Specialized cells and tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is epithelial tissue?
A
- forms a protective barrier
- tightly packed
- may be one cell thick or multiple layers
- lines body cavities
2
Q
What is Connective tissue?
A
- joins other tissues together
- forms blood and stores fat
- fills empty space
3
Q
What is muscle tissue?
A
- allows for movement
- skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
4
Q
What is nervous tissue?
A
- responds to stimuli
- transmits and stores information
5
Q
What are examples of connective tissues?
A
- tendons
- ligaments
- cartilage
- bones
- blood
6
Q
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
A
Skeletal - voluntary movement
Smooth - involuntary movement
Cardiac - only found in heart, involuntary
