1.1.3 Held Together by a Thread

Question 1

cell

Answer 1

smallest unit of life

Question 2

tissue

Answer 2

an integrated group of cells with a common function and/or structure

Question 3

organs

Answer 3

a collection of tissues in an organism that performs a specific function, such as the heart, brain, skin, and liver

Question 4

organ systems

Answer 4

a group of organs that work together to perform one or more function

Question 5

histology

Answer 5

the study of the microscopic anatomy of tissues, also known as microanatomy.

Question 6

physiology

Answer 6

the way in which a living organism or bodily part function

Question 7

location of nervous tissue

Answer 7

nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain

Question 8

function of nervous tissue

Answer 8

to receive, interpret, and respond to signals

Question 9

location of epithelial tissue

Answer 9

outer surfaces of all organs and blood vessels, in the mouth, and on the surfaces of humans (lining)

Question 10

functions of epithelial tissue

Answer 10

works to absorb, secrete, protect, and sense for us (lining)

Question 11

location of muscle tissue

Answer 11

makes up the muscles in the body

Question 12

three types of muscle tissue

Answer 12

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

Question 13

location of skeletal muscle tissue

Answer 13

attached to bones

Question 14

location of smooth muscle tissue

Answer 14

walls of internal organs

Question 15

location of cardiac muscle tissue

Answer 15

in the walls of the heart

Question 16

function of muscle tissue

Answer 16

provides the ability to contract and move

Question 17

location of connective tissue

Answer 17

is attached to and in between other tissues

Question 18

Function of connective tissue

Answer 18

Works to hold organs in place, attach muscle to bones, link bones with joints, and enable other tissues to stretch.

Question 19

what is a histologist

Answer 19

a medical scientist who prepares, examines and tests samples and specimens from humans, animals and plants. The work they do can help diagnose diseases or discover abnormalities within samples.

Question 20

What is adipose

Answer 20

Also known as fat, a type of connective tissue filled with lipid cells.

Question 21

What is blood

Answer 21

Fluid (plasma) that circulates the body that contains rbc, wbc, and platels.

Question 22

What is the function of blood

Answer 22

It transports nutrients, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, transports hormones, regulates body pH and temperature, immune defense.

Question 23

What is cartilage function

Answer 23

Cartilage has many functions, including the ability to resist compressive forces, enhance bone resilience, and provide support on bony areas where there is a need for flexibility

Question 24

Function of tendon

Answer 24

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball. A tendon serves to move the bone or structure.

Question 25

Function of ligament

Answer 25

Very small band of flexible and hard connective tissue (very fibrous), Connects two bones or cartilages. Also holds together a joint.

Question 26

What is a nerve

Answer 26

A bundle of fibers that sends impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and then sends to and from the muscles and organs

Question 27

function of orbicularis oculi

Answer 27

surrounding the eyeball. Allows you to close your eyes and squint

Question 28

function of orbicularis oris

Answer 28

lips. allows you to do anything with your lips (eating, talking, spitting, drinking, etc.)

Question 29

function of temporalis

Answer 29

side of the head, superior to ear. Allows you to move lower jaw.

Question 30

How does the distribution of tissues contribute to our appearance and to our identity?

Answer 30

Bone tissue can shape our skeleton, muscle tissue can give us a more or less full figure, and fat tissue can determine the shape of cheeks and eyes. Think about the action of the muscles you have built on your maniken.