tissues Flashcards
what do cells organize into
tissues
what do tissues form
organs
what type of cell have the potential to develop into many different cell types
during early development & growth
stem cells
what are the 4 types of cells
epithelial, muscle, neural, and connective
what are epithelial cells
covers most internal & external surfaces of the body
what are the functions of epithelial cells
protection, absorption, secretion, & excretion
what are muscle cells
composed of long, thin, contractile cells (myocytes)
what are the function of muscle cells if they are attached to bone
enable movement
what are the function of muscle cells in internal organs
enable
involuntary movement
what do neural cells do
composed of neurons that receive & transmit electrical
impulses across synapses
what are the function of connective cells
binds tissues and organs together