Cells And Their Systems Flashcards
Types of tissue
- Nerve tissue
- Fat tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Muscle tissue
What is tissue?
A group of cells similar in shape and function.
What is nerve tissue?
Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities. It stimulates muscle contraction, creates an awareness of the environment, and plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.
What is muscle tissue?
Muscle tissue is composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts. The tissue is highly cellular and is well supplied with blood vessels
What is epithelial tissue?
Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands. They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.
What is connective tissue?
Connective tissues bind structures together, form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole, store fat, transport substances, protect against disease, and help repair tissue damage.
Types of organ systems
- Circulatory
- Nervous
- Excretory
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Endocine
