Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of tissues?
A
Nervous tissue Blood Muscle Supporting (connective) tissue Epithelia
2
Q
What is blood composed of?
A
Cells & plasma
3
Q
What cells are in the blood?
A
RBCs - carry O2
Platelets - clotting
WBCs - immunity
4
Q
What is the function of muscle?
A
Contraction for movement
5
Q
What are the 3 types of muscle?
A
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
6
Q
What is the function of supporting tissue?
A
Structural & metabolic support
7
Q
What are the 2 types of supporting tissue?
A
Loose - packing material
Dense - rigid support
8
Q
What are the 4 different specialised properties of epithelia?
A
Physical protection
Diffusion
Absorption/secretion
Containment