Tissues Types Flashcards
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Epithelial tissue
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Covers the outside of the body and lines organs and cavities within the body. Are closely packed together and function as a barrier against mechanical injury, pathogens, and fluid loss
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Connective tissue
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Holds many tissues and organs together and in place. Includes the tendons, dermis, cartilage, ligaments, blood; loosely scattered cells that support and transfer.
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Muscle tissue
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Responsible for nearly all types of body movement
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Nervous tissue
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The receipt, processing, and transmission of information
