Tissues

Question 1

Define tissues

Answer 1

Groups of cells with similar structure and function

Question 2

What are the types of epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

.Squamous
.Cuboidal
.Columnar

Question 3

Describe the structure of squamous tissue and the function

Answer 3

Structure- Flat

Function- Filtration in kidney and lungs

Question 4

Describe the structure of cuboidal tissue and its function

Answer 4

Structure- Box-like

Function- For secretion and absorption

Question 5

Describe the structure of columnar tissue and its function

Answer 5

Structure- Tall

Function- For secretion and absorption, it also lines digestive tract

Question 6

Define connective tissue

Answer 6

It keeps everything together

Question 7

What do all epithelial tissue have in common?

Answer 7

All epithelial tissue are made up of closely packed cells

Question 8

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Answer 8

Function- Carries nerve impulses

Question 9

Where are nervous tissue found?

Answer 9

Brain, spinal chord, nerves

Question 10

Give the 3 types of muscle tissue

Answer 10

.Skeletal
.Cardiac
.Smooth

Question 11

Where are the 3 types of muscle tissue found?

Answer 11

Skeletal- Attached to bones and causes movement
Cardiac-Heart
Smooth- Lines the walls of blood vessels and certain organs such as the digestive tract

Question 12

Give example of organ systems

Answer 12

circulatory system.
respiratory system.
digestive system.
nervous system.
reproductive system.