Different types of tissues Flashcards
1
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Different types of tissue
A
- connective tissue
- epithelial tissue,
- muscle tissue
- nervous tissue
2
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What is connective tissue
A
Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body.
E.g: bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissue.
3
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What is epithelial tissue
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Tissue that forms the outer layer of organs
e.g: skin, lining of organs
4
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What is muscular tissue
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Responds to stimuli contracting and lengthening to produce movement of body parts
Three types
- Skeletal: Voluntary, striated
- Cardiac: involuntary, striated
- Involuntary: smooth, non striated
5
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What is nervous tissue:
A
Made up of neurons
