AP Bio Systems-Chapter Part 2 Flashcards
Connective tissue
Fibrous tissue that provides structure and support
Includes bones, cartilage, blood, adipose (fat) tissue, ligaments, and tendons
Epithelial tissue
Tissue that lines the body
Can have a wide variety of structures and functions (absorption, protection, sensation, cleaning, secretion, execretion, etc. )
Muscular tissue
Responsible for locomotion both internally and externally
3 major types of muscular tissue
Skeletal (striated) muscle, cardiac, smooth
Skeletal (striated)
Includes all voluntary movement
Cardiac
Special muscle that comprises the heart
Smooth
Lines organs and the gastrointestinal track, responsible for peristalsis
Nervous tissue
Responsible for coordination and control of the body
Nervous tissue
Responsible for coordination and control of the body
Comprised of neurons and glial cells
Stimuli
Anything unpick up/sense
Animal tissues are arranged in
Organs
Organs comprise ________ that allow for
Organ systems
The animal to accomplish life’s functions