Primary Tissues Flashcards
1
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Epithelial tissue
A
Covers exposed surfaces- skin.
Lines internal passageways-digestive tract.
Forms secretory glands- sweat.
2
Q
Connective
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Fills internal spaces.
Structural support.
Stores energy-fat.
3
Q
Muscle tissue
A
Contracts to produce movement.
Includes skeletal muscle- moves bones
Cardiac muscles- heart
Smooth muscles- digestive tract, regulates diameter of blood vessels
4
Q
What type of muscle is voluntary
A
Skeletal
5
Q
What type of muscle is involuntary
A
Smooth and cardiac
6
Q
Neural tissue
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Conducts electrical impulses
Carries information- tells muscles to contract, glands to excrete
Can be very specialized
