Tissues

Question 1

Define a tissue

Answer 1

A group of cells that work together to perform a function

Question 2

state the function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs, body cavities and ducts ; forms glands

Question 3

state the function of connective tissue?

Answer 3

Protects, supports and binds organs, stores energy as far; provides immunity

Question 4

state the function of muscular tissue?

Answer 4

generates the physical force needed to make body structures move; generates body heat

Question 5

state the function of nervous tissue?

Answer 5

detects changes in the body and responds by generating nerve impulses. maintenance of homeostasis

Question 6

Name the four categories of tissues

Answer 6

Connective tissue
muscle tissue
cardiovascular tissue
epithelial tissue

Question 7

state the major functions of epithelial tissues

Answer 7

covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs, body cavities and ducts; form glands

Question 8

State the property shared by all muscle tissues

Answer 8

consists of elongated cells (myocytes) called muscle fibres