Animal Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of the cartilages?
A
- contains fibres of proteins
- elastin and collagen
2
Q
What is the function of the cartilages?
A
- cartilage, among other things prevents the end of the bones rubbing together and causing damage
3
Q
What is the structure of smooth muscles?
A
thick and thin filaments
4
Q
What is the function of smooth muscles?
A
- contraction
5
Q
What is the structure of skeletal muscles?
A
- contain myofibrils which contains contractile proteins
6
Q
What is the function of skeletal muscles?
A
- a tissue that needs ti be able to shorten in length in order to move bones.
7
Q
What is the structure of ciliated epithelial?
A
- made up of ciliated epithelial cells
- hair like structure called cilia
8
Q
What is the function of ciliated epithelial?
A
- ciliated epithelial lines the trachea
9
Q
What is the structure of squamous epithelial?
A
- made up of specialised squamous epithelial cell
10
Q
What is the function of squamous epithelial?
A
- present when rapid diffusion across a surface is essential.
