A2 : Characteristics Of Tissues

Question 1

List the types of simple epithelial tissue.

Answer 1

• Cuboidal
• Columnar
• Squamous
• Ciliated

Simple epithelial tissue consists of a single layer of cells

Question 2

What types of compound epithelial tissue are there?

Answer 2

• Simple
• Keratinised

Compound epithelial tissue consists of multiple layers of cells

Question 3

What are the main types of connective tissue?

Answer 3

• Blood
• Cartilage
• Bone
• Areolar
• Adipose

Connective tissue supports, binds, and protects other tissues and organs

Question 4

What are the types of muscle tissue?

Answer 4

• Striated
• Non-striated
• Cardiac

Muscle tissue is responsible for movement

Question 5

What are the components of nervous tissue?

Answer 5

• Neurones
• Neuroglia

Nervous tissue is involved in the transmission of impulses and support of neuronal function

Question 6

True or False: Cardiac muscle tissue is striated.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The connective tissue that stores fat is called _______.

Answer 7

Adipose

Question 8

What is the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Answer 8

Support and protect neurones

Neuroglia are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurones