Specialized cells and tissues Flashcards

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Groups of specialized cells that function together to perform specialized tasks

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Tissue

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Four types of animal tissue

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  1. Epithelial Tissue
  2. Connective Tissue
  3. Muscle Tissue
  4. Nervous tissue
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  1. Epithelial Tissue
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Lines body cavities and the outer surface of the body

protects structures

Forms glands that produce hormones, enzymes, and sweat

Made of cells tightly packed together

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  1. Connective Tissue
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Supports & protects structures

For the blood

Stores fat

Fills empty space

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  1. muscle Tissue
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Allows for movement

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  1. Nervous Tissue
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Responds to stimuli

Transmits & stores information

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7
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Hierarchy of living organisms

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CELLS–> TISSUES–> ORGANS–> ORGAN SYSTEMS–> ORGANISIMS

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Group of organs functioning together

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Organ System

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How many types of tissue are in the human body?

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4

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10
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Tightly packed cells that protect strructure

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Epithelial Tissue

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Stores fat, and fills empty space and other tissue

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Connective Tissue

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How many types of tissue are in the Muscular System

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3 types

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13
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3 types of tissue are found in the muscular system

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Skeletal Tissue
Smooth Tissue
Cardiac Tissue

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Skeletal Tissue

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Voluntary muscles for movement

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Smooth Tissue

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In blood vessels, stomach and other organs ( involuntary)

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Cardiac Tissue

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Only in the heart ( involuntary)

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Cardiac Tissue

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Only in the heart ( involuntary)

18
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What do cells work together to form?

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Tissue

19
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What does tissue work together to form?

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Organs

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What do organs work together to form?

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Organ systems

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What do organ systems work together to form?

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Organisms

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a group of organs that work together in the body to perform a complex function,

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Organ system