Tissues

Question 1

Define a tissue

Answer 1

A group of cells and their intercellular material, which work together to carry out a particular function

Question 2

Structure and function of epithelial tissue

Answer 2

Structure: Found lining hollow organs e.g gut and skin
Function: surface covering, absorption and secretion

Question 3

Structure and function of nervous tissue

Answer 3

Structure: CNS, PNS, and consists of neurons and neuralgia
Function: detection, storage and relaying of information

Question 4

Structure and function of connective tissue

Answer 4

Dense regular:
-structure: tendons and ligaments
-functions: provides strength and attachments
Hyaline cartilage:
-structure: ends of bones, joints, trachea
-function: absorption of shock and reducing friction

Question 5

Structure and function of muscular tissue

Answer 5

Structure:
-smooth: organs, involuntary e.g peristalsis
-Cardiac: heart, involuntary
-skeletal: attached to bones, voluntary
Function: to generate physical energy and heat