Chapter 4 quiz Flashcards
function of epithelium
ptrotectjin of skin and body cavity membranes, absorption of digestive system lining, filtration if kidneys, and secretion of glands (perspiration, oil, digestive enzymes, mucus, hormones)
forms mucous, serous, and epidermal membranes
epithelium tissue
allows for organ movements within the body
muscle tissue
transmits electrochemical impulses
nervous tissue
supports body organs
connective tissue
cells of this tissue may absorb and/or secrete substances
epithelium tissue
basis of the major controlling system of the body
nervous tissue
the major function of the cells of this tissue type is to shorten
muscle
forms hormones
epithelium tissue
packages and protects body organs
connective tissue
characterized by having large amounts of nonliving matrix
connective tissue
allows you to smile, grasp, swim, ski, and shoot an arrow
muscle tissue
most widely distributed tissue type in the body
connective tissue
forms the brain and spinal cord
nervous tissue
connective tissue function
connects body parts, supports, and protects
muscle tissue function
movement, highly vascular, many cells and fibers
nervous tissue function
found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
lines the esophagus and forms the skin epidermis
stratified squamous
forms the lining of the stomach and small intestine
simple columnar
best suited for areas subject to friction
stratified squamous