Unit 8.1 Digestion (Tissues)

Question 1

What is the definition of a tissue?

Answer 1

A group of cells that work together to carry out a similar function

Question 2

What are the 4 types of tissues?

Answer 2

Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve

Question 3

What does epithelial tissue do?

Answer 3

Protects organs, covers the surface of the body

Question 4

What does connective tissue do?

Answer 4

Provides support (tendons?)

Question 5

Muscle tissue?

Answer 5

Contains contractile fivers made of proteins

Question 6

Nerve tissue?

Answer 6

Conducts electrical impulses

Question 7

What is the scientific definition of an organ?

Answer 7

A group of tissues that work together

Question 8

What is a system?

Answer 8

Groups of organs working together (ie.the digestive system)

Question 9

What are nutrients needed for?

Answer 9

Fighting infections

Cell growth & reproduction/repair

Question 10

What are the 3 categories of nutrients?

Answer 10

Vitamins
Minerals
Essential nutrients