Tissues of the Body

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

Tissue: a collection of cells specialised for a particular function

Question 2

Histology

Answer 2

Histology: the study of the structures of tissues using special staining techniques combined with light and electron microscopy

Question 3

Biopsy

Answer 3

Biopsy: the removal of a small piece of tissue from an organ or part of the body for microscopic examination

Question 4

Epithelia

Answer 4

Sheets of contiguous cells, of varied embryonic origin, which cover the external surfaces and line internal surfaces of the body

Question 5

Gland

Answer 5

Gland: a collection of cells or epithelial cell specialised for secretion

Question 6

Connective Tissue

Answer 6

A continuum throughout the body linking together muscle, epithelial and nervous tissue whilst also providing metabolic and physiological support