Tissues

Question 1

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 1

Skin. Also covers organs, lines body openings, and forms some ducts and glands. Protects, absorbs, secretes, and excretes

Question 2

Voluntary or Striated Muscle Tissue

Answer 2

Controlled by conscious effort, like moving arm/leg. Striated refers to the appearance of the muscle.

Question 3

Involuntary or Smooth Muscle Tissue

Answer 3

Works without conscious efforts. Controlled by the nervous system and keeps automatic systems moving

Question 4

Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Answer 4

Specialized form of smooth muscle tissue only found in the heart.

Question 5

Connective Tissue

Answer 5

Fat, Cartilage, bone, blood vessels and scar tissue. A fibrous tissue with many functions, most importantly to connect/support body structures. Can be soft/rubbery or hard/rigid.

Question 6

Fascia

Answer 6

A connective tissue that forms a membrane around muscles/organs to separate/support them

Question 7

Nerve Tissue

Answer 7

Extends throughout the body to carry messages to and from the brain.