Study Notes 2

Question 1

A group of closely associated cells that work together to carry out a specific function or group of functions

Answer 1

Tissue

Question 2

These have the specialized ability to contract and relax

Answer 2

Muscle Tissues

Question 3

These line the body cavities that open to the exterior

Answer 3

Mucous membranes

Question 4

They provide extra padding, insulation and support. They also serve as a nutrient reserve

Answer 4

Adipose or Fat tissues

Question 5

The microscopic study of tissues

Answer 5

Histology

Question 6

Tissues and their functions:

Muscles

Answer 6

Cotracts

Question 7

Tissues and their functions:

Epithelial

Answer 7

Protect

Question 8

Tissues and their functions:

Nervous

Answer 8

Communicate

Question 9

Tissues and their functions:

Connective

Answer 9

Support

Question 10

An abnormal growth of cells

Answer 10

Tumor

Question 11

Malignancy (cancer) of connective tissue

Answer 11

Sarcoma

Question 12

The word means non-cancerous

Answer 12

Benign

Question 13

Means cancerous

Answer 13

carcinoma

Question 14

Cancerous malignancy of epithelial cells

Answer 14

Malignant