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Tissues (general)
Epithelial Tissues
Muscle Tissues
Connective Tissues
Nervous Tissues
100
Define tissue.
Groups of cells with a similar function and structure.
100

What is the main function of epithelial tissues?

To line and protect organs

100
What is the function of the muscle tissues?
To produce movement.
100
What are the primary functions of the connective tissues?
protecting, supporting and binding together.
100

What cells make up nervous tissues?

nerve cells

200
What are the four basic types of tissues in the human body?
Epithelial, Muscle, Connective and Nervous.
200

What is the major organ of the body made up of epithelial tissues?

Skin

200

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How do the muscle tissues produce movement?

By contraction or shortening.

200

Give 1 example of a connective tissue

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200

What are the main functions of nervous tissues?

To send signals to and from the brain and process information

300

Which tissue lines organs, protects, and regenerates quickly?

Epithelial tissue

300

True or False: Epithelial tissues can come in many different shapes and sizes to perform different functions

True

300
Name the three types of muscle.
Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth muscle.
300

Connective Tissue that provides the body primary structure

Bones

300

Why are nervous tissues connected in fibers and networks?

To connect and send electric signals throughout the body.

400
Which tissue can be classified as voluntary or involuntary?
Muscle tissue.
400

What are 3 characteristics of epithelial tissues?

tightly packed, in one or more layers of cells, regenerate quickly

400
Which of the muscles is controlled voluntarily?
Skeletal muscle.
400

Name 5 examples types of connective tissue.

Bone, cartilage, ligaments, fat tissue, blood, lymph tissue.

400
What are the 3 parts of the nervous system?
the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
500

Which tissue is the most abundant and joins parts of the body?

Connective.

500

Other than skin, name another organ primarily composed of epithelial tissues.

glands, bladder, sinuses, lining of stomach/intestines

500
Where is cardiac muscle found?
In the heart.
500

Name something unique about the state of connective tissues compared to the other types of tissues.

Connective tissues can be solids, liquids, or gel-like substances.

500

Why are nervous tissues different from the other 3 types of tissues?

They do not regenerate quickly.