Lecture 1

Question 1

Tissues perform functions that help maintain ______

Cells in a tissue are surrounded by or embedded in a complex extracellular material called _______

Answer 1

Homeostasis

Matrix

Question 2

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 2

Layers/sheets of cells very little matrix
Covers/protects body surfaces lines cavities
Skin, lining of tracts, glands

Question 3

Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Sparse cells
Lots of matrix containing fibres
Supports body structures 
Transports substances
Bones, cartilage, fat, tendon, blood

Question 4

Muscle Tissue

Answer 4

Long fibre-like cells
Strong fibres capable of pulling loads
Muscles, skeletal, smooth and cardiac

Question 5

Nervous Tissue

Answer 5

Highly cellular of many types conducting and supporting
Communication and coordination between body parts
Nerves, sensory organs, brain and spinal cord