Tissue

Question 1

How many types of tissue are there?

Answer 1

4 Types of tissue

Question 2

What are the types of tissue?

Answer 2

1. Epithelial Tissue
2. Connective Tissue
3. Muscle Tissue
4. Nervous Tissue

Question 3

What is Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 3

Sheets of cells that cover the exterior surface of the body, lines internal cavities and passageways, and forms certain glands.

Question 4

What is Connective Tissue?

Answer 4

Binds the cells and the organs of the body together. Its function is to provide protection, support and integration to all parts of the body.

Question 5

What is Muscle Tissue?

Answer 5

Muscle tissue is excitable, responding to stimulation and contracting to provide movement. Occurs in three major types: Skeletal (voluntary) muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle in the heart.

Question 6

What is Nervous Tissue?

Answer 6

Excitable tissue that allows the movement of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate between different regions of the body.

Question 7

How many components is tissue made from?

Answer 7

Two components: cells and extracellular matrix/material (ECM)