Animal Tissues

Question 1

Fill in the blank about epithelial tissue:

• Cells are close together forming ______.

• They have no blood vessels - receive nutrients through _________.

• Specialised for functions such as protection and _________.

Answer 1

• (sheets)
• (diffusion)
• (excretion)

Question 2

Fill in the blank about connective tissue:

• Consists of proteins and _______________.

• Matrix separates living cells within the tissue and enables it to withstand ______.

• It’s found in the blood, bone, cartilage, etc.

Answer 2

• (polysaccharides)
• (weight)

Question 3

Fill in the blank about muscle tissue:

• Muscle tissue is well vascularised (many _____ ______).

• They contain actin and ______ which allows the muscle to contract.

Answer 3

• (blood vessels)
• (myosin)

Question 4

Fill in the blank about nervous tissue:

• Made up of _________ cells with the ability to conduct electrical impulses.

• Functions include homeostasis, sensory input, etc.

Answer 4

• (elongated)