Tissues other

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

A group of similar cells that function together to carry out specialised activities

Question 2

What influences structure and function of tissue?

Answer 2

The material that surrounds the cells of the tissue and the connections between cells that form the tissue

Question 3

Histology

Answer 3

The study of body tissues

Question 4

Types of tissues

Answer 4

Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
Nervous

Question 5

Membrane

Answer 5

A flat sheet of pliable tissue that covers or lines part of the body

Question 6

Epithelial membranes

Answer 6

Composed of an epithelial layer sitting on top of an underlining connective tissue layer

Question 7

Types of epithelial membranes

Answer 7

Mucous
Serous
Cutaneous

Question 8

Mucous membranes

Answer 8

Found lining cavities that open directly to the exterior e.g digestive, respiratory and reproductive tracts

Question 9

Serous membranes

Answer 9

Found lining cavities that do not open directly to the exterior
Also cover organs that lie within that cavity

Question 10

Parts of serous membranes

Answer 10

Parietal layer
Visceral layer
Serous fluid

Question 11

Parietal layer

Answer 11

Attached to the wall of the cavity

Question 12

Visceral layer

Answer 12

Attached to the wall of the organs

Question 13

Serous fluid

Answer 13

Fills the space between the two layers of serous membranes

Question 14

Cutaneous membrane

Answer 14

Covers the surface of the body

Composed of superficial epidermis and deeper dermis

Question 15

Synovial membrane

Answer 15

Contain only a connective tissue layer (no epithelial layer)
Line the cavities of freely moving joints (diarthrosis)
Secretes synovial fluid into the joint cavities

Question 16

Synovial fluid role

Answer 16

Fluid lubricates and provides nutrients for the cartilage layer lining the bones that form the joint