Tissue Flashcards
What is epithelial tissue?
Skin and lining of the digestive system
What does epithelial tissue look like?
Thin sheets of tightly packed cells covering surfaces and lining internal organs
What is the function of epithelial tissue
Protection from dehydration and low friction
What are examples of connective tissue
1- bone
2-tendons
3-blood
Description of connection tissue
Various types of cells and fibres held together by a liquid, a solid, or a gel, known as a matrix
Function of connective tissue
Support and insulation
Examples of muscle tissue
Muscles that make bones move
Muscles surrounding digestive tract
Muscles surrounding heart
Description of muscle tissue
Bundles of long cells called muscle fibres that contain specialized proteins capable of shortening or contracting
Function of muscle tissue
Movement
Example of nerve tissue
Brain, nerves in sensory organs
Description of nerve tissues
Long thin cells with fine branches at the ends capable of conducting electrical impulse
Function of nerve tissue
Sensory, communication within the body, an co-ordination of body functions
