Organells/Tissues

Question 1

Tissues

Answer 1

Formed by groups of specialized cells.

Four main types of tissues: Nervous tissue, Epithelial tissue, Muscle tissue, Connective tissue.

Question 2

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 2

Sheets of cells that cover the exterior surfaces of the body.
Ex: Lining of hollow organs (intestines), Epidermis (skin)

Question 3

Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Binds the cells and organs of the body together and functions in the protection, support, and integration of all parts of the body.
Ex: Fat and other soft tissues, Bone, Tendons

Question 4

Muscle Tissue

Answer 4

Responds to stimulation and contracts to provide movement, and occurs as three major types: Skeletal (voluntary), Smooth, Cardiac (heart)

Question 5

Nervous Tissue

Answer 5

Allows the propagation of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate between different regions of the body.
Ex: Brain, Spinal cord, Nerves

Question 6

Tissue Membranes

Answer 6

Thin layer or sheet of cells that cover the outside of the body, organs, internal passageways, and lining of moveable joint cavities.
Ex: Connective tissue, Epithelial membranes