Chapter 4

Question 1

Group of cells, similar in structure, arrange in a characteristic pattern and specialized for the performance of specific tasks

Answer 1

Tissue

Question 2

Study of cells

Answer 2

Histology

Question 3

What are the characteristics of stem cells?

Answer 3

They can divide repeatedly
They can become specialized

Question 4

Type of stem cell found in early embryos.
Source of all body cells

Answer 4

Embryonic stem cells

Question 5

Type of stem cells found in babies, children and adults
Remain in body after birth
They can assist with growth and repair

Answer 5

Adult stem cells

Question 6

What are the 4 main types of tissue?

Answer 6

Connective
Epithelial
Muscle
Nervous

Question 7

Type of tissue that covers surface, lines cavities and forms glands

Answer 7

Epithelial

Question 8

Type of tissue that supports and forms the framework of the body

Answer 8

Connective tissue

Question 9

Type of tissue that contracts and produces movement

Answer 9

Muscle

Question 10

Type of tissue that conduct nerve impulses

Answer 10

Nervous