Connective
This type of connective tissue acts as a cushion and for long-term energy storage.
What is adipose
Function of the basement membrane
brain, spinal cord and nerves
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue
skeletal
smooth
cardiac
The four types of tissues
epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscle
What are the 3 types of fibers in connective tissue
collagen, elastic and reticular
Tissues can be classified by number of cell layers and cell shapes, describe the different types of each
Simple - single layer of cells
Stratified - several layers
Squamous cells - flat and scale like
Cuboidal - square with large central nucleus
Columnar - columns with elongated nuclei
There is only one type of muscle tissue that is voluntary, what is it
skeletal muscle tissue
heparin and histamine
Where can simple cuboidal epithelial tissue be located
Kidney ducts, glands, pancreas and liver
What is the function of nervous tissue
send and receive messages
describe cardiac muscle tissue
contains intercalated discs, striated, single nucleus and involuntary
List the 5 types of connective tissue
What are the 7 functions of epithelial tissue
cover/lines organs, inner lining of body cavities, lines hollow organs, protection, secretion, absorption, excretion
Does nervous tissue regenerate
NO
intestine, stomach and bladder
List the 4 types of tissue that regenerate
Epithelial, loose and dense connective tissue, bone
Bone cells are known as what
osteocytes
Name and describe the two types of glands
Exocrine - product secreted into a duct then empties onto a surface
Endocrine - ductless gland, product is secreted directly into the tissue
What are the function of neuroglial cells
support and bind the components of nervous tissue, carry on phagocytosis, and supply nutrients to neurons
Muscles make up what % of body weight
40-50%