tissues Flashcards
there are how many types of tissue
four
four types of tissues
epithelial tissue,
connective tissue,
nervous tissue,
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
the outer surface of the body
lines body cavities
forms glands that produce hormones, enzymes, + sweat
how does epithelial tissue look
tightly packed together
example of epithelial tissue
skin + glands
connective tissue
support and protect structures
stores fat
fills empty space
examples of connective tissue
cartilage, blood, tendons, ligaments, bones
muscle tissue
allows for movement
examples of muscle tissue
muscles
biceps, quads, trapaziods
nervous tissue
responds to stimuli
transmits + stores information
stimuli
makes u feel
examples for nervous tissue
nerves
spinal cord
3 types of muscle
cardiac tissues
smooth tissues
skeletal tissues
cardiac tissues are found?
only in the heart
smooth tissues
in blood vessels and other organs
skeletal muscle
need them for movement
epidermus
the outer layer of skin
epithelial tissue
dermus
connective nevous and muscle tissue
provides structure
regulates heat, insulation
produces sweat
senses pain
transmits information
