Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four kinds of tissue?
A
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nerve tissue
2
Q
What is Epithelial tissue?
A
This tissue lines the outer surfaces of the body and the inner surfaces of organs.
3
Q
What is Connective tissue?
A
This tissue protects, supports, and connects other tissues.
4
Q
What is Muscle tissue?
A
This tissue is made up of elongated cells that can contract.
5
Q
What are the three types of Muscle tissues?
A
- Skeletal muscle (bicep, triceps, abs)
- Smooth muscle (Digestive system, lungs)
- Cardiovascular muscle (Heart)
6
Q
What is Nerve tissue?
A
Tissue made up of neurons. (Brain, spinal cord, nerves)
