Tissue Types

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What is nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue is a type of tissue that receives and conducts electrochemical impulses from one part of the body to another.

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What are the main functions of connective tissue?

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Connective tissue supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body.

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What types of tissue are adipose tissue, cartilage, and ligaments classified as?

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They are classified as connective tissue.

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Define tissue in biological terms.

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Tissue is a group of cells that are similar in structure and perform a common or related function.

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What is the primary function of blood as a tissue?

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Blood functions to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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

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The four main types of tissue are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

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What is the role of epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands.

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How does muscle tissue differ from other types of tissue?

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Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction and movement.

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What is the significance of extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

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The extracellular matrix provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

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What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting signals in the body?

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Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting signals in the body.