Tissues Flashcards
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
Covers and lines body surfaces, protects body, absorbs nutrients, plays a role in detecting sensory stimuli
What are the main functions of connective tissue?
Provides structure, support, connects different tissues, supports, binds, and protects tissue and organs, plays role in structural support, nutrient storage, and tissue repair
What is the function of adipose tissue?
Stores fat in the form of triglycerides, helps maintain body temperature, cushions and protects organs
Where is adipose tissue commonly found?
Subcutaneous layer, around organs, in bone marrow
What is the primary characteristic of dense connective tissue?
Provides strong, flexible support and resistance to stretching, forms tendons and ligaments
What is the role of loose connective tissue?
Provides loose flexible support, acts as a cushioning material, facilitates the exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood vessels and tissues
What is the main function of cartilage?
Provides flexible support while maintaining shape, cushions between bones to reduce friction
What are the primary functions of bone tissue?
Provides rigid support of the body, protects organs, stores calcium and phosphorus, houses bone marrow
What is the main role of muscle tissue?
Enables movement and contraction, plays crucial role in bodily functions, locomotion, circulation, digestion
What does skeletal muscle facilitate?
Facilitates movement of the skeleton through voluntary contractions, helps maintain body posture and stabilise joints, generates heat through muscle contractions
What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?
Pumps blood through the heart into the circulatory system, maintains a regular heartbeat
What is the role of smooth muscle?
Controls movements in internal organs, digestive tracts, blood vessels
What is the main function of nervous tissue?
Transmits electrical signals and controls body functions, made up of neurons
