Tissues In Vertebrae

Question 1

what are the four main tissues in vertebrae?

Answer 1

epithelial, connective, nervous, muscle

Question 2

what is the purpose of epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

made up of tight cells, makes up outer layer of body and lines internal organs

Question 3

simple epithelial tissue

Answer 3

single layered cells

Question 4

striated epithelial tissue

Answer 4

multiple layered cells

Question 5

squamous striated epithelial tissue

Answer 5

flat, multiple layered tissue, lines the esophagus

Question 6

cuboidal simple epithelial tissue

Answer 6

cube/tube like structure, single layered tissue, forms tubes in the kidneys

Question 7

columnar simple epithelial tissue

Answer 7

column like cells, single layered, lines the intestines

Question 8

what is the purpose of connective tissue?

Answer 8

numerous body functions (transports, supports, defends, provides structure)

Question 9

what are connective tissues made of?

Answer 9

consists of cell fibers including collagen and elastic and consists of extracellular matrix

Question 10

name all 6 types of connective tissue

Answer 10

loose, fibrous, adipose, cartilage, bone, blood

Question 11

what is the purpose of loose tissue?

Answer 11

found underneath the first layer of skin (epidermis), holds organs in place

Question 12

what is the purpose of fibrous tissue

Answer 12

packed with collagen fibers, forms tendons and ligaments

Question 13

what is the purpose of blood?

Answer 13

special connective tissue, transports substances throughout the body,

Question 13

what is the purpose of bone tissue?

Answer 13

calcium and phosphate storage, contains living cells that allow bones to grow

Question 14

what is the purpose of adipose tissue?

Answer 14

fat is stored within these cells, helps insulate body and store energy

Question 15

what is the purpose of cartilage tissue?

Answer 15

forms strong skeletal material, makes up our ears and nose,

Question 16

substances that make up blood

Answer 16

plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

Question 18

plasma is made of

Answer 18

water, salts. dissolved proteins, enzymes

Question 18

what do red blood cells do?

Answer 18

contain oxygen + carry it throughout our body

Question 18

what do white blood cells do?

Answer 18

defend the body against infection

Question 19

what do platelets do?

Answer 19

sent to injured area and aid with blood clotting

Question 20

ligaments are connective tissue that

Answer 20

connect bone to bone

Question 21

tendons are connective tissue that

Answer 21

connect muscle to bone