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Tissues Flashcards

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Q

What are the 5 types of tissues?

A 
Nervous tissue
Blood
Muscle
Supporting (connective) tissue
Epithelia
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2
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What is blood composed of?

A

Cells & plasma

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3
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What cells are in the blood?

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RBCs - carry O2
Platelets - clotting
WBCs - immunity

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4
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What is the function of muscle?

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Contraction for movement

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5
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What are the 3 types of muscle?

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Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac

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What is the function of supporting tissue?

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Structural & metabolic support

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7
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What are the 2 types of supporting tissue?

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Loose - packing material

Dense - rigid support

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What are the 4 different specialised properties of epithelia?

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Physical protection
Diffusion
Absorption/secretion
Containment

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