Anatomy and physiology- tissues Flashcards
1
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cells of similar structures and functions are grouped to form…
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tissues
2
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what are the 8 types of tissue
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epithelial
adipose
muscle
nervous
blood
cartlage
bone
connective
3
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what is epithelial tissue
A
it lines the surface of the body
4
Q
what is muscle tissue
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it is made out of fibers that contract
5
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what is nervous tissue
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consists of cells with projectioins that transmit electrical signs
6
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what is loose connective tissues
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acts as padding under skin and else where
7
Q
what is bone and cartilage tissue
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they are connective tissues made up of cells in a hard of stiff extracellular matrix
8
Q
what is blood connective tissue
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it is connective tissue made up of cells in a liquid matrix
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