Fast and the Curious Q2 W5

Front

What is the basic building block of all living things?

Back

Cell

Front

What do you call a group of cells with a similar function working together for a task?

Back

Tissue

Front

What is made of different types of tissues working together to perform a function?

Back

Organ

Front

What is a specialized cell that forms nervous tissue?

Back

Neuron

Front

What adjective describes tissues found on the surface of the body or of organs?

Back

Epithelial

Front

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect surfaces, and to facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What type of tissue connects different parts of the body and supports organs?

Back

Connective tissue

Front

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement through contraction.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals and communicate information throughout the body.