Tissues And Cells Flashcards
1
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What is the organisation of cells and tissues
A
Cells > Tissues > Organs > Organ Systems > Organism
2
Q
4 Types of tissues
A
Muscular
Nervous
Epithelial
Connective
3
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What is muscular tissues?
A
Any tissue made of muscle cells
Skeletal, smooth and cardiac
Made of muscle fibres
4
Q
Nervous
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Made of neurons
Central and peripheral nervous system
Brain and spinal cord are central
5
Q
Epithelial
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Covering or lining tissue
Outer layer of skin, inner and outer layer of organs
Closely joined cells that are thin and flat, or column or cubed shaped
Form a smooth surface
6
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Connective
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Support and connection
Cells are far apart separated by a non-cellular matrix
Bone, blood, fat storage, cartilage and tendons/ligaments