plw tissue types Flashcards
forms membranes that cover organs
epithelium
allows movement of the limbs and organ movements within the body
muscle
cells of this tissue may absorb and/or secrete substances
epithelium
the function is to coordinate the body’s activities
nervous
surrounds and cushions body organs
Connective
uses electrochemical signals to carry out its function
nervous
widely distributed found in bones, cartilage, and fat deposits
connective
forms the brain and spinal cord
nervous
can be simple or stratified
epithelium
can be smooth or striated
muscle
what is a tissue
a collection of cells
The inside of the intestines are lined with-
simple columnar epithelium
The urinary system is lined with
transitional epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium performs what function
allow for rapid diffusion of gases, nutrients, and waste products across a membrane
microvilli
tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of certain cells, primarily found lining the small intestine, that significantly increase the cell’s surface area, allowing for greater absorption of nutrients and other substances