waste throughout the body?
Blood
What is the study of tissues?
Histology
Which type of epithelial tissue secretes mucus from the goblet cells?
Simple columnar
Which of the muscles is controlled voluntarily?
Skeletal muscle.
What is the function of the Areolar tissue?
Wraps and cushions organs, and binds tissues together.
What are the 3 parts of the nervous system?
the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Which tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed?
Connective Tissue
What is below the epithelial tissue?
Basement membrane
Where is cardiac muscle found?
In the heart.
Which cartilage covers the ends of joints and serves as padding?
Hyaline cartilage.
What is the difference between tendons and ligaments?
Tendons connect muscle to bone
Ligaments connect bone to bone