Epithelial Tissue
Name the 3 shapes of epithelial tissue.
squamous, cuboidal, columnar
What is the function of mast cells?
To prevent clotting
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth
Which part of nerve tissue functions in transmitting signals?
neurons
What are the 4 main types of tissue?
Muscle, epithelial, nerve, connective
Made of large, tightly packed cells
fat
Designed to change their shape
what is muscle tissue
Which muscle tissue is voluntary?
skeletal
What are the parts of a neuron?
Axon & dendrite
What is a single layer of squished cells called?
Simple squamous
Found in the esophagus and stomach
what is a smooth muscle
Where is elastic connective tissue found?
ears, vocal cords
Which muscle tissue(s) is/are involuntary?
smooth & cardiac
What is the function of the neuroglia?
support, spread impulses
What is Found only in the heart
cardiac muscle
simple=
single layer
What is the function of loose connective tissue and where is it found?
binds underlying organs to skin.
What form does muscle tissue take/what does it look like?
Striated
What is the function of nerve tissue?
Regulates and controls body function & activity
What does a tendon connect?
muscle to bone
Needed for movement, support, and protection
What is bone tissue
Connective tissue is found?
ligaments and tendons
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bone?
tendons
Where is nerve tissue found?
spinal cord
What is blood