Tissues

Question 1

Define a Tissue.

Answer 1

A group of cells working together to perform one or more specific functions.

Question 2

What is the study of tissues called?

Answer 2

Histology

Question 3

There are 4 types of tissues. State them.

Answer 3

Connective Tissues
Nervous Tissues
Epithelial Tissues
Muscle Tissues

Question 4

What is an Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 4

They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands.

Question 4

What are the functions of the Epithelial tissue?

Answer 4

Protection
Secretion
Absorption
Excretion
Filtration
Diffusion
Sensory reception.

Question 5

What is the function of Connective Tissues?

Answer 5

Connective tissues bind structures together

Form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole

Store fat

Transport substances

Protect against disease

help repair tissue damage.

Question 6

What is the function of Muscle Tissue?

Answer 6

Muscle tissue is composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts.

Question 7

What is the function of Nervous Tissues?

Answer 7

It is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities.

Creates an awareness of the environment

Plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.

Question 8

The cells in nervous tissue that generate and conduct impulses are called…

Answer 8

Neurons

Question 9

What are the three principal parts of a Neuron?

Answer 9

Dendrites
Cell Body
Axon

Question 10

Define Dendrites.

Answer 10

Dendrites are extensions, or processes, of the cytoplasm that carry impulses to the cell body.

Question 11

Define Axon

Answer 11

An extension or process that carries impulses away from the cell body.