Bones and Biomechanics Module

Question 1

What are 3 terms for the Human Tissue Act 2008?

Answer 1

1. Voluntary donation of bodies
2. Required dual signed consent by the donor and an immediate family member
3. Most bodies are held for about 18 months, however body parts can be kept for longer periods for teaching and research (allowed under the Act)

Question 2

What are the 4 types of tissue?

Answer 2

Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous

Question 3

What is the structure of epithelial tissue?

Answer 3

Cells that have been continuously arranged in a sheet

Question 4

What are the functions of epithelial tissue? (4)

Answer 4

Physical protection, selective barrier for transportation of substances, secretion, sensation

Question 5

What are the two types of epithelial tissue?

Answer 5

Covering/lining, glandular (endocrine or exocrine)

Question 6

What is the structure of connective tissue?

Answer 6

Specialised cells, extracellular protein fibres, ground substance

Question 7

What are the functions of connective tissue? (6)

Answer 7

1. Structural framework
2. Transport fluids and dissolved materials
3. Protect delicate organs
4. Support, surround, and interconnect other types of tissue
5. Store energy
6. Defence

Question 8

What are the types of connective tissue proper?

Answer 8

Loose, dense

Question 9

What are the types of fluid connective tissue?

Answer 9

Blood, lymph

Question 10

What are the types of supporting connective tissue?

Answer 10

Cartilage, bone

Question 11

What is the purpose of muscle tissue?

Answer 11

Contraction to make a movement

Question 12

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

Answer 12

Skeletal, cardiac, smooth

Question 13

What is the function for nervous tissue?

Answer 13

Conducting electrical communication through impulses

Question 14

What do dendrites do?

Answer 14

Recieve info from other neurons

Question 15

What do axons do?

Answer 15

Conduct info in the form of electrical impulses to cells