tissue types Flashcards
1
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muscle tissue structure
A
ability to contract and relax
2
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muscle function
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- control movement of oxygen, blood, nutrients and remove waste.
- controlling body movements internally
3
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smooth muscle tissue function
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partly regulates the respiratory tract, blood vessel, diameter, involuntary. Non striated
4
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cardiac muscle tissue function
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contract the heart, acts to pump blood around the body. Involuntary. In the wall of the heart
5
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skeletal muscle tissue function
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responsible for pulling on bones to generate movement. Stability and posture. Involuntary
6
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connective tissue structure
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most contain fibrous strands.
Contain fluid component -> ground substance
7
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connective tissue function
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- support and structure of internal organs, hold in place.
- transport of substances
- protective role
- provides stability of movement
- stores energy
8
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connective tissue location
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- between different tissues and organs
- within and around body organs
9
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connective tissue examples
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- blood, bones, tendons, ligaments
10
Q
epithelial tissue structure
A
large sheets of continuous cells
11
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epithelial tissue function
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- protection - lines internal organs and external surfaces.
- secretion of substances
- absorption
12
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epithelial tissue location
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- body surfaces
- line body cavities
- major component of glands.
