Tissues:Four Basic Types

Question 1

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 1

Protection,Absorption,Secretion,
Filtration

Question 2

Epithelial tissue

Answer 2

Simple squamous epithelial
Cuboidal epithelial
Columnar Epithelial
Stratified squamous epithelial

Question 3

Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Supports and binds other tissue,
Provides insulation and protection
Stores energy
Transports substances.blood

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

Lose connective tissue:
Supports and cushions organs.
Dense connective tissue:
Contains more collagen fibres
Adipose tissue:Stores fat
Cartilage:Provides flexible support
Bone:Dense connective tissue stores minerals.
Blood:fluid connective tissue,transports nutrients,gases and waste

Question 5

Muscle tissue

Answer 5

3 types
Skeletal,cardiac and smooth.
Function:Responsible for movement.
Maintains posture

Question 6

Nervous tissue

Answer 6

Composed of neurons
Function:Transmits electrical signals throughout the body.processes information and co ordinates responses.

Question 8

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