Cells and tissues

Question 1

Connective tissue function and order

Answer 1

• Functions to provide support and integrity for other tissues and organs
• Has varied cell arrangement and order

Question 2

Muscle Tissue 
function and order

Answer 2

Function: to generate mechanical force

Includes:
Skeletal (voluntary)
smooth (involuntary)
Cardiac (involuntary)

Question 3

Epithelial 
function and order

Answer 3

Lines walls of open tubes

Provides secretory and absorptive surfaces

• Basal
• apical

Question 4

Nervous
function and order

Answer 4

Glia provides protection nourishment and support to nerve cells

Nerves provide long distance communication within the body

Question 5

Characteristics of epithelial tissue

Answer 5

1. Tightly packed
2. Organized assembly
3. Avascular but innervated
4. Highly regenerative

Question 6

Characteristics of epithelial tissue

1. TIGHTLY PACKED

Answer 6

Ensures continuous barrier w/ absorptive/secretive functions

Maintained by tight junctions

Question 7

Characteristics of epithelial tissue

2. ORGANIZED ASSEMBLY

Answer 7

• Arranged with apical and basolateral surface

- Each surface differs in function

Question 8

Characteristics of epithelial tissue

3. AVASCULAR BUT INNERVATED

Answer 8

Necessary for sensory functions and some secretory functions

Question 9

Characteristics of epithelial tissue

4. HIGHLY REGENERATIVE

Answer 9

• Commonly encounter negative environmental substances

- need ability to regenerate after damage