Types of Tissues

Question 1

What are two examples of epithelial tissue?

Answer 1

Skin, lining of the digestive system

Question 2

How would you describe epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

Thin sheets of tightly packed cells covering surfaces and lining internal organs

Question 3

What are the two functions of epithelial tissue?

Answer 3

1. Protection from dehydration
2. Low-friction surfaces

Question 4

What are three examples of connective tissue?

Answer 4

Blood, tendons, and bone

Question 5

How would you describe connective tissue?

Answer 5

Various types of cells and fibres held together by a liquid, solid, or a a gel, known as a matrix

Question 6

What are the two functions of connective tissue?

Answer 6

Provide support and insulation

Question 7

What are three examples of muscle tissue?

Answer 7

Muscles that make bones move, muscles surrounding the digestive tract, and heart

Question 8

How would you describe muscle tissue?

Answer 8

Bundles of long cells called muscle fibres that contain specialized proteins capable of shortening or contracting

Question 9

What is the function of muscle tissue?

Answer 9

Movement

Question 10

What are two examples of nerve tissue?

Answer 10

Brain, and nerves in sensory organs

Question 11

How would you describe nerve cells?

Answer 11

Long, thin cells with fine branches at the ends capable of conducting electrical impulses

Question 12

What are the three functions of nerve tissue?

Answer 12

1. Sensory
2. Communication with the body
3. Coordination of body functions