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Tissue And Organs Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

A

Cell

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2
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True or False: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.

A

True

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3
Q

What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

A

Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous

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4
Q

Fill in the blank: The tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities is called ______.

A

Epithelial tissue

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5
Q

Which type of tissue is responsible for movement?

A

Muscle tissue

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6
Q

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

A

To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs

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7
Q

True or False: Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

A

True

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8
Q

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

A

Smooth muscle

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9
Q

What are the two main types of epithelial tissue?

A

Simple and stratified

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10
Q

What is the function of adipose tissue?

A

To store fat and provide insulation

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11
Q

Fill in the blank: Bone is a type of ______ tissue.

A

Connective

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12
Q

What is the primary role of red blood cells?

A

To transport oxygen throughout the body

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13
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True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone.

A

True

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14
Q

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption?

A

Simple columnar epithelium

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15
Q

What are organs made of?

A

Different types of tissues working together

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of an ______.

17
Q

What is the function of nervous tissue?

A

To receive stimuli and transmit electrical impulses

18
Q

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the skin?

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

19
Q

True or False: Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control.

20
Q

What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

21
Q

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

A

To protect and cover surfaces

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes organs such as the heart and blood vessels.

23
Q

What type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

A

Skeletal muscle

24
Q

What is the function of connective tissue proper?

A

To provide support and elasticity

25
True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.
True
26
What is the role of epithelial tissue in glands?
To produce and secrete substances
27
Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes organs such as the brain and spinal cord.
Nervous