Tissue Types

Question 1

what are the 4 tissue types?

Answer 1

epithelial, connective, nervous, muscle.

Question 2

what is the function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

lines body surfaces, cavities, tubules.
important in absorption, protection, secretion.

Question 3

whats the function of connective tissue?

Answer 3

supports body parts and connects them together.

Question 4

whats the function of nervous tissue?

Answer 4

conducts nerve impulses by reacting to stimuli.
important in coordinating bodily functions.

Question 5

whats the function of muscle tissue?

Answer 5

allows body movement.
allows movement of individual structures in the body.

Question 6

what are the 4 examples of specialised tissues in animals?

Answer 6

cartilage, ciliated epithelial, squamous epithelial, muscle.

Question 7

whats the function & description of squamous epithelial tissue?

Answer 7

made of smooth, flattened cells.
lines the inside of blood vessels and alveoli

Question 8

whats the function & description of muscle tissue?

Answer 8

made of many muscle cells that all contract in the same direction.

Question 9

whats the function & description of cartilage tissue?

Answer 9

strong tissue that is used to make tendons, connective tissue & bones.

Question 10

whats the function & description of ciliated epithelial tissue?

Answer 10

made of ciliated & goblet cells.
goblet - produce mucus.
cilia - wafter mucus away from lungs.