tissues Flashcards
types of tissues and their functions (6 cards)
1
Q
what are the 4 types of tissues?
A
connective
epithelial
muscular
nervous
2
Q
what does connective tissue do?
A
supports and binds other tissues
3
Q
what does muscular tissue do?
A
help the body move by contracting and relaxing
4
Q
what does nervous tissue do?
A
transmit signals and respond to stimuli to help the body function
5
Q
what does epithelial tissue do?
A
covers the entire surface of the body and lines the organs
6
Q
what is cardiac tissue?
A
a type of muscle tissue that is found only in the heart
