Basic Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 types of Basic tissues
A
- Epithelial
- connective
- muscle
- nervous
2
Q
What are the traits of epithelial tissue?
A
- covers exposed surfaces
- lines internal passageways and chambers
- forms secretory glands
3
Q
What are the traits of connective tissue?
A
- fills internal spaces
- provides structural support
- stores energy
4
Q
What are the traits of muscle tissue?
A
- contracts to produce movement
- includes cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle
5
Q
What are the traits of Nervous tissue?
A
- Conducts electrical impulses
- carries information
6
Q
What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
A
- provide physical protection
- control permeability
- provide sensation
- produce specialised secretions
7
Q
What are the functions of connective tissue?
A
- establish a structural framework for the body
- transport fluids and dissolved minerals
- protect delicate organs
- support, surround and interconnect other types of tissue
- Store energy, especially in the form of triglycerides
- defend the body from invading microorganisms
8
Q
What are the three types of connective tissue?
A
- connective tissue proper
- fluid connective tissues
- supporting connective tissues
9
Q
What are the functions of nervous tissue?
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